Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-07
INDUSTRIAL FAIR
SHOW elaborate
Farmers of State Also Ex-
hibit Vegetables and
Fruits
TEMPTING DISPLAYS
FROM ALL SECTlt N

interesting crown OF spectators. HIS
department this year is more attrac-
i've, and has more exhibits than ever
before. The spaces for the booths are
well apportioned. and the booths are
attractively decorated. While several
spaces for booths are still unoccu-
pied, before tomorrow the place will
be in perfect order.
The Ogden Howard Company has
a fine display of stoves and kitchen
cabinets in their booths at the en-
trance TO the grandstand. In charge
Of this booth is John H. Brand.
One of the most attractive booths in
the department is the one maintained
by the Delaware Peace Society, the
women's Peace Party. the American
Union Against Militarism, and the
American Peace Society At this
booth small toys and other small ar
ticles for the benefit of the Belgian
boy refugees in Holland, are being
sold, in the hope Of gaining a small
profit so as to aid as much as posi-
BILE in the relief Of the boys. Liter
allure is also being sold. The booth Is
set forth prominently by large posters
hanging up about 1t. One poster Of
interest is Uncle Sam" carrying
guns, cannons, swords, and other i'm
plements Of war. with the inscription;
Uncle Sam as the jingoes would
have him. All dressed up and no
place to 60" In regards to the Eur
opean war. there is a slogan upheld
by the societies. Let us help him;
not fight him." or TOO proud to fight"
Many other posters, of equal interest,
are on display, and attracted much at
tention. Boxes are at the booth also
for contributions from persons desir-
ing to help in the work of the societies.
In charge of the booth are Miss Clara
f. RICHTER, Miss Matilda Ferris. and
Miss Caroline NJ. Cooper. Humanity
is broader than any State" is an in
scription that is maintained by the
societies.
Samuel s. Waity is in charge Of a
booth Of Bamberger and Robbins,
paint dealers. Their exhibit includes
automobile finishes that have attract
ed the attention Of automobile own
ers passing through the aisle, and
udIuWODu llOOlo anu MnAnutcs
A booth is maintained by the Della
ware Pretzel Company with Miss A.
Yarus in charge. Patrons Of the fair
were given small bags of pretzels at
the booth. and there were many re-
cipients of the samples.
The Wilson Hardware Company had
an excellent display Of automobile
accessories, including Saxons, seat
covers, dry cells, Columbia batteries,
etc. In charge of the booth of this
company is l.. NJ Roe. Much litera-
ture pertaining to these accessories
are distributed by Mr.. Roe to those
Interested.
Frank BARLEY. manager Of the
Johnny Jones Cigar Store. is in
charge of a booth representing the
store. The quality of the Sweet Cor
poral cigarettes, and also Of their
other tobaccos and cigars are set
forth in a large display.
A booth is maintained by the Frank.
lin-Caro Company, of Richmond, Va,
advertising their Honey fruit chewing
gum. c. l.. Leach is representing the
company at the booth, with large dis
plays of the gum.
The booth Of N. Snellenburg and
Company is attracting considerable
interest. F. R. Phillips is in charge
of this exhibit Represented are boys
clothing. Victrolas, Edison Diamond
Disc monographs, player pianos and
other musical instruments. The booth
is attractivelydecora with pennants
and other drapings.
Mrs Evelina Underwood, Mrs Edna
Bowman. and Mrs. Helen Thornton
are maintaining an interesting booth
for the Huber Baking Company. The
booth is representing the Money Back
bread, manufactured by the company
Sample slices of the bread, with but
ter, are offered persons, and much
satisfaction is expressed. The bread
is strictly fresh.
Along the first aisle in the depart
ment the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company has located
their booth, in charge of c. d. An
drews, assistant to w. A. Damien.
hauer. sales agent of the company
On display are the many electrical
appliances for the household, includ-
ing electric irons. washing machines
vacuum cleaners. and chief among
them. cooking range. This booth
presents fine appearance. and is sci
out as a small room.
Demonstrations on the pianos oil
the Robelen Piano Company, as well
as the Snellenburg Company. furnish
ed for the fair-goers a sort Of an inn
promptu concert. Many of the latest
airs were played at the Robelen booth
which is in charge Of w. E. Holland
On display at their booth are pianos
player pianos. Victrolas. Edison Dia-
mond Disc graphaphones, and the Co
lumbia Graphonola. Standing in the
midst is the old time trade mark OF
the Victor Company. the dog listening
at the horn Of one of the old-time
graphaphones.
A wide field of stationary and print
ing is set forth at a booth OF the G
William K Bradford Company. Type
writer's. which the company repre-,
sents, are also on display. and there
is an automatic printing press al
hand. so that cards can be printed
while you wait" David Stuart and
MIR. Bradford are in charge of the
booth.
Various phases Of freproof fittings
are represented by the G. w McCaul-
lev and Sons booth. The many kinds
of tile work. and a fire place are
shown.
Displays of paint and wall papers