Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-02
RECORD CROWD PRESENT
As LAND SHOW OPENS
Scores of Exhibits Are In
stalled From All Parts of
South


When BaIdwin's Alabama state band
q crashed into al lively march and the
doors of the auditOr1um-armOry swing
back at s O'Clock Thursday evening on
an array of exhibits ranging all the way
from marble pillars TO duck eggs. the
first annual Southeastern Land show
was officially opened TO the public
The ceremonies incident to the open
ing were brief. in order that every
body might get a chance to inspect the
exhibits and enjoy the attractions on
the midway. The band concert and the
dance which will he a feature every
night.
EVENINGS PROGRAM
At s o'clock CHARLES !. T7aoen. presi-
dent of the Georgia chamber OF com
mercs introduced Governor Nat +
Harris who made a short speech
OF welcome and was followed oy
John NJ. Parker. OF New Orleans. the
orator of the evening Mr.. Parker ar
rived in the city Thursday morning ana
was entertained at luncheon At the
Piedmont hotel at l:S0 O'Clock He Is
the president OF the first southern COM
,,erciaI congress. was the Progressive
candidate for vice president at the last
national election and is one OF the most
DISTINGUISHED citizens OF Louisiana
The exhibits are probably the most
interesting and extensive OF the Alnu
that have ever been shown the southern
public.
Taft hall throughout its length and
= breadth is given over 10 the display
sent down from Washington 10y the
United states department OF asricu-
ture. Here are glass cases showing
every standard of cotton. wax models of
every kind of peach and APPLE eggs
OF every size. shape and color; model
farm buildings OF all sorts
A citizen who wants 10 improve MS
fern can and here just the proper arcnl-
lecture and the proper methods TO FOL
low. There is a model of battery
for fattening poultry. model trap
nest to keep tab on a hens eggs. model
municipal slaughter house. complete In
every feature. model dairy barns. slloS
and milk houses. For all OF these ex-
hfbits the department has instructions
and circulars which will be furnished
free to any who want them.
EXHIBITS IN TAFT HALL
In Taft hall with the government
display are several commercial exhibits
one booth is a beautiful arrangement
of Georgia marble The entire exhibit
weighs over seven tons and some OF the
big pieces. 1.5OO-pounders, had to be in
stalled with derricls-
are scores and scores OF booths. From
Fort Myers, Fla, come giant bamboo
canes, sixty feet long. which were cut
from the estate Of Thomas A Edison;
a bunch OF cocoanuts. thirty-seven on
enc branch; great heads OF celery and
cabbage; f1an41ed by sbeafs OF cocoanut
palms, some Of which are twenty feet
long. The Georgia State College OF
Agriculture has a booth. and next to 1t
.-r h.. nj Street
and Station Indicator company, with a
track and a complete train OF cars that
whirI around and around while tiny
whistle blows piercingly.
Counties from all parts Of Georgia
and Florida have exhibits Of fruit and
Azzizscals and grain Five north. Geor-
gia counties. Whitfield. Murray, Floyd.
Barlow and Polk. have one booth. an
interesting feature Of which are the
crayons for metal workers, cut from
tale from Murray county. which furnish
es T5 per cent Of the tale used in Amer
lea Mobile county, Ala. DekaIb coun-
", Ga Duval county, Fla. and four
teen counties along the Atlanta, Birming-
ham and Atlautii railroad. are among the
exhibitors
Fulton county, as host to the others,
has installed a private branch telephone
exchange in its booth by which any ex-
ed. Boy scouts viii be on hand to page
peopIe- who are wanted on the telephone.
In the runways behind the seats, clear
around the auditorium, have been in
stalled the midway attractions. luncheon
booths. soft drink stands and candy
counters. while just outside the northern
entrance is the great merry-go-rou1d
which will swing its passengers above
the room OF the neighbOring houses
OPEN FIFTEEN DAYS.
For fifteen days the land show viii
be in full swing from 10 o'clock in the
morning til 10 o'clock AT night, except
sunday. when the auditorium will be
closed. Morning, afternoon and night,
special stunts will be arranged which
will be announced from time to time.
The program for Friday, Alabama
Day is as follows:
1880 a mattresses by citizens of
Alabama in lecture hall
II a m.-Concert by Baldwin's band.
Noon-Luncheon served in dining hall.
%. m-Movies in main auditorium.
Z D m-Concert by Baldwin's band.
n m-MOvies in auditorium.
7.3O D m.-Concert by Baldwin's band,
Bohemia open all the time.
Admission to the land show is only