Willmar tribune., 1919-09-24

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The exhibits were splendid; the
program good one; the weather was
fine throughout the week and the spir-
it Of good will prevailed throughout
the Fair
The auditorium which is used for an
exhibition hall during Fair time, was
full of interesting exhibits. No ques-
ton but that this year is the banner
year for corn in Minnesota, and it goes
without saying that the corn display
was the best ever shown at the local
Fair. The basket corn exhibit was
revelation. The corn display occupied
the honor place in front this year.
The apple exhibit occupied the cen
ter of the floor and was fully up to the
standard. Some mighty fine fruit was
shown. One shelf was devoted to
grapes. A special feature was a plate
of Okebenas brought in by Peterson of
Atwater, which was so large that the
Judge would not admit them Okebenas.
The fruit department was in charge
of ]. B. Boyd and Gunder Osmundson
The butter exhibit was the best for
some years as was also the honey dis
play.
The cooking department under the
supervision of Mrs. James Sanderson,
contained some mighty fine things in
the culinary arts, and was about as
large as usual.
The fancy goods department occu-
pied the stage and contained a large
variety of most beautiful specimens
Of woman's handiwork. This exhibit
was in charge of Mrs. M. T. Sandbo
and Alvira Jacobson.
The flower show occupied the space
just inside of the main entrance and
was a beautiful display. It was under
the supervision Of Mrs. Eben E. Law
son.
The vegetable entries under the sup.
ervision of John Ahlstrom, formed a
splendid display. Special mention
might be made of the fine line of wat.
ermelons and the mammoth squash.
The Svea Farmers Club and the
Green Lake Community Club were
represented by each a booth, both of
which were beautiful and a credit to
the clubs and to the community which
had produced their contents. Green
Lake took the first prize. though in
scoring, Svea was a close second.
The Kandiyohi County school ex.
hibit under the superintendency of
o. o. Ulvin was a fine one and con-
tanned some interesting things.
The Willmar High School was repre-
sented with an exhibit Of manual
training work and domestic art.
A display of war relics in booth
arranged by Herbert Hengstler at
tracted good deal Of interest.
The w. c. T. U. had arranged their
booth as a cozy rest room in charge
of Mrs. Forsell and Mrs. Stromseth.
The<Red Cross booth was in charge
| of Mrs. Jorstad. 300 tickets on the
Red Cross quilt were sold. It was
drawn by Mrs. G. Kennedy
Olson Brothers, photographers, had
arranged a beautiful display.
Andrew Peterson, the furniture deal
er, had neat booth in which demon.
strations were made of the Brunswick
phonograph.
Victor Klingenberg, harnessmaker
had an interesting booth as did Thune
& Johnson, the vulcanizers.
Mr.. Witte of Spicer exhibited the
Witte automobile radiator in a pref
tily arranged booth.
RaynOld Munson and William John
son, two boys, exhibited a number Of
baby aeroplanes Of their own manu-
facture.
Other industrial exhibits on thu
grounds were those Of e. F. Johnson
the Keystone Silo agent; Nels Guam
4 cement works; A. E. Anderberg, bar,
equipment and milking machines; Pet
er Person, Delco-Lighting system
Minnesota Implement Co., manure
spreader; Dodge Service Station, au
tomobiles; Peterson Implement Co.
and the Farmers Cooperative Imple
ment Company also had exhibits O
machinery.
A more thorough review Of tn
cattle. horses and poultry show viii
be given next week as win also b
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