Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-11

WELL ARRANGED DEPARTMENTS
OFFER LIBERAL EDUCATION IN
PRODUCTS0F IMPERIAL VALLEY

The glass case permits the observer
to see the passage ways dug by
the pests. This morning two of
the animals had a fight and two
casualties resulted. The gas gun
used in eradicating the animals is
shown here.
Ranch Pests Shown
Above the case is J. B. Norton's
finest scorpion occupying Lizzie's
former home, and in the back
ground is a glass case showing
stuffed rodents Of various kinds
against natural background. An
other case shows the various plant
pests and here also in the back
ground is case showing control
work by airplane dusting.
One Of the exhibits which caused
the most comment was the seed
display entitled Know Your Seed"
showing various grades OF seeds
Warner Seed company has entered
wreath of flowers composed en-
tirely of seeds.
The last section OF the display
shows the weed control project.
! The entire display is decorated
with valley grown flax and grains
and in the center of a patch OF
barley is a birds nest with two
1 stuffed birds.
This year, instead of having one
farm bureau display, there are sep
arate entries made by eight of the
centers and home departments, the
farm center and home department
uniting in each case. These exhib-
its have been the center of attrac-
ton and were all so excellent that
the judges had to work until late
making their awards.
JasperS booth showing an exact
reproduction of the Jasper district
as seen from an airplane, won the
prize. In the background are the
mountains of Mexico, then the Jas
per ranches, the proposed power
tower, anticipating little, the ALI
American canal running water,
compose the foreground.
The others are: McCabe-Euca-
lyptus, showing that district as the
heart OF Imperial Valley and the
many agricultural industries CEN
tering there; Alamo-Verde, an I'm
perial Valley model ranch; Mt. Sig
nal, the crops grown in the dis
trict and the many activities of
the home department: Rose-MeS-
quite, the horn Of plenty, with
rich crops pouring from the horn,
the desert in the background; East
Side-Sunset. the All-American ca
nal in the background and coming
from the life-giving water, the
hundreds of valley crops, while in
one corner is a graveyard dedi-
Gated to the little pigs who were
plowed under; Magnolia Mulberry
has striking seed exhibit depict
ing chickens eating grains and al
so shows model ranch and crops;
Spruce -Westmorland's display not
only shows the crops but the dairy
ing industry and the transforma-
ton of the raw products into jams,
jellies, honeys, etc.
Bard has entered the various
grains, citrus, dates, fruits, cotton,
nuts grown In that district and
Yuma has a special booth depicting
that valley as a treasure chest, an
old chest filled to overbrimming
with vegetables and fruits being
the goal of a realistic pirate.
Women Show Skill
IN the domestic arts division Of
the fair the women have shown
their skill in the fine arts as well
as in the domestic arts, paintings,
hangingS, handcraft work all be-
ing included in this exhibit as well
as needlework, cookery, and flow
erS.
This year the department, wheth-
er because it has more space or
not, is better arranged so that the
objects can be seen more clearly, an
effective grouping having been
worked out. Beautiful needlework,
art work laceS, crocheting, luscious
pies, cakes, cookies, jams, canned
fruits, vegetables, meats, preserves
are found here and an unusually
large display of art work. Quilts
and spreads In all colorS and pat
terms make an effective display as
do the pretty rugs. The floral dis
play this year is somewhat smaller.
possibly due to the water shortage
in the fall.
Instead OF having booth the
farm home departments have in
stalled comfortable lounge where
women may rest while at the fair.
The various centerS take charge
each day and the rest room is a
boon 10 many.
! In the junior division the schools
of the county have an excellent
display well arranged considering
the small space and the many en-
tries. The elementary schools have
devoted their space to science, So
cial studies and art and some high
ly interesting features are included.
Striking large pieces of art work,
posters, paintings, tiles, vases, soap
carvings, are shown. The customs
and habits OF various peoples are
illustrated in realistic models, there
is fine exhibit showing the trans