Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 30, 1911, Page 6

ree Sa PAGE Six GRAND RAPIDS HERALD-REVIEW WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1911. LIST OF PREMIUM Twentieth Annual Itasca Count? Fair To Be Held at Grand Raplds, Minn., Sept. 28, 29 and 30, 1911, and Sugges- tions for Preparing Exhibits for Fair. OFFICERS .-.WM. HOOLIHAN -FORREST FULTON ---- A. M. SISLER - --C. A. BUELL tor of Live Stock -JAMES BICKLEY rector of Grains and Vegetables_.JOHN FRASER Director of Household Dept._--.Mrs. C. H. SUMNER President. Vice-President - PREMIUMS -Blue Ribbon ond Premium_ Red Ribbon Special Premium -White Ribbon Premiums will not be awarded where exhibits are not worthy even though there be no competition. When there is no competition it will be left to the dis- cretion of the judges to award premiums or not. REVISED RULES OF ENTRY books of entry to the annual fair shall arge of the Secretary of the Association, shall open to residents of Itasca County only for the arpose of exhibiting the products and chattels, raised ned by them personally, except entries in races 1 shall be open to all. 1 entri must be made personally or in = to the secretary at Grand Rapids, Minn., st twelve hours before the opening of the fair, d ne following conditions: name of owner P I » addr name of article entered, num- r ss, age (if live stock or grains) no entry shall more than one class, and all entries of r stock or animals shall be accompanied by € e of such registration. Provided, however, that y made shall have the privilege of compet- sweepstakes classes of their respective s shall be liable to special conditions he Board of Directors, such as _fees, t same shall be on the grounds, and ex- h violating such rules may be barred from re- E benefits and expelled from the grounds r from the board, rsons wishing to rent grounds for any pur- all make application thraugh the secretary board of Directors stating the purpose of the the amount desired, and in case appplica- granted, they shall comply with all the con- imposed by said Board. e association will endeavor to protect all ex rs but will not be held liable for loss, or in- t may occur in any manner, while said entry i > their care and it is hereby made the duty of <hibitors to be present on Fair days, and take f their entries, complying with all instructions be given them by the directors or division endents. Entri by TICKETS ts for admission to Fair Grounds will be on Ticket! follow: le admission tickets, adults, 25c. admission tickets, children under 12 years c. ‘amily tick en under 1 s, admitting man and wife and years of age, $1.50. Good for entire Exhibitor's tickets, entitling parties to make all ies and good for admission each day of Fair, $1.00. No exhibitor’s ticket will be required in Children’s Department. Membership tickets will also be on sale, entitling ler to Membership in Association and one vote at Annual Meetin, Price $1.00, important Points to Consider in Selecting Samples of Different Vegetables for Exhibition. Phe vegetable grower, in order to be able to mples of vegetables for exhibition intelli- nould be familiar with the points which are red by the judges when placing the prizes. a sample lot of vegetables of any for exhibition, there are three general things h should be considered: First, the “Market qual- Second, the signs of “good breeding; Third, general uniformity;’ given in the order of their im- porte Market qualities are considered first be- lue of the product on the market is of great importance, and no sample in any one point under this head and zh in that respect. Under good breed- ould observe how near all of the indi- imens selected approach the ideal type for instance, if the samples selected show two or three different forms, they may be considered as ery ood breeding is of value because t qualities are not uniformly ob- uriety unless good breeding has been jeneral uniformity might, in a way, come two preceding heads, but it is more con- to consider it separately. Under general ity, one should look for uniformity of size neral appearance. Uniformity contributes uch to the attractiveness of the sample lot d for exhibition purposes. following notes will be given some of the look for in the more important vegtables. desirable market quali- large size, smooth, even and shallow and freedom from knob- 10llow tubers, any such defects. The ould be of uniform shape and short and longer according to the type of the varie- no case should they be very slender or nuch tendency towards tapering ends, be- with very few eptions, these are indica- badly rundown seed, and therefore of poor ‘otatoes—the most edium or mediw Onions—should be well cured, because unless hey will not keep. They should be pulled days before they are to be exhibited, are rather green, even earlier, so that th € will be well dried and the entire onion well cured by the time they are to be shown. In the F ocess, they should not be left out in the sun so as to become blistered; neither should ained on, because that gives them a dull ce. The market wants them bright and g. With the common field varieties, there is jal object in getting them of large size. To ood breeding, they should all be of exactly ne shape. Whenever an exhibitor permits flat for instance, to be mixed with round onions, shows that he has no idea of breeding whatever and should be marked down on that score. Uniformi- ty in size is here very desirable, because it appeals to the eye. bage—heads should be fresh and_ firm, free fror yorm injury, and from any signs of black rot or other disease. The slightest indications of black rot would bar it for storage purposes. This may be detected by black streaks or spots on the leaves, either on the outside or within the head, or by black specks in the stem where the head 1s cut off. Size is important. Cauliflower—should be trimmed as for market, t leaves cut off flush with the head. The head »e of nice, clear white, and not over-mature Celery—stems should be free from rust spots, of but free from pithiness, tender and of good bly of the color desired by the mar- cracks, and should have thick flesh, ey will slice well. Cucumbers—should be straight and smooth. They should have a thick flesh of good flavor, free from bitterness, and a small seed bearing portion. They should be divided into slicing cucumbers and the large pickling cucumbers. Squash—should always be thoroughly ripened, unless they must be exhibited so early that they have not had time to mature. Roughness is looked for as an indication of quality, and a large neck is par- ticularly desirable. Summer squash should be very tender. When so far developed that the surface be- gins to become hard, they are no longer desirable for market. Pumpkins—should be divided into sugar pump- kins and field pumpkins. Sugar pumpkins should show good quality and form rather than extra large size. Field pumpkins should show desirable form and heavy weight. They should not compete with other pumpkins or squash of any kind. In Sweet Corm—one should look for well filled with fairly deep kernels and clear white color, unless it is some golden or black kerneled variety. The kernels should be in straight rows, except in the case of the Country Gentleman, which naturally has crooked rows. Size is important. The stage of maturity will depend upon the time of exhibition. Beets—should not be over four inches in diame- ter, and preferably not over three, because they tend to become tough and stringy as they become larger, and undesirable for table use. Turnips—should be divided into two classes, the common turnip and the Swedish turnip or rutabaga. For table use these should be comparatively small, tender and of good flavor. For live stock they may, of course, be larger. Radishes—should be free from pithiness and of good flavor. Carrotse—for table should be tender and not ex- tra large. Parsnips—may be of good size, and should be smooth, which shows that they have been grown in a good, mellow soil. In Root Crops—grown for stock, as mangels, sugar beets, carrots, turnips, etc., size is probably the most important factor, but smoothne: of surface, good breeding and uniformity are also important. DIVISION A—HORSES. Class 1—Draft Horses. ist 2nd 3rd Prem. Prem. Prem. Reg. stallion, four years old and over aes -$7 50 $5 00 $3 00 Reg. stallion, ove under three ...... 400 300 200 Grade stallion, four y and over .. 500 400 3 00 Grade stallions ler four years. $ 00 2 50 2 00 Mare with colt : - 400 300 200 Mare, three years ol - 300 200 100 Mare, two years old. - 3 00 2 00 1 00 Colt, under one year 200 150 100 Team, in harness .... -. 400 300 200 = Class 2—Driving Horses. Reg. stallion, four years old and OVEF eee cee ee sestessesscsee 87 50 $5 00 $2 50 Reg. stallion, over one and un- der three years . seee 400 300 2 00 Mare with colt . . 400 300 2 00 Driver, three years old 300 200 100 Driver, two years old 3 00 2 00 1 00 COMt ... cece s soeceee 200 150 100 Driving horse in harn 3 00 00 1 50 Driving team in harness . 3 00 00 0 2 5 how characteristics No premium given on a Note—Grade stallions of breeding and quality. scrub sire of any kind. DIVISION B—CATTLE Class 1—Beef. 1st 2nd 3rd Prem, Prem. Prem. Reg. bull, three years old and OVOP ..50 vevecccccecececcrees $7 50 $5 00 $2 50 Reg. — over one and under 3 00 . oS Grade bull, three years and over. 5 00 4 00 3 00 Grade bull, over one and under three years . -- 800 250 200 Best bull calf . «ee 2 50 1 50 Ist 2nd 3rd Prem. Prem. Prem. 00 00 «62 00 Comin snes Are ay SERS 5 3 Heifer in milk ‘under three years:: 400 300 2 00 Heifers not milking, yei - 300. 200 100! Heifer toa s./8700h BO vee Class 2—Dairy. Reg. bull three years old and over ........ $7 50 $5 00 $3 00 $2 00 Reg. bull calf’... 400 300 200 150 Reg. bull, over on under three years..... 400 300 200 150 Grade bull, three years old: 5 00 400 800 2 00) Grade bull, under three and over one . 500 350 250 2 00} Grade bull calf 250 200 150 100 Cow in milk ....: 500 400 300 200 Heifer in milk’ under three years ........... 00 300 200 100 Heifer not milking, under two years Old ......... 300 200 100 Heifer calf, over six TONES: 6c) ees wees 200 150 100 Note—Grade Bulls ‘must show decided character- istics of breeding and quality. No premium given on scrub sires of any kind. DIVISION C—HOGS, SHEEP, POULTRY AND WATER FOWLS. Class 1—Hogs. Lard Breeds. ist 2nd 3rd Prem. Prem. Prem. $4 00 $3 00 $200 $1 00 eee 300 20 10 Boar, one year and over Boar, under one year 0 0 Sow, over one year ..... 300 200 100 Sow, under one year . 200 150 100 Pen of Pigs, not less than | under six months ..... 400 300 200 Bacon Breeds. Boar, one year and over..$4 00° $3 00 $200 $1 00 Boar, under one year 300 “200 ‘1 00 Sow, over one year .. 300 200 100 Sow, under one years. .scscereee 800 150 1:00 Pen of Pigs, not less than’ 6 under six months......500 400 300 200 Class 2—Sheep 1st 2nd _ 3rd Prem, Prem. Prem. Ram, over one year .... Ram, under one year .. Ewe, over one year .. 00 200 100 Ewe, under one year . 200 150 100 Flock of four ewes, over year eee sescceccce 500 400 300 200 ” 2 S Pen consisting of Cock and two or more Hens $200 $1 50 $1 00 two or more pullets 200 150 Of the following bree Wyandotte—golden, silver laced, white, buff. Leghorns—brown, white, buff. Black and White Minorcas, Black Spanish, White Crested Polish, Silver Spangled Hambergs. $2 00 $1.50 $1 00 Class 3—Poultry and Water Fowls. Pen consisting of coc Plymouth Rock—barred, white, buff Light Brahma, Buff Cochin, Pair Bronze Turkeys ... Pair White Turkeys 2 00 50 00 Pair Geese .. 2 00 1 50 1 Pair Ducks 2 00 1 50 1 00 Pair Guinea Fowls 1 00 75 50 Bantams 7 50 25 DIVISION D—GRAINS AND TAME GRASSES. Class 1—Grain and Tame Grasses in Bundle. | In this class all entries should be at least four inches in diameter. Premiums of each subdivision in this class ............ $150 $100 $7 Class 2—Grains and Seeds Two Quarts Spring Wheat ....... 00 $200 $1 00 Two Quarts Rye . 00 2 00 1 00 Two Quarts . 00 2 00 1 00 Two Quarts Oats . . 00 2 00 1 00 Two Quarts Spelts 00 200 1 00) Two Quarts Buck Wheat 00 1 00 50 Two Quarts Flax Seed 00 2 00 1 00 Twelve Ears Dent Corn . 00 200 1 00 Prem. Prem. Prem. 0 1 00 Twelve Ears Flint Corn . 300 20 Twelve Ears Sweet Corn 200 100 50 Twelve Ears Pop Corn 1 00 75 50 Two Quarts Timothy See 200 100 30 | Two Quarts Millet Seed .. 200 1 00 50 Two Quarts Clover Seed - 300 200 100 Two Quarts Red Top .... 200 100 50 Best Display Sun Flowers........ 1 00 75 50 Best Display Beans, two quarts TRE ea ees 200 100 50 — e S ” 2 S a S quart eac Best Display Threshed Grain, two quarts each, 3 varieties.. 5 00 400 3 00 DIVISION E—VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. Class 1. Best Garden Beet, six ....... - 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display Carrots, twelve 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display Parsnips, twelv 300 2 00 1 00 Best Display Tomatoes, six .. 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display of Cabbage, thre 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display Turnips, six ... 300 200 100 Best Display Onions, twelve . 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display Cauliflower, three.. 3 00 2 00 1 00} Best Display Hubbard Squash, 3. 3 00 2 00 41 00 Best Display Boston Marrow, 3... 200 150 1 00 Best Display Pie Pumpkins, 3..... 2 00 1 50 1 00 Best Display Marble Hea Squash, three ...........see0e 200 150 100 Best Display Musk Melon, three.. 200 150 100 Best Display Watermelon, three. 2 00 150 1 00 Best Display Citron, three..... 2 00 150 100 Best Display Apples, standard, 3 200 150 6100 Best Display Apples, Crab, six. 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display Plums, twelve.. 3 00 200 100 Best Display Cherries, twelve .... 3 00 2 00 1 00 Best Display Grapes ........ 2 00 1 50 1 00 Best Display Celery, six bunches.. 300 200 1 00) Best Display Vegetable Oyster. 2 00 1 50 1 00) Biggest Squash ca . 2 00 Field Pumpkins, three .. «+5 300 200 1 00 Manglewurtzle, six 3 00 2 00 10 Biggest Pumpkin . 2 00 Sugar Beets, six .. 3 00 200 100 Stock Sugar Beet .. 3 00 200 1 00 Stock Carrots, six 3 00 2 00 1 00 Rutabagas, six 300 200 100 Millet ........ 300 200 100 Corn Fodder - 300 200 100 Class 3. Ten Potatoes to be exhibited. Early Ohio, Carman, Bur- bank, Rural New Yorker, Triumph, each 2 00 1 00 Best peck early 200 100 Best peck late ...: 200 100 DIVISION F—CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT. Class 1—Household. Ist _2nd Prem. Prem. Sofa Pillow, needle work. Poet = $ 2 Sofa Pillow, stencil work 5 Dresser Scarf, stencil work 75 50 Handkerchief, hemstitched 50 25 Towel, hand hemmed 50 25 Apron, fancy .- 50 25 Apron, kitchen . 35 25 Quilt, patchwork ne 75 50 Best Specimen of Patching 50 25 Best Specimen of Darning 50 25 Best Specimen of Knitting 50 2d Best Dre: seeeee o «6 25 Best_ Friendship Letter, not less than 50 wo: Cake, layer of any kind ........ 75 50 Cookies, white, one dozen ... 15 50 Cookies, dark, one dozen .... 75 50 Ginger ‘Bread Lies 15 50 Doughnuts, 1 dozen ae Ge 15 50 Class 3—Pickles, Canned Fruits, Ete. Fk ae rem. m. Pickles, sweet Cucumber 50 res Pickles, sour Cucumber 50 35 Pickles, sweet Tomato ............ . 50 35 Pickles, Beet, Onion, mixed ........... 50 35 Canned Fruit, home grown only, Straw- berry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Cran- berry, Currant, each ............. + 00 7 Jelly, Currant, Apple, Cranberry, each, i) 50 DIVISION F—CULINARY, Class 1—Bread, Pastry. Loaf White Bread Pesack sows: 00 $ 75 Loaf Graham Bread 00 75 Loaf Rye Bread . 00 15 Biscuit, raised, one 75 50} Rolls, one dozen ve 50 Doughnuts, 1 doze: 75 50 Cake, Fruit . 75 50 Cake, Sponge . 75 50 Cake, Chocolate layer 75 50 Cake, Cocoanut layer . 75 50 Cake, Fig layer 5 50 Loaf Cake .... 15 50 Cookies, White, one dozen 75 50 Cookies, Dark, one dozen . 15 50 Cookies, Oatmeal, one dozen 75 50 Pie, Pumpkin 90 75 Pie, Apple .. 90 75 je Cranberry . 90 7 |Center Piece, stencil work | Handkerchief, point | Portrait ... Itasca County under 18 years of age. jOats .... . $3 00 $2 00 Corn, Minn. } . 3 00 2 00 00 | Potatoes, Early - 3 00 2 00 1 00 Potatoes, Late » 3 00 2 00 1 00 Carrots, (table) - 300 200 1 00 Carrots, (stock) +. 3 00 2 00 1 00 Onions, (red) . . 3 00 2 00 1 00 Onions, (yellow) 3.00 2 00 00 |and threshed 4 quarts. seeeeee wesceeeee 50 35 Best Essay upon a subject relating to ing teeceeeee cecceeecesecees 75 50 Bread, loaf of white ..... Biscuit, raised, 1 dozen Cake; loaf of any kind ... Class 2—Pickles, Canned Pickles, Cucumber, sour . Pickles, Cucumber, sweet Pickles, Tomato, sour Pickles, Tomato, sweet Pickles, Ripe Cucumber . foes Pickles, Beet, Carrot, Onion, Cauli- flower, each seeeeee Pickles, Mixed . tee seceeecereene Chow Chow, Chili Sauce, Catsup, eacn.. Canned Fruit, home grown only, straw- berry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Goose- berry, Currants, Rhubarb, Tomato Preserves, each ..........seeessseee Canned Vegetables, Beans, Peas, each . Dried Fruits, Raspberry, Blueberr, nae Jelly, Currant, Raspberry, Cranberry, ‘Apple, Strawberry, each ........se66 DIVISION G—DAIRY PRODUCTS, Class 1—Butter and Cheese. Jar Butter, Home Dairy Butter, Fancy Print .. All butter scoring 90 per Cheese, Cottage ....... Cheese, Home made . DIVISION H—HOUSEHOLD MANUFACTURES, No article will be received in this department, in competition, that has been exhibited heretofore. All articles must be exhibited in the name of the owner, Class 1. 1st 2nd. Prem. Prem. Rugs, rag .. ae 50 Rugs, drawn i 5 50 Quilt, silk . 5 50 Quilt, worsted . . 5 50 Quilt, cotton 5 50 Comfort, tied . . 5 50 Bed Spread, crocheted . 0 75 Bed Spread, knitted ..: ae 0 rs Class 2—Fancy Articles. Shawl, crocheted Shawl, knitted coos Lunch Cloth, embroidered Center Piece, embroidered Center Piece, battenburg .. Sacees Doily Set, embroidered Doily Set, tatted border .. Doily Set, Battenburg ..... Doily Set, crocheted border Table Mats, set, crocheted Table Mats, set, knitted Table Mats, set, tied Tidy, crocheted ,... Tidy, knitted ....... Infant's crocheted Sack Infant's crocheted socks . Infant's “tine white Dress . Infant’s Silk Bonnet, crocheted . Infant’s Carriage Robe see Infant's Carriage Pillow Cover . Slippers, crocheted or knitted Stocking, hand knit Socks, hand knit . Mittens, hand knit Gloves, hand knit . Pillow, silk .... . Pillow, cotton or linen Apron, lady’s fancy Apron, lady's kitchen . hirt Waist, lady’s embroidered . Shirt Waist, lady's lace Shirt Waist, lady’s plain Work Bag, leather, embri bon, each Laundry Bag . Wall Pocket Photograph Holder Whisk Broom Holder . Piano Scarf Noreen oreErgtEr-IerETEr Sooucoucqgoouce]s: dered or rib- ace Handkerchief, tatted border se eeeeeens Handkerchief, drawn work and hemstitch Collar, hand made lace Sereeeere. Collar, Battenburg Collar, crocheted .. steeeee Lace, crocheted, one yard or more .. Lace, knitted, one yard or more CLASS I—FINE ARTS. Class 1—Productions in Oil. Flowers Landscape . Fruit... Animals . iam : . Class 2—Productions in Water Flowers ... Landscape . i Study in Animals or Birds Study in Still Life . Sia Hee Class 3—China Paintings, Ete. Single Specimen China Painting......... Collection of four or more pieces in China Painting .... Re iaicaas Best Piece in Burnt Work Best Display of Home Plants Best Display of Cut Flowers Class 4—Industrial Contest. Farm Products. To be grown and exhibited by Boys and Girls of J. McGuire duplicates premium on corn and gives $1.00 on all entries scoring over 50%. Ist 2nd _ 3rd Prem. Prem. Prem. 0 00 $ bundles 2 inches in diameter, Corn husked, 10 ears. Note—Oats to be in TOWNSHIP EXHIBIT All Townships in Itasca County eligible to exhib- it, except Grand Rapids. For the township making the best exhibit: First, $50.00; Second, $40.00; Third, $30.00; Fourth, $20.00. Best design and arrangement $10.00 extra. The products making up the exhibit must be grown on at least ten different farms in the township. Agricultural products to be as follows, and upon which the merits of the exhibit will be judged. Display of Grain—Both in bundles and threshed; bundles to be at least four inches in diameter; thresh- ed, two quarts—consisting of wheat, oats, barley, | year will be ushered in by sacred con- | 2 | tion. The Diamond Feed Co. Carries on hand a full line of Hay, Rough Feeds, Skorts, Bran, Oilmeals, etc and is per- pared to attend your wants on short notice Deliveries made to any Part of the village. Phone orders will receive prompt attention _W. C. TYNDALL PRIZE WINNING PERCHERONS. The Minnesota State Fair will have the biggest cattle and horse show ever held in the Northwest. Judging will begin Monday, Sept. 4. STATE FAIR IS IN READINESS Months of Work and Prepara- tion to Result in Greatest Exposition of History, GATES OPEN SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 : The greatest of all great fairs will | be ready for the reception of its hun: | dreds of thousands of visitors on time this year. The great event of the certs Sunday afternoon and evening, | Sept. 3. The Galt Kiltie and the | Patrick Conway bands will render the best programs ever given west of New York. Monday, Labor D: earn at will be the real opening of the exposi- Sent. 4-9 PRIZE SILVER CUP. To be given for the best display ot the Minnesota State Fair Thousands of dollars have been spent in putting the 350 acres in spic and span condition. Everything that could be has been done fer the com- fort, entertainment and instruction of the throngs that are sure to be on hand. Every department of the fair has an increased number of exhibits and this country and Europe have been ransacked for attractions that will instruct and entertain. Minne- sota fair leads the world and the 1911 Minnesota fair will surpass all past efforts. Those who stay home during | the week of September 3 will always regret it. : lier ines WORLD’S CHAMPION DAIRY cow. To be shown in a specially built stall at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4-9. LADY MAUD 6G, 2:00 1-2. Champion race mare of the world, driven by Harold Savage, son of M. W. Savage, owner of the world’s cham- pion pacers that will race at the Min ) Besota State Fair on Monday, Sept. 4. WHEAT TROPHY CUP. To be given away at the Minnesota Btate Fair, Sept. 4-9. speltz, rye, flax, buckwheat, peas, and corn—corn to be ten ears. Display of Grasses—Clover, medium red _alsike, white clover, timothy, red top and Kentucky blue grass. Display of Stock Roots—Mangles, stock carrots, rutabagas, turnips and stock sugar beets, Display of Forage Crops—Fodder corn, millet and ‘ape. Display of Potatoes—Two carly and two late varieties; one half peck of each. Di y of Vegetables—Fifteen different varieties. trueemlay of Fruits—Fresh fruits and preserved ruits. The exhibit will be judged on the basis of 100 points on each display of the exhibit, excepting fruits that will score 50 points, making 650 points in all. The absence of any of the above named products from the exhibit will not bar it from competing. To win the first premium, however, the exhibit HOUSE WIRING AND FIXTURE HANGING A SPECIALTY Electrical Supplies and Machinery Ww. N. DELCOUR ELETRICAL CONTRACTOR must score over 450 points; second premium, over 400 points; third premium, over 350 points out of the total 650 A ae given on a complete exhibit of the highest quality. Any township adjoining Itasca county, and not exhibiting at any other fair, if wishing to enter this contest, may do so yy maki a4 cial arrangements with the Secretary of the ir sociation. Leave Orders at HARDWARE DEP’TMENT Henry Hughes @ Co. P. O. BOX 154 Grand Rapids, Minn