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w WeekS Gardes^ VOL. XXI. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, OCT. 9,1886 NO 42 THE STATE FAIR. A Magnificent Display. Largest Attendance for Years. Vrgeat Demand far a fte-loratloa, I«rt»r Groan's and More Convenient eArraaffemeat. The great fair of 1886, the last we trust on the old grounds, Is past. It was a grand display In nearly every feature. The stock show in all its departments has seldom, if ever, been surpassed In the State. More breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry were represented perhaps than on any former occasion, and the quality was never better, taking all classes into consideration. The cattle stalls were all ailed, and more horses were entered than could find stall room, several we are told, being kept at livery stables in the city. One firm, at least, the Wabash Importing Company, was prevented from exhibiting becanse no stalls could be provided for them. Over 600 head of hogs were entered, and the sheep pens were all filled. Tbe poultry display was immense, and fully tilled the large, cross-shaped hall, heretofore devoted to AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. These latter occupied the west end of tbe main, or exposition building, and very much surpassed the display of the year previous,especially in quality. The largest melons, pumpkins, beets, potatoes, etc., the State has ever produced were here displayed in profusion. Near them was the HORTICULTURAL SHOW. Thanks to a Canada exhibitor, Mr. A. Ter- ryberry, of Grimsby, and Mr. F. M. Ben- ham, of Grand Rapids, Mich., this was large and creditable display. DeKalb Co. throngh R. M. Lockhart, E-.j , made a very fine show, and several individuals from other counties showed good collections. The Canada collection included over 40 plates of handsome fruit. The Michigan display was not inferior to It as to quality, and included many kinds of grapes with some pears, peaches, etc. The display made by PURDUE UNIVERSITY was especially commendable, excelling all previous attempts by the enterprising management of that institution. The location was in the east end of the exposition bnilding, and was easily found, and the collection so well arranged as to be readily inspected by visitors. The display of grains wm very large and admirably set forth, and was a prominent attraction to the farmers, The spec!mens of work in wood, iron, clay, etc, were no less admired by the crowds that were constantly passing. Professors Latta,Troop and Goes, with their assistants,were present throughout the fair to give the information that was asked for by hundreds of interested visitors. THE LADIES held possession of a large part of the upper floor of the main building,and right handsomely did they fill it A lady contributor, who was present and assisted in taking charge of this display, will tell all about It in onr Ladies' Department next week. Tbe Woman Suffrage Society and the W. C. T. U. had booths, from which they distributed tracts and papers. One of tbe mottoes of the former, posted conspicuously over the entrance was taken from our declaration of National Independence, and reads: "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed." Do the sisters mean by this to imply they do not consent to the government nnder which we live? Mr. G. K. Greene, the veteran practical geologist of New Albany, made a very large and attractive show of fossils and minerals, and F. M. Noe, of this city, and others increased the interest in this department largely by their well arranged cases of Indian and war relics, butterflies and other curiosities. Much space in building was taken up with buggies, stoves, machinery of various kinds, clothing, carpets, musical instruments and other wares kept by dealers in tbe city. The display in THE MAOHIKJERY AND IMPLEMENT department was not less perhaps than in former years, but was greatly crowded, so much so, in fact, that there was much complaint from tbe exhibitors, and some talk of setting np for themselves In future, as a separate exhibition, if the State fair management cannot enlarge and be more liberal. There is too much disposition shown by onr managers to make money at the fair, not in disreputable ways, it is true, but by admitting side shows and other attractions that have no legitimate connection with a State fair, merely because a fee is paid for the privilege. If the admission fee Is sufficient to pay current expenses, interest on the debt of the Board, and leave a surplus thousand dollars or so to apply on the debt, it would seem that the sale of privileges ought to be rigidly restricted, at least until more commodious grounds can be had. It wonld be disastrous to drive away the stock and machinery that the farmers come hundreds of miles, lt may be to see, by giving the space they should occupy to side shows. In this connection we may say that never. In the history of our State fair, did we hear so many and so strong demands for the removal of the fair to more ample and accessible grounds. Many farmers told ns that they would not bring their wives and children to the fair on account of the great inoonvenlence endured, and the length of time required, to bring them from the depot to the grounds and return them by street car. On Thursday, the great day, we learn that the street car managers boast of having hauled 25,000 people out and back making 50,000 single trips. All day long the cars were crowded, more than two-thirds the occupants having to stand,—ladles and children as often as men, and jammed by roughs and pickpockets it may be. The street car company pocketed $2,500 for the day's service, and they are not in favor of a removal of the f.»ir probably. They could not be expected to favor such a proposition, and it should be said in their behalf that they have doubtless done their utmost to give seats to all their patrons, but It was an impossibility, and from the stand point of the people it is well nigh an imposition and an outrage to ask them longer to sub mit to such delay, inconvenience and jamming in reaching the grounds of the State fair. THE INDIANA PARMER STAND at the fair was In its usual place, in a small 8 to 10 cabin, which by the way will be succeeded by one 10 times as large and valuable, when the new grounds are located. At our door stood abunoliof the tallest corn stalks loaded with the biggest ears we have seen this year. The corn was grown by a Farmer subscriber, Frank P. Johnson, on some new bottom land less than two miles northeast of the fair ground. It was wondered at and admired by thousands of farmers, whose only objection against it was that they did not like to have to carry a step ladder along when gathering corn. The stalks were 13 feet high, and many of the ears could not be reached by the tallest man, from the ground. On our shelves were displayed 28 varieties of wheat, both thrashed and in head, which werekindly sent us for tbe purpose, by Prof. L-izenby, of the Ohio Experiment Station, at Columbus. On the opposite shelf or counter we showed 13 varieties of oats grown at our State Agricultural Station, at Purdue ('diversity, with a few varieties at wheat. All these samples were Inspected and commented on by many hundreds of the best farmers of the State, in the minds of all of whom, we think, the value and importance of this experimental work was greatly enhanced. Another object of interest at our stand was one of the first tiles made in this State. It was left with us by J. Bergen, of Franklin, and was taken up in perfect preservation after lying in the ground since 1854. It was hand made, of course, and was without a bottom. We showed also some rice, sugar cane and Scuppernong grapes brought from Florida. We had ihe pleasure of meeting and shaking hands with thousands of our readers, and learning their views on many subjects in which they and we have a mutual interest. SPECIAL DISPLAYS Among the many private exhibits worthy of special notice was that of the Sedgwick Bros., of Richmond. This display was in tbe main building, and included samples of the woven wire fence, gates, summer honseand lawn goods made by this well known firm. Near the southwest corner of the ground floor of the same building were two samples of an Indiana invention that had a special attraction for us. We refer to the POLAR CREAMER, patented and manufactured by Mr. W. R. Fowler of Lafayette. This is a machine that readily recommends itself to dairymen and farmers, on account of several new and valuable principles tbat render it superior to anything of the kind heretofore brought out. It is simple in arrangement, easily understood and readily adaptable to use anywhere. The cooling is done by means of water, which may be obtained from a well, ordinary pump, or spring, and is accomplished equally well by either method. It does not require that the stream of water be constant, or large. The creamer may be placed in the kitchen, pump room, wood shed or where ever most convenient, and in either place, with the small amount of attention re quired, does its work with perfect satisfaction, saving labor and increasing the amount of butter and improving its quality. Any one having the product of two or more milch cows to care for, can easily pay the cost of one of these creamers in a single year, in the increased amount and value of the butter obtained. We have not space to describe the invention fully, but recommend all who need anything of tbe kind, as all farmers do, to address Mr. Fowler, or Messrs. Huntington and Hoss, his agents in this clty,fora circular, giving illustration and full description. Another new thing that interested us considerably was a PORTABLE AND SECTIONAL FENCE, the invention of a cute Yankee by the name of Samuel L. Bailey, of Steuben county, N. Y. The particular merits of this fence as they appeared to us may be summ d up thus: It is neat in appearance, very strong, and durable, exceedingly cheap and can be made and put up by any man, or even half grown boy, who knows how to use a saw and hammer. It is also what it claims to be—portable, which many so called portable fences are not. It is readily taken to pieces, each a rod in length, and removed in wagon or sled, or by hand, as most convenient. Aa to its cheapness we need only say that our figuring on the expense shows that the material, all told will not exceed 30 cents a rod, and may be reduced to but little mora than 20 cents by using elm for slats, which is probably as good as anything. If the posts are set upon stones, as they should be, the fence ought to last an age. Until other arrangements are made those who desire more information regarding this fence may address onr J. G. Kingsbury, for circulars, giving illustration and full description. Messrs. Albertson it Hobbs were on band as usual with a large display of nice, well grown trees of all kinds and varieties. Messrs. McCoy A Jewett of Greensburg showed a very small but highly useful invention for supporting the shafts of a buggy when not in use. Wm. Shoup, of Waldron, Shelby county, whose advertisement of carp has appeared in our columns made a show of his carp and gold fish that attracted crowds of people during the entire fair. Mr. S. W. Dnngan, superintendent of the sheep department, now sports a handsome gold headed cane, the gift of exhibitors of sheep at the State fair. The machine that excited more interest probably than any other on the grounds was the one under the management of Mr. U. M. Scott, agent of the INDIANA WIRE FKNCE Company, Crawfordsville. The machine was kept, running throughout the busy days of the fair, and was constantly sur- i rounded by groups of curious visitors, all of whom were anxious to see how the wire " was twisted together, and the barbs were wrapped around them and sharpened at the same time. All this was done before their eyes, but at such speed that few would be able to tell how. The company has been manufacturing barb wire since 1883 and has the only factory of the kind ln the State. They work up over a ton of wire per day, and a ton of wire means (Concluded oo page 13.
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Title | Indiana farmer, 1886, v. 21, no. 41 (Oct. 9) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA2141 |
Date of Original | 1886 |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
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Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
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Coverage | Indiana |
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Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Transcript | w WeekS Gardes^ VOL. XXI. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, OCT. 9,1886 NO 42 THE STATE FAIR. A Magnificent Display. Largest Attendance for Years. Vrgeat Demand far a fte-loratloa, I«rt»r Groan's and More Convenient eArraaffemeat. The great fair of 1886, the last we trust on the old grounds, Is past. It was a grand display In nearly every feature. The stock show in all its departments has seldom, if ever, been surpassed In the State. More breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry were represented perhaps than on any former occasion, and the quality was never better, taking all classes into consideration. The cattle stalls were all ailed, and more horses were entered than could find stall room, several we are told, being kept at livery stables in the city. One firm, at least, the Wabash Importing Company, was prevented from exhibiting becanse no stalls could be provided for them. Over 600 head of hogs were entered, and the sheep pens were all filled. Tbe poultry display was immense, and fully tilled the large, cross-shaped hall, heretofore devoted to AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. These latter occupied the west end of tbe main, or exposition building, and very much surpassed the display of the year previous,especially in quality. The largest melons, pumpkins, beets, potatoes, etc., the State has ever produced were here displayed in profusion. Near them was the HORTICULTURAL SHOW. Thanks to a Canada exhibitor, Mr. A. Ter- ryberry, of Grimsby, and Mr. F. M. Ben- ham, of Grand Rapids, Mich., this was large and creditable display. DeKalb Co. throngh R. M. Lockhart, E-.j , made a very fine show, and several individuals from other counties showed good collections. The Canada collection included over 40 plates of handsome fruit. The Michigan display was not inferior to It as to quality, and included many kinds of grapes with some pears, peaches, etc. The display made by PURDUE UNIVERSITY was especially commendable, excelling all previous attempts by the enterprising management of that institution. The location was in the east end of the exposition bnilding, and was easily found, and the collection so well arranged as to be readily inspected by visitors. The display of grains wm very large and admirably set forth, and was a prominent attraction to the farmers, The spec!mens of work in wood, iron, clay, etc, were no less admired by the crowds that were constantly passing. Professors Latta,Troop and Goes, with their assistants,were present throughout the fair to give the information that was asked for by hundreds of interested visitors. THE LADIES held possession of a large part of the upper floor of the main building,and right handsomely did they fill it A lady contributor, who was present and assisted in taking charge of this display, will tell all about It in onr Ladies' Department next week. Tbe Woman Suffrage Society and the W. C. T. U. had booths, from which they distributed tracts and papers. One of tbe mottoes of the former, posted conspicuously over the entrance was taken from our declaration of National Independence, and reads: "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed." Do the sisters mean by this to imply they do not consent to the government nnder which we live? Mr. G. K. Greene, the veteran practical geologist of New Albany, made a very large and attractive show of fossils and minerals, and F. M. Noe, of this city, and others increased the interest in this department largely by their well arranged cases of Indian and war relics, butterflies and other curiosities. Much space in building was taken up with buggies, stoves, machinery of various kinds, clothing, carpets, musical instruments and other wares kept by dealers in tbe city. The display in THE MAOHIKJERY AND IMPLEMENT department was not less perhaps than in former years, but was greatly crowded, so much so, in fact, that there was much complaint from tbe exhibitors, and some talk of setting np for themselves In future, as a separate exhibition, if the State fair management cannot enlarge and be more liberal. There is too much disposition shown by onr managers to make money at the fair, not in disreputable ways, it is true, but by admitting side shows and other attractions that have no legitimate connection with a State fair, merely because a fee is paid for the privilege. If the admission fee Is sufficient to pay current expenses, interest on the debt of the Board, and leave a surplus thousand dollars or so to apply on the debt, it would seem that the sale of privileges ought to be rigidly restricted, at least until more commodious grounds can be had. It wonld be disastrous to drive away the stock and machinery that the farmers come hundreds of miles, lt may be to see, by giving the space they should occupy to side shows. In this connection we may say that never. In the history of our State fair, did we hear so many and so strong demands for the removal of the fair to more ample and accessible grounds. Many farmers told ns that they would not bring their wives and children to the fair on account of the great inoonvenlence endured, and the length of time required, to bring them from the depot to the grounds and return them by street car. On Thursday, the great day, we learn that the street car managers boast of having hauled 25,000 people out and back making 50,000 single trips. All day long the cars were crowded, more than two-thirds the occupants having to stand,—ladles and children as often as men, and jammed by roughs and pickpockets it may be. The street car company pocketed $2,500 for the day's service, and they are not in favor of a removal of the f.»ir probably. They could not be expected to favor such a proposition, and it should be said in their behalf that they have doubtless done their utmost to give seats to all their patrons, but It was an impossibility, and from the stand point of the people it is well nigh an imposition and an outrage to ask them longer to sub mit to such delay, inconvenience and jamming in reaching the grounds of the State fair. THE INDIANA PARMER STAND at the fair was In its usual place, in a small 8 to 10 cabin, which by the way will be succeeded by one 10 times as large and valuable, when the new grounds are located. At our door stood abunoliof the tallest corn stalks loaded with the biggest ears we have seen this year. The corn was grown by a Farmer subscriber, Frank P. Johnson, on some new bottom land less than two miles northeast of the fair ground. It was wondered at and admired by thousands of farmers, whose only objection against it was that they did not like to have to carry a step ladder along when gathering corn. The stalks were 13 feet high, and many of the ears could not be reached by the tallest man, from the ground. On our shelves were displayed 28 varieties of wheat, both thrashed and in head, which werekindly sent us for tbe purpose, by Prof. L-izenby, of the Ohio Experiment Station, at Columbus. On the opposite shelf or counter we showed 13 varieties of oats grown at our State Agricultural Station, at Purdue ('diversity, with a few varieties at wheat. All these samples were Inspected and commented on by many hundreds of the best farmers of the State, in the minds of all of whom, we think, the value and importance of this experimental work was greatly enhanced. Another object of interest at our stand was one of the first tiles made in this State. It was left with us by J. Bergen, of Franklin, and was taken up in perfect preservation after lying in the ground since 1854. It was hand made, of course, and was without a bottom. We showed also some rice, sugar cane and Scuppernong grapes brought from Florida. We had ihe pleasure of meeting and shaking hands with thousands of our readers, and learning their views on many subjects in which they and we have a mutual interest. SPECIAL DISPLAYS Among the many private exhibits worthy of special notice was that of the Sedgwick Bros., of Richmond. This display was in tbe main building, and included samples of the woven wire fence, gates, summer honseand lawn goods made by this well known firm. Near the southwest corner of the ground floor of the same building were two samples of an Indiana invention that had a special attraction for us. We refer to the POLAR CREAMER, patented and manufactured by Mr. W. R. Fowler of Lafayette. This is a machine that readily recommends itself to dairymen and farmers, on account of several new and valuable principles tbat render it superior to anything of the kind heretofore brought out. It is simple in arrangement, easily understood and readily adaptable to use anywhere. The cooling is done by means of water, which may be obtained from a well, ordinary pump, or spring, and is accomplished equally well by either method. It does not require that the stream of water be constant, or large. The creamer may be placed in the kitchen, pump room, wood shed or where ever most convenient, and in either place, with the small amount of attention re quired, does its work with perfect satisfaction, saving labor and increasing the amount of butter and improving its quality. Any one having the product of two or more milch cows to care for, can easily pay the cost of one of these creamers in a single year, in the increased amount and value of the butter obtained. We have not space to describe the invention fully, but recommend all who need anything of tbe kind, as all farmers do, to address Mr. Fowler, or Messrs. Huntington and Hoss, his agents in this clty,fora circular, giving illustration and full description. Another new thing that interested us considerably was a PORTABLE AND SECTIONAL FENCE, the invention of a cute Yankee by the name of Samuel L. Bailey, of Steuben county, N. Y. The particular merits of this fence as they appeared to us may be summ d up thus: It is neat in appearance, very strong, and durable, exceedingly cheap and can be made and put up by any man, or even half grown boy, who knows how to use a saw and hammer. It is also what it claims to be—portable, which many so called portable fences are not. It is readily taken to pieces, each a rod in length, and removed in wagon or sled, or by hand, as most convenient. Aa to its cheapness we need only say that our figuring on the expense shows that the material, all told will not exceed 30 cents a rod, and may be reduced to but little mora than 20 cents by using elm for slats, which is probably as good as anything. If the posts are set upon stones, as they should be, the fence ought to last an age. Until other arrangements are made those who desire more information regarding this fence may address onr J. G. Kingsbury, for circulars, giving illustration and full description. Messrs. Albertson it Hobbs were on band as usual with a large display of nice, well grown trees of all kinds and varieties. Messrs. McCoy A Jewett of Greensburg showed a very small but highly useful invention for supporting the shafts of a buggy when not in use. Wm. Shoup, of Waldron, Shelby county, whose advertisement of carp has appeared in our columns made a show of his carp and gold fish that attracted crowds of people during the entire fair. Mr. S. W. Dnngan, superintendent of the sheep department, now sports a handsome gold headed cane, the gift of exhibitors of sheep at the State fair. The machine that excited more interest probably than any other on the grounds was the one under the management of Mr. U. M. Scott, agent of the INDIANA WIRE FKNCE Company, Crawfordsville. The machine was kept, running throughout the busy days of the fair, and was constantly sur- i rounded by groups of curious visitors, all of whom were anxious to see how the wire " was twisted together, and the barbs were wrapped around them and sharpened at the same time. All this was done before their eyes, but at such speed that few would be able to tell how. The company has been manufacturing barb wire since 1883 and has the only factory of the kind ln the State. They work up over a ton of wire per day, and a ton of wire means (Concluded oo page 13. |
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