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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 30, 1917)
HIE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, AUGUST SO. Scene on the Nebraska State Fair Grounds r Scene ai DVeiraska Siafa'Jktr QrounJs The Nebraska State Fair" By E. R: Danielson, Secretary Nebraska State Board of Agriculture j For the past sixteen years the Ne braska State fair has had a perma nent home just north of the limits of the city of Lincoln and has been held under the auspices of the Ne braska State Board of Agriculture. This board wishes to announce, through its board of managers and secretary, that every effort is being made upon its part to mak the state fair of 1917 the largest and best in its history. Preparations are now in full swing to put in fine, shape tthe grounds, con taining some "eleven acres, with ex tensive . walks and good streets and with thirty-five buildings covering 513,496 square feet under roof, to house the mammoth exhibits which are expected to" be contained therein dur jng the week of, September 2-7. V Big Institutions That the Nebraska State fair is a big financial undertaking no one will deny. Since this fair has been such a success the great truth of our next statement must be apparent to all that "the people of the state of Ne braska" are the responsible financial backers of this great institution and through their attendance we must win , our way to further success or we must fail. The Nebraska State fair belongs to the people of this state and the officers and members of the Stale Board of Agriculture feel con fident the people will support the fair this fall under the present conditfons as well as the people of Canada, in spite of the war; have supported their fairs and expositions, breaking all at tendance and exhibit records in the year 1916. Since permanently locating the Ne braska State fair on its present site in 1901 the State Board of Agricul ture has received from legislative ap propriations the sum of $248,500 for buildings and improvements on the grounds. In this same period we have paid out for premiums the sum of $369,389.90. Our total disburse ments during this time have been $1, 067,972.48, of which amount $185, 393.04 was for permanent improve ments paid out of the fair receipts. - Greatest Industry. One of Nebraska's greatest assets is its live stock industry and a visit to the exhibits of this department. will convince the most skeptical that Ne braska has the right to be justly brought together in competition an nually. In order to give the unini tiated some idea of the enormity of this industry it is sufficient to say that our entries for the year 1916 were approximately 400 head of horses, which received the sum of $1,500 in premiums; 1,286 entries in it has' brought more wealth to them each succeeding year. The dairy x hibit is one of the constantly grow ing departments and to the ftate Dairymen's association we owe much credit for this condition and we feel justified in saying that the fair visi tors will find something new in the dairy exhibit this year, as they have found to be the case in the past. Domestic Products. In the domestic product- we hope to see exemplified some of the lessons now being taught over the whole country. Not so much in the'baking of bread, cakes, etc., for we know cattle. whiVh rereived $7,000 in nre-in these arts the women of Nebraska neca no improvement, Dut m me mat ter ot caiinms and preserving we hope the information being scattered broadcast throughout the United States, as to the grave necessity for preserving all the food we can, will be taken ta heart and that the women will bring to the fair their best ef forts along these lines. Would it not btva good idea to have, in conjunc tion with this exhibit, some plan by which these good women can ex change ideas, taking from each other all helpful suggestions for the future preservation of the foods we may need later? In Class H last year we had 1,434 entries and paid $365 in premiums. Women's Department. Regardles. of the high cost of liv ing and particularly the- high cost of all fabrics used in the many mysteri ously contructed articles on display in the women's department, this par ticular portion of the Nebraska State fair continues to flourish more each year. t would be of no use to at tempt to describe the many beautiful things on display in Class J, the only way is to go and see them and this advice is certainly followed by the lady visitors to the fair for this in teresting exhibit in the old agricul tural hall is almost constantly sur rounded Dy a crowd ot spectators and not 'only the women but the men as well, seem to enjoy it. Last year we had over 2,500 entries, and j)aid out nearly $600 in premiums. Class K, Fine ArU, is another department wnere mucii mieres; is always dis played, and in which we have both men and women exhibitors. In 1916 there were 796 entries, and $433.70 was paia mem in premiums. On of the finest exhibits at the fair is that of Class L the educational department. (Jn the balcony of the new Agriculture-Horticulture hall will be found one of the best exhibits of school work tn the United States, There were over 1200 entries last miums; 1.5UU head ot swine, which took back to the farms with them $3, 500 in premiums; 440 head of sheep, carrying away some $1,100 iii pre miums; 1,643 individuals in the poul try department drew from the fair treasury the sum of $1,124. ' i All Must Raise Stock. In order that the world may be supplied with meat it behooves every farmer in the state of Nebraska to raise the animal or animals of the highest degree -of efficiency which can produce ' the greatest num ber of pound., of meat from the high-priced grains and1 products of our soil. In conjunction with our ex hibits of pure bred live stock comes the pure breeding of our agricultural products, of which exhibit, in our agricultural hall, Nebraska claims the right f leading. In this class of farm products is 'found the best in all lines of vegetables, small grains and forage and grasses raised in Ne braska from the- Missouri river to the Colorado line and from Kansas to South Dakota. In your rounds of the grounds this fall you will miss' one of the greatest treats of your life should von overlook this agricultural ex hibit, housed in the big agriculture horticulture hall along with the best there is of fruits and flowers pro duced in the state, where in 1916 there were over 4,000 entries with a pre mium outlay of $4,553.90. Hours of Labor. To make a creditable exhibit in any of the departments contained in the makine of such a bie fair it is neces sary for the individual to spend many hours of patient labor, not only lor a short time previous to the opening of the fair, but m some cases these same exhibitors are working nearly twelve' months in each year, for as soon as they are through with one year's show they immediately lay plans for the coming year. The dairv industry, which has grown so rapidly in Nebraska during mended by the people of this great proud of 'the "blue bloods" that are ' state, as under proper management the last ten years, should be com-kear, with premiums paid of .$582.75. ana we trust that the only change this year will be toward improvement as piiiHmiimiiiiiimimiimiiMiiimiimimiHmnmmimimu 3000 to 8000 additional miles I EE service from old tires at one- third the cost of new tires f By using the 5 One sub-caain can be used to wear out several old tires, and the oriri- te pal cost ot the sub-casing is only about one-third the cost of a new tire. I Ysil our display in the Auto Building at Nebraska State Fair. I . 1530-32.34.3$ N Street IanuMunyfi. Lincoln, Nebraska. fiiiMfimmmiiiiMuiiiiim The Nebraska Central Building and Loan Association Lincoln, Nebraska HAS ASSETS OF $4,00d,000.00. During the past twenty-four years this Association has loaned $14,000,000.00 to home builders. The interest rate to borrowers has been reduced. Write for Particulars If You Are in Need of a Loan. 1409 O Street, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA we want our schools represented in this great educational institution. Better Babies. ! One of the most interesting depart ments at the fair is known as "Better Babies." Requests are alredy com ing in from mothers who are desirous of entering their children in this con test, which has for its object the edu cation of the mother along lines that will be helpful to her in the rearing of the future men and women of Ne-; braska. We are expecting our races at the coming State fair to be very interest- i ing, our early closing events have shaped themselves in good condition, and we know that you will be pleased with the daily program scheduled Over $11,000 for harness and team races and $1,850 for running races is being offered. Boys' Camp. Of the other departments of the fair, let us say briefly that the boys' camp which is one of the best places in which your boy could spend a week and where he will receive only the best of influence and training, the. University building and the fish ex hibit, will all be ready for your : inspection and enjoyment the opening day of the lair and we hope you will slight none of them. Our automobile exhibit is a stupendous affair, in which the best products of the genius of mankind are arrayed for your pleasure and inspection. We want you to see them all. One of the most pleasant vacations some of the people in Nebraska plan is to spend a week at the fair and i-amp on the grounds. We have an ideal camping space, with plenty of shade and everything possible will be done to make the stav of such h's- i itors pleasant. Proud of Institution. The management of the Nebraska State fair feels perfectly confident that the people of this great state are a First National Bank OF LINCOLN ORGANISED 1871. 5800,000.00 Capital and Surplus S. H. Burnham, President. A. J. Sawyer, Vice President H. S. Freeman, Vice President. P. R." Easterday, Cashier. W. B. Ryons, Asst. Cashier. Leo J. Schmittel, Asst. Cashier. 5. H. Burnhan-; E. J. Hainer, . Geo. W. Holmes, J. C. Seacrest, F. H. Woods! DIRECTORS J. E. Miller, F.M. Hall, E. B. Sawyer, Charles Stuart, C. B. Towle, q. J. Bills, H. S. Freeman, A. J. Sawyer, E. J. Burket, W. E. Sharp. i (Continued on rage ThlrtMii) 0 . 'I AXON "SIX" A big touring car for five people i 1 One $2240 Car and One $3050 Car Like Saxon "Six" in 10 Points Note closely this extraordinary evidence of Saxon "Six" qual ity and value. Here is one car at$2240, ad mittedly the leader in its class. Among its important features it lists Timken axles, Timken bearings, spiral bevel gear and Exide storage battery. Remember its price is $2240. Saxon "Six" is $935 f. o. b. De troit also has these four fea tures. Then take this other car. Its price is $3050. It likewise is practically the undisputed leader of its class. Glancing through its list of es sential features you note Fed der's radiator, Semi-floating axle, Timken axles, Exide stor age battery, Spiral bevel gear and Timken bearings. All six of these same features are features of Saxon "Six" at $935. In a word six of the big fea tures of Saxon "Six" are en dorsed and used by two of America's finest cars, one sell ing at $2240 and one at $3050. Another one of the big fea tures of Saxon "Six" is Remy ignition. You will find that there are nine cars ranging in price from $1200 to $4000 that also use Remy ignition. Still another feature of Saxon "Six" is the Continental six cylinder motor. By the way, Saxon "Six" is the lowest priced six-cylinder car in the world. And In addition the only "Six" at less than $1000 that has a Continental motor. But you find that there are 12 other cars, ranging in price from $1200 to $2200 that use the Continental motor. The Saxon "Six" you can buy today at $935 is almost sure to be selling at a higher price in the near, future. All manufacturing costs have increased. So as soon as mate rials bought months ago at normal prices have been used new prices will have to be set and, of course, they will be higher prices. Your chance to protect your self is in buying now. Do it at once. i See Our Exhibit at Lincoln (State Fair) Sept. 2 to 9 NOYES-KILLY MOTOR COMPANY Omaha Distributors CARD-ADAMS MOTOR CO., Lincoln, Neb. 0 fl