Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1902 — Page 13

DISTRICT FAIR ASSOCIATIONS OF INDIANA

Jupef. this county, but th* organization continued only a few years. Our fair has been successful from the beginning and great improvement In live stock and farm products in this and adjoining counties has been a natural result" Swayzee Tri-County Fair Association —Grant County. This association was organised Dee. 11, last and the fair to be held this year. Bent 2 to 5, inclusive, win be the eleventh tn regular session. The first officers of the association were: President—B. N. Leisure Vice-President—N. J. Pierce. Secretary—William Smith, yeeasnrer—Anderson Johnson. The present officers of the association are: President—G. W. McManlnan. Treasurer—H. T. Munro. Secretary—E. C. King. The association has held fairs annually since Its organization and the premiums it has paid In the aggregate are *1.500 to *2.000, and the attendance has averaged

CHARLES DOWNING, SECRETARY STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

ICOO persons. The fair grounds and buildings of the association are valued at about *2.000, their first cost. The Swayzee Tri-County Fair association may not be is pretentious as some others in the «tate, but ft goes right along and is found lolng business regularly at the old stand. Huntington County Agricultural Society. The people of Huntington county as arty as 1867 saw the necessity for and he advantages to be derived from a veil-conducted agricultural association, nd therefore organized such a society, vhlch has been in operation thirty-five ears, and has held, less three years, anual fairs during the entire period. Huntington county has an area of 384 quare miles, and. being well watered and aving a rich soil, is one of the favored gricultural counties of the state, proucing in 1900 2,580.630 bushels of wheat, om. oats, rye and barley. It also prouced 51.132 tons of timothy and clover ay. 85.ijc6 bushels of Irish potatoes, and ad to its credit 149.901 head of live stock, 'he population of Huntington county In •00 was 28.900. a gain over 1890 of 1,287, and j show the further prosperity of the ounty the value of its property from 1890 5 1900 increased *6,976.730. With such a asls it is not surprising that the farmers f Huntington county have maintained n agricultural society since 1867. The first officers of the society were: President—Peter W. Zent. Secretary—Robert Simonton. Treasurer—John Roach. The present officers of the society are. President —Robert Simonton. Treasurer—Julius Dick. Secretary—A. L. Beck. As stated, the society, with the excepon of three years, has held annual fails nd paid *175.000 tn premiums to exibltors. and the attendance at its fairs t estimated In the aggregate at 1.250.000. .nd the value of its fair grounds and ulldlngs is estimated at *45,000. Huntlngjn county is northeast of Indianapolis 100 dies, has good railroad facilities, and in ddltlon to its agricultural wealth has irge deposits of lime and building stone, •hlch are being extensively developed. iovlngton, Fountain County, Agricultural Association, The fact that Fountain county supports wo agricultural associations and fair, peaks volumes to the credit of citiens of the county. They appreciate the luoatlon and uplifting influences exerted y such institutions. They are in symathv and in full accord with the new fa that has dawned upon agricultural (fairs In Indiana. Old methods of farmig have given place to the new, and in o way can this fact be so effectively resented, as in the display of exhibits at aunty fair. At these meetings of the •ople, thee ye is permitted to contemlate object lessons which Influence the idgment and extort the verdict that rotation has brought about a revolution 1 farming enterprises and the good that i being accomplished is worthy of tne Ighest commendation, and confirms the rer widening and potent opinion that indigence is in the sa~--e and its sway irwlstlble. Such conclusions are sugssted by the Covington, Fountain counr Agricultural society, which was orznlied in iB6O, having for its first offers: President—Robert R. Brown. Vice-President—John Bumsides. Secretary—Georgs Nebekor. Trt»l t, "rcy -Ds vid Rolls. The present officers of the association rat President—A. Llvlngood. Vice-President—Peter Asn. Treasurer—A. C. Harris. Secretary—Ross DeHaven. The association has he,- fairs annually nee its organization and the aggregate 'emlums paid amount to *61,500, and the Igregate attendance at the fairs is given : 410,000 persons. The value of the fair •ounds and buiiutngs is placed at 000. Besides, the association claims to kve the best half-mile speed track in sstern Indiana. It Is not an easy task i estimate the good accomplished by [rlcultural associations and fairs—as dlfralt as it is to follow the track of a valkble thought or a new idea In their conlerlng power over obstacles tn the way progress, but we are permitted to conmplate general results and under versts of approval. he Brown County Fair Aoeoclatlon. Bro wn county is one of the interior grandee of Indiana and is situated forty efles south of Indianapolis. It Is not a ergs county, having only *2O square

miles. Nor it Is a rich county as to soil, or agricultural products. The surface or the county may be described as hilly, a country where "hills peep o'er hills, ana hills on hills arise" —Switzerland In miniature. In part its agricultural products in I*oo Included 736,637 bushels of wheat, corn and oats, 18,858 tons of timothy and clover hay, 23,925 bushels of Irish potatoes and the farmers had 16,627 head of live stock. The population of the county in 1900 was *,727, showing a decline, as compared with 1890. The value of the property of the county, during the decade between 1890 and 1900, Increased *224.656. Brown county, however, is rich in timber lands, and in addition, gold, diamonds, rubies and other precious stones are found in Brown county, and It does no violence to conservative faith to predict that ultimately the auriferous and diamond bearing lands and sands of the county will give it a boom of startling proportions. Speaking of the agricultural society and fairs of the county, Mr. C. D. Campbell writes: "The Brown county fair Is an outgrowth

from the Patrons of Husbandry and Farmers' Mutual Benefit association. These societies held several competitive exhibitions without giving any premiums for anything exhibited, and their meetings partook largely of the nature of a picnic. In the spring of 1895 a movement was started toward a better and more effective organization, which resulted tn the organization known as the Brown County Fair association. The promoters of this fair declared in their articles of agreement: "That the purpose of this association shall be to promote and encourage the Interests of agriculture, the Improvement of stock and the advancement of horticultural Interests generally." The association the first year elected the following officers: President—Amos Parmerlee. Vice-President —N. N. Richardson. Secreary—C. D. Campbell. Treasurer—l. Walker. . These, with the board of directors and a general superintendent, constitute the list of officers. The present officers are: President —H. B Miller. Clce-Prealdent—William Parsley. Secretary—C. D. Campbell. Treasurer—N. A. Walker. From the time of Its first fair the association has held an anuual exhibition. This year from Aug. 12 to 16. The association pays out annually In premiums and purses about *7OO. The attendance averages about 2.000 for the week. The value of grounds and buildings is about *6OOO. This is the only fair held In the county, being held in the country in Hamilton township. It affords pleasure-seekers, tourists and picnic parties a most amusing and enjoyable entertainment. Parties come from various points in the state each year with tents and provisions, stay the entire week and feel amply repaid for their time by drinking the pure water, breathing the pure air and living amid the luxurious foliage of the "Switzerland of Indiana.” Henry, Madison and Dearborn County Agricultural Society. This society, tn part, represents the agricultural Interests . of three counties, recognized as among the most productive, wealthy and progressive counties in Indiana, having an aggregate population In 1900 of 130,531 Elsewhere statistics of the counties are given relating to area and leading agricultural products. Including live stock, etc., and that in alliance they have a prosperous agricultural society and annual fairs of Importance Is not surprising. The secretary of the society writes: "Among the leading and successful county or district fairs of the state of Indiana is the Henry. Madison and Delaware County Agriculture society, held at Middletown. The Middletown fair as it is more familiarly known, was organized as a corporation under the laws of the state In the year 1870 with a paid up capital stock of *5.000. divided Into 200 shares of *25 each, owned and controlled by as many stockholders, residing within the three counties from which the society takes Its name. The Hon. N. R. Elliott of Mechanicsburg. Henry county. Indiana, was Its first president. Mr. Elliott Is an active worker in the society today and his Influence and advice is always sought by the officers In charge. Mr. J. V. Clymler, who recently died In Kansas, was Its first secretary, and Capt David 8. Yount was its first treasurer. "The fair grounds fire beautifully situated within the corporate limits of Middletown and the thirty acres of ground enclosed has abundant shade and water. It Is a well known fact that the Middletown fair has one of the very beet half mile tracks tn the state, holding for a time the half mile track record of 2:09, made by the great pacing mare Pear! C, in 1897. The large number of stockholders contributing as they do to the success of the fair has given the society an enviable reputation as one of the leading fairs Of the state and the established rule of paying all premiums and purses In full has always been its motto, and horsemen and exhibitors attending each year have always departed speaking a good word for the Middletown fair. For a number of years past the date of the fair has been either the last week In July or the first week In August, being the first or opening fair of the eastern Indiana fair circuit, but for local reasons the board of directors this year concluded to have a later date and the fair this vear will occur on Sept 9, 10, 11 and 12, following the Anderson fair, and immediately proceeding the state fair. "The fair this year will be the society's thlrty-flrit annual meeting and while many fsjr societies of the state have

been compelled to abandon their annual meetings on account of financial embarrassments the Middletown Fair association is still in existence ranking among the first and foremost fairs of the state and enjoining the prosperity of the times. The premiums awarded each year to its many exhibitors, local and foreign, aggregate about *5,000, and the average attendance at each annual meeting is from 20,000 to 30,000. These numerous patrons in atttendance each year look forward to the next fair as a place to go for pleasure and recreation where all may meet, hold fam..y reunions, renew old acquaintance and have a royal good time. The value of the buildings and grounds of the society is estimated at *lO,000. The board of directors In charge of the management of the fair this year are as follows: E. M. Cooper, F. A. Wlsehart, Joe P. Prlgg, F. W. Cooper, J. H. Carpenter and L. P. Shoemaker. All of these gentlemen are experienced fair managers, having held their positions for a number of years, and but brief mention need be made of the exhibition of 1902 except to note the departure this year in the change of the date as this management will do all In Its power to furnish attractions to amuse the people who attend and exhibitors may rely with confidence on the record the society has made for more than a quarter of a century." Bridgeton, Parke County, Agricultural Society. This society has an interesting history as told by Mr. Dempsey Seybold. one of its original members. Mr. Seybold Is one of three men now living who helped to organize the society. James W. Mitchell and Abel Mitchell are the other two survivors. Mr. Seybold serveu the society twenty-four years as secretary and helped prepare the first premium list tn 18G0 and has helned prepare every premium list since that date. The socletv has held forty-one annual meetings and Mr. Seybold has attended all of them, as also, every annual fair the society hns held. This cbntlnuous service for forty-two years constitutes Mr. Seybold a veteran In the agricultural army, with n record which few men have to their, credit. The Bridgeton Agricultural society was organized In the spring of 1860, and the counties of Parke, Putnam. Clay and Vigo were Included In the enterprise. At that time a few of the horsemen of the counties named concluded to hold a colt show and In April of that year the exhibition was held, and there was such an Interest manifested, and thn attendance was so large and enthusiastic that steps were at once taken to organize a district fair. A day was appointed for a meeting and the people responded tn large numbers, resulting in the organization of the society, the election of officers, the appointment of committees, the selection of thirteen acres of land for fair grounds, their inclosure and the erection of buildings, etc., and so vigorously was work pushed forward that the first fair was held In September, 1860. and the premiums awarded were paid in silverware. The first officers of the society were: John B. Miller, president; Frederick Rolin, vice-president; Joseph McFarland, secretary, and James W. Miller, treasurer. The present officers of the society are: T. S. Nevins, president: P. B. Crable, vice-president; G. W. Bell, secretary, and A. R. Miller, treasurer. Except one year, during the rebellion, the society has held annual fairs and the premiums paid each year have ranged from *I.OOO to *2.000, .ae rule being to pay all expenses first and then pro rate the premiums. The attendance at the fairs have annually averaged from 5,000 to 7,000 persons. The fair buildings consist of two good horse barns, fine art hall, agricultural hall. Implement hall and poultry hall, valued at *I.OOO. The fair grounds include twenty-five acres with a good half-mile speed track. Spencer County Agricultural Association. Spencer Is probably the largest county jn Indiana, having an area of 49S square miles. Its southern boundary Is the Ohio river. It has a creditable record as an agricultural county, producing large crops of cereals, potatoes, nay and tobacco. Originally a densely wooded county, it still has Immense quantities of timber, such as oak, gum. poplar and hickory, besides it contains large deposits of coal, which add to its wealth. In 1900 Spencer county produced 1.603.232 bushels of wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley and 149.995 bushels of Irish potatoes. It also 4 produced 19,584 tons of timothy and clover hay and had 27.249 head of live stock. Its population In 1900 was 22,407, a small gain over 1890. During the decade between 1870 and 1900 the value of its property increased *2.168,840. The Spencer County Agricultural association was organized in 1886 and Its first officers were: President—James S. Wright. Vice-President—John B. Chrisney. Secretary—B. D. Groves. Treasurer—John Bays. The present officers of the association are: President. I. C. Homer: vice-presi-dent, J. B. Chrisney; secretary, I. P. Chrisney; treasurer, Davins Jones; superintendent, George P. Clement. The association has neld fairs annually since its organization and has disbursed *3.000 in premiums, and the attendance at its fairs averages about 4,000 a day. The value of the fair grounds and building is placed at *5,000. The fairs of the association have always been successful, and one of the best half-mile speed tracks In the state adds to Its attractions. The attendance has always been large and the exhibits in all regards superior, and the people generally manifest a lively interest In the fairs, which are held at Chrisney, a flourishing town In the center of the county. Madison County Fair Association. Madison county Is one of the central counties of Indiana, lying Immediately north of Indianapolis. It has an area of 446 square miles and in 1890 had a population of 70,470, an Increase In ten years of 33.983. It is a well watered county and justly celebrated for Its agricultural products. In 1890 it had 100.672 acres devoted to wheat, corn, oats and rye, and produced of these cereals 3.624.060 bushels. It also produced 15,005 bushels of Irish potatoes, and had on hand In 1900 62,772 head of live stock. Madison is one of the most noted of the gas belt counties, and has derived immense wealth from Its product of natural gas. Its agricultural association as It now exists was organized In 1900, and its first officers were: President, Thomas B. Orr; vice-presi-dent, Charles 11. Eastman; secretary, Carroll K. McCullough; treasurer, William Bolans. Few changes have occurred in the personnel of the officers of the association since its organization and Its present officers are: President, Thomas B. Orr; secretary, Charles H Eastman; treasurer, William Bolans. The association holds annual fairs and has awarded premiums aggregating *B,OOO. The fair grounds of the association are located in the heart of the city of Anderson, the capital of the county, having a population of 25,000, and are only three squares from the court house. The annual attendance ranges from 5,000 to 28,000, the average attendance being not, less than 10,000. The value of the grounds and buildings is estimated at *75,000. The association gives special attention to racing and has one of the finest tracks in the state, and the equipment for the care of blooded goers is all that the most exacting turfman co ild desire, and the record of 2XKI4 the first year has had a good

effect in giving prominence to ths track, and the good opinion thus gained remains intact. The grand stand comfortably seats 5,200 people. The association is making commendable efforts to encourage all Interests without going to extremes or to discriminating between patrons of the association. The purpose is to have high class entries of live stock, and many of the entries go direct to ths state fairs and secure first premiums. The prospects of the association for 1902 are bright for success, and good premiums wMI be paid In cash to successful competitors. Madison county keeps abreast of the vanguard of progress in agricultural affairs and its motto is "Excelsior." Lake County Agricultural Society. In the extreme northern portion of Indiana, bordering upon Lake Michigan, Lake county is situated, having an area of 500 square miles, and in 1900 had a population of 37,802. Omitting wheat, its product of corn, oats and rye in 1900 aggregated 2.687.174 bushels. It also produced 220.416 bushels of Irish potatoes and 53.200 tons of hay. and had on hand 33.315 head of live stock, which indicates that the farming Interests of Lake county are not neglected. The Lake County Agricultural society at Crown Point was organized Aug. 27, 1851. and fairs have sines been held annually except during the civil war period, 1861-64. The first officers of the society were: President, Hervey Ball; vice-president, William Clark; secretary. Joseph P. Smith; treasurer, John W. Dinwiddle, and the present officers of the association are: President, J. a. Beattie; vice-president, C. P. Benjamin; secretary, Fred G. Wheeler; treasurer, I. A. Donald. The Lake County Agricultural society has had an Interesting history, which Mr. Fred G. Wheeler, Its secretary, gives as follows:

"The first annual show brought out sixty-nine entries, and thirty premiums were awarded, aggregating *4B. The receipts of the first fair amounted to *9l, the expenditures to *58.25, leaving a balance in the treasury of *32.75. The second fair, held in 1853, brought out eighty-sev-en entries and *61.75 was paid In premiums. In 1856 the society purchased five acres of land for a fair ground site, now located In the residence district of Crown Point. Fairs were held regularly until the excitement of the war came on, but in 1867 they were resumed, and year by year the fair grew to such proportions that In 1876 the county commisslop'ers purchased forty acres of land for ig'.OOO, a half mile west of the corporate limits of Crown Point. This ground, owned by the county, has. since Its purchase, been used by the society. Without doubt this fair ground Is one of the finest in the world, and a few lines giving a description of It will prove Interesting. The halfmile track forms just ths circuit of a small and beautiful lake upon which the occupants of pleasure boats may rest while viewing the races and the crowds upon the land. The track and lake are surrounded by a small bluff covered with picturesque groups of fine natural forest trees, making It a natural ampltheater, and on an eminence where a fine view of the track, lake and buildings can be had. Is the commodious floral hall, costing *2.500. The value of the grounds is not priceable for the reason of their great beauty, and their ron-'’ntlon as ths Ideal fair grounds of Indiana." The fairs of Lake county have always been a success, • great number of entries are made and everybody looks forward to the coming of the fair. The receipts now reach at a small estimate, *2,500, and the officers propose to expend It all in premiums. Unlike many other fairs the Lake county fair is not a stock company and no one receives a salary except the secretary. Lawrenceburg Fair Association. Lawrenceburg is the capital city of Dearborn county, one of the oldest counties In Indiana, situated seventy miles southeast of Indianapolis and is twentyfive miles distant from Cincinnati, where It finds an’ excellent market for the product of its farms and gardens. It has an area of 291 square miles, and In 1900 had a population of 22.140. In 1800 Dearborn county had 49,037 acres devoted to cereals, of which it produced 1,056.800 bushels. It also produced 34,521 tons of hay and clover and 103,716 bushels of Irish potatoes, and had on hand 17,845 head of live stock. In matters pertaining to fairs Dearborn county has had an Interesting experience. The Lawrenceburg Fair association was organized In 1890, with William H. O’Brien as president, Victor Oberting. vice-president; H. L. Newlin, secretary, and Charles Scheamm. treasurer. The present officers of the association are George M. Roberts, president; Victor Olutlmg, vice-president; H. L. Newlin, secretary, and T. B. Mathews, treasurer. The association holds a fair every year, at which from *2,000 to *2,400 Is paid In premiums, and the attendance at each fair ranges from 12,000 to 15,000 people. The fair grounds and buildings belong to the city of Lawrenceburg and are used for park purposes except during the fairs. The first fairs held in Dearborn county were at Manchester, and were successful ventures, and this encouraged the people to favor the entorprlse,e.nd an increase in premiums was the result, and many successful fairs have been held at Lawrenceburg. In the meantime Aurora organized a fair association apd held a number of successful fairs, but finally abandoned the field. Harrison, 0., organized an association about 1897 and held three fairs In West Harrison, Ind., but owing to the serious damage tb the grounds caused by floods the project was abandoned. After the first association at Lawrenceburg had abandoned Its fairs, none were held there for about eight years, and then the Lawrenceburg Agriculture association was organized and held fairs annually for eighteen consecutive years, at which time it transferred its lease to the present association, which has a new lease on the grounds for ten years, and contemplates giving annual exhibitions during the period. Amidst all these ups and downs It Is Keen that the farmers of Dearborn county have maintained a determination to promote the agriculture interests of their county and section. Muncie Fair. The Delaware County Agricultural and Mechahlcal society was organized March, 10, 1852—fifty years ago. Its first officers were: President—Thomas Kirby. Vice-President—David Kllgon. Treasurer —Thomas J. Matthens. Secretary—Samuel W. Harlan. And It. is said of these first officers of the association that they "served the society for a number of years, and laid the foundation of one of the most successful fair associations in the state." The present officers of the society are: President—William H. Wood. Vice-President—Charles H. Anthony. Treasurer—Benjamin C. Bowman. Superintendent—Frank J. Claypool. Secretary—Marcus 8. ClaypooL Delaware county is one of the central counties of the state, being fifty miles northeast of Indianapolis, has an area of 399 square miles, and in 1900 had a population of 49.824, a gain of 19,493 in ten years. The conuty has a prolific soil and yield a generous return for the labor of the farmers. In 1900 it produced of the cereal crops 3,000,932 bushels and 28,580 tons of hay. It also produced 53,382 bushels of Irish potatoes and had on hand 74,006 head of live stock. The association has held fairs continuously each year since 1852, and this year, 1902, celebrates its golden anniversary. The present officers have been identified with the society’s interests for over twenty years, and most of the present officers of the society have been in continuous service during that period. The motto of the society from

the first has been "Progress,” resulting In changes cf methods of bringing the people together and of entertaining them. In the way of premiums the society has dlstrubted to its patrons fully *250,000 during its existence and has brought together the best productions of field and shop for the education and advancement of those who have attended its fairs. Competition has always been open to the world that the people of Delaware county might profit by the handiwork of others in more favored localities. A prominent feature of the fairs has been the exhibition of live stock, the superiority of which has made breeders of Delaware county famous throughout the country. The society leases its fair grounds from the county which are said to be the most beautiful in the state, representing a value of *25,000 and the Improvements, owned by the society, represent an outlay of *20,000. The society pays liberal premiums and enjoys the enviable reputation of paying them promptly and fully, and will celebrate its golden jubilee Aug. 25 to 29, 1902. Boone County Agricultural Association. Boone county organized its agricultural socltey Feb. 22, 1853, and has held annual fairs during the entire period. Boone is one of the central counties of Indiana and adjoins Marlon county at tls northwest corner and has an area of 420 square miles. It is a well-situated county, with a rich soil and in all regards favorable for agriculture. In 1890, ommltlng wheat, it produced 4,126.952 bushels of corn, oats and rye and 68,825 tons of timothy and clover hay, and 46,920 bushels of Irish potatoes, and had on hand 73.684 head of live stock. With such an amount of farm products It is not surprising that agricultural fairs have been continuously maintained. The first officers of the Boone Agricultural society were: President—Harvey S. Hazlerigg. Vice-President—Joseph T. McLaughlin Treasurer—Andrew J. Boone. Secretary—William Reese. These men lived and sought to promote agriculture in Boone county fifty years ago. and the present official rooster of the society Is George W. Campbell, president; Anthony Kincade, vice-president; Riley Hansey, secretary, and Isaac W. Caster, treasurer. As has been said, fairs are held annually and the average annual premiums paid amount to *3.000. or about *147,000 since the organization of the society. The ~oone county fairs are well attended, the county having in 1900 a population of 26.321, and the annual attendance of the fairs is about 15,000. The value of the fair grounds and buildings is estimated at *IO,OOO. The society maintains at the fair grounds a race track, or "speed ring,” which Is for horses of Boone county which have never been tracked for speed, and for the three

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little of any other kind of wheat grown hero. “I have tested many varieties of wheat, but until the present found no other variety to equal tho yultxo-Mediterraneaa. As an example of its valuo I can say that it has increased tho value of tho who&t crop thousands of dollaro tn this county.** WON MEDAL AT PARIS Mr. J A. Everitt, Seedsman: Washington, D. C., Oct. 18. 1100. Dear Sir—l take this opix>rtunlty to inform you on behalf of this division that tho exhibit of the Fultzo-Mediterraneon Wheat which you made through us at the Paris Exhibition, has been awarded a diploma of Bronze Medal by the Tffteraatlonal Jury. Ton are to be congratulated upon tho fine showing made by your exhibit, and the success that has attended it before the jury. We thank you very muct} for your aid in contributing to the cereal exhibit of the United States. M. A. CARLTON, Corea list for the Department of Agriculture.

The Finest Ever Saw I have threshed my Fultzo-Mediterranean wheat, and the yield Is bushels per acre. I thought when cutting It, It was the finest looking wheat I ever saw. We could not wish for anything better. D. N., Clinton Co., Ind. Required Five Horses in Binder 1 bought seed of Fultzo-Medlterranean wheat to sow 16 acres last fall and now I am pleased to say it Is the best wheat I ever saw. I usually grow good wheat, but this Is the best I ever saw. It Is early, stands up straight and will surely yield 35 to 40 bushels per acre. It Is unequaled In all this section. I started In to cut It with three horses In my McCormick binder, but was obliged to put tn five, and It kept four men jumping to shock it. It required 55 lbs. of twine to bind 16 acres. J. M. E., Hancock Co., Ind. 45 Bushel* to Acre—Hardy as Rye This Is my second year for Fultzo-Medlter-ranean, having obtained a little of your seed two years ago. It has proved the hardiest wheat I ever grew, and yielded last year at the rate of forty-five bushels per acre, and this year will yield nearly or quite as much; winter proof; a great stooler; even grower; the field looking like a large level floor; "heads large, broaa and well Ailed. J. L. M., Jennings Co., Ind. 3,309 Bushels on 80 Acres Dear Sir—We have finished threshing my crop of Fultzo-Medlterranean wheat yesterday. There was 80 acres and the yield 8,309 bushels of the choicest, largest grained, plumpest wheat that was ever grown In central Indiana, the average being over 41 bushels per acre. Part of the crop was on corn ground, where it was not so good, and this cut the average down considerably. Charles Schaefer, who threshed It, and all the people who helped, are convinced that there is not a better crop on such a large acreage in this part of the state. Many farmers have watched the wheat grow and came when it was being threshed and wanted a few bushels to 100 bushels each. Any farmer oan better afford to pay **.oo per bushel for this wheat for seed than to sow the regular varieties at 75 cents a bushel, and I wish you abundant success In its sale.

PRICE—BY MAIL. POSTPAID, I lb, 30c, 4 lb*. 75c. BY FREIGHT or EXPRESS. NOT PAID, bu. 60c, 1 bu. $2.00, 1 bag bu.) $4.50, 2 bags (5 bu.) SB.OO, 10 bus. or more © $1.50 per bu.

Address J. A. EVERITT, Seedsman, Box 47, Indianapolis, Ind.

days’ fair of 1902 premiums to the amount of *2,100 are offered, ranging from *SO to *3OO. Harrison County Agricultural Society. The fact that Corydon, the capital city of Harrison county, was the first capital of Indiafia, where the first state house still stands a memento of "Indiana In her dawn,” gives a certain distinction to Harrison county enjoyed by no other county, except Marion. In 1900 Harrison county had a population of 21,702, showing a slight gain over 1890. It has an area of 475 square miles and in 1890 produced 1,147,968 bushels of wheat, oats, corn and rye and 41,347 tons of timothy and clover hay. It also produced 79,020 bushels of Irish potatoes, and had on hand 30,137 head of live stock. Late indications are of more than average agricultural resources. The Harrison County Agricultural society was organized In 1859 and Its first fair was held In September, 1860, and continued four days. The first officers of the association were: President—Edward D. Aydelotte. Vice-President—P. D. Bean. Treasurer—Ell Wright. Secretary—David Jordan. The society Is now officered as follows: President—O. L. Huston. Vice-President—Samuel T. Wolf. Treasurer—John C. F. Selg. Secretary—Ed 8. Fuell. The society has held fairs annually, having never missed a year during the period since its organization. No data Is available showing the exact amount paid out for premiums, but the annual average has been about *2,500, or for forty-two years *105,000; fruits, for which the county Is justly celebrated, having special distinction. The attendance of the fairs being about ten thousand daily attests their popularity and the strong hold they have upon the people. The fair grounds are well located and have a value of about *IO.OOO. The fairs of the society have been successful in every respect, especially financially, and always met promptly every obligation, and the forty-third fair to be held In 1902 gives satisfactory promise of meeting every expectation. Benton-Warren Agricultural Society. Benton and Warren counties conjointly hold annual fairs under the auspices of the Benton-Warren Agricultural society. Which was organized June 5, 1890, the result of co-operation of many of the lead-

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Averaged 41 Bushels per Acre We raised IS acres of Fultzo-Medlterranean wheat and threshed 615 bushels of beautiful wheat. This Is an average of 41 bushels per acre. This Is the finest wheat I ever grew. F. B. W. & Son, Harrison Co., Ky. Fultzo-Mediterranean Far Ahead I have 2Q acres of Fultzo-Mediterranean growing, and it is the best wheat on my place by 10 to 20 bushels per acre. Recently I have traveled much over Southern Michigan, and I have not seen another field that near equaled It in healthy growth and development. You can pick It out of thousands of fields. It is far ahead of our common wheat. L. A. D., St. Joseph Co.. Mich. Largest Yield He Ever Had Reporting on the wheat prospects, I expect the largest yield to the acre on my farm that I ever had. The crop consists of forty acres Harvest King, sixty acres Fultzo-Mediterra-nean. and twenty-flve acres Harvest Queen. The crop is perfect. I expect to finish barvesting by June 24. 8. J. F., Miami O»„ Bid. One Bag Yield* 106 Bushel* We are well satisfied with your wheat. Tha sack had a hole In It and about a peck lost out. From the balance we raised IM bushels; 2li bushels of seed. B. H„ BL Charles Co., Mo. Better Than Fultz Ever Was Tour Fultzo-Mediterranean wheat Is giving entire satisfaction. I sold to a number of farmers and not one can pick a flaw In It. I consider this wheat better than the old Fults ever was. It grows very vigorously; has a fine head In size, shape and structure, with ver/ large grains. It will yield heavily. Will report when threshed. A. R. 8., Saline Ccx, Hl. A Sight to S«» My crop of Fultzo-Mediterranean Is now tn shock and it is a sight to see how thick the shocks stand. I have 355 dozen, large bind, on 9 acres. In the balance of the 20-acre field I sowed Early Red Clawson, which averaged fifteen dozen to the acre. I expect forty bushels per acre of Fultzo-Mediterranean. a. B, 8., Montcalm Ca., Mich.

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ing and enterprising citizens of tho two counties, which had an aggregate population in 1890 of 24,494, and have an aggregate area of 742 square miles. Thesecounties are located in the northwestern portion of the state, bordering on the state of Illinois, and in 1900 produced of wheat, corn, oats and rye 9,100,128 bushels and 35,739 tons of timothy and clover hay. They also produced 216,948 bushels of Irish potatoes, and the live stock of the two counties aggregated 64.370 head. The first officers of the Benton-Warren Agricultural society were: President—Henry Robertson. Vice-President—Henry C. Harris. Second Vice-President—James Kirkley. Treasurer—Hiram Bright. Secretary—George W. Cone*. The present officers of the society are: President—Hiram Bright. Vice-President—Henry C. Harris. Second Vice-President—Samuel Alexander. Treasurer—H. W. Dlmmick. Secretary—W. H. McKnlght The society has held annual fairs each year since its organization, paying cash premiums ranging from *3,500 to *4,000 an nually, and the premiums have always been paid in full, and the dally attendance upon the fair has ranged from 6,000 to 7,000 each year. The society owns Its fair grounds, which are well located and valued at *7,500, with good and substantial buildings. The society maintains a good half mile track, where local candidates for fame contest their speed and win prizes, and the shade trees and an abundance of good water add to the attractions of the fairs, and there being no other fairs held In the two counties the Benton-Warren fair becomes the center of attraction, and the thirteenth will be held Aug. 25-29, 1902. Union County Fair Association. The organization of the fair association of Union county occurred during the current year, 1902. As a result the society has no history except that which relates to its organization. It has held no fairs. It has paid no premiums. Its history Ilea in the future and Its organization at this late day speaks well for the Intelligence and enterprise of the agriculturists and horticulturists of the county, and for the Influence which Is being exerted by fairs in surrounding counties which Is altogether in the line of progress, in which

The Great, New, Hardy, Productive Wheat. Surpassing in field. Stiffest Straw. Does Not Shatter. Millers Wild For It. Awarded Medal at Paris World's Fair Farmers, Here is a Variety of Wheat That Will Make Wheat Growing Much More Pj-ofitable. The FULTZ-MEDITERRANEAN wheat was originated by crossing the Fultz on the Hybrid Mediterranean. Hence the name, and all experienced wheat growers must acknowledges the parents as being among the hardiept most reliable and most valuable varieties of whea» grown in this country. A beautiful variety In straw, head and grain, even surpassing tiu? •affectation.’ of those who grow It for the find plant is a strong grower, with a corresponding Jkfrge root development. If sown thinly or damaged winter it will stoolout and PRODUCE 40 to 100 STALKS FROM ONE GRAIN. In this way, if damaged in winter, it usually makes a good crop at harvest. Farmers, by all means sow a vigorous variety of wheat, with great recuperative properties, and you will have bushels of grain and dollars for your pains when harvest comes.’ The stalks are large, short and very stiff, and STAND UP WHERE NEARLY ALL OTHER KINDS WOULD FALL. WE RECOMMEND IT AS THE BEST THAT CAN BE SELECTED FOR VERY RICH GROUND. The heads are thick and broad, broader at the top than at the bottom, looking at them edgewise. The meshes are compact and contain from three to five grains. Chaff white, heads smooth or beardless; grains large, color red. very heavy. The Fultzo-Medlterranean is EXTRA EARLY, being the first variety ready to cut of all sorts, it has been tested with. This wheat is absolutely without a peer today for standing hard winters, wet droughts, rust, bugs, fly. etc., in making a vigorous growth and heavy yields. It easily yields 10 TO 20 BUSHELS PER ACRE MORE than the old Fultz. Mediterranean. Gold Dust, Velvet Chaff, Clawson and other old favorites that have lost their original vigor. Perhaps the varieties of wheAt you are growing have died. If you don’t get yields like reported in letters below’, you want to GET RID OF THE CORPSES THIS YEAR and get this vigorous variety with young blood that will stand hardships and produce a good harvest in the end. The Originator, Mr. E. K. Adams, Gives the Following Account of This Wheatt "The Fultzo-MefllterranraD Wheat la a cross of the Hybrid Mediterranean and the Fultz. Tho Mediterranean was used as the female, the Fultz as the male, I having in view the fact that the Impress Oif the sire Is usually more marked than that of the dam upon the offspring, and my desire was to produce a smooth-headed wheat. The stamens of the Mediterranean were removed before the polen ripened. Ripe polen was then taken from the Fultz and placd upon the stigma of the Mediterranean and the head worked upon was protected by a thin gauze to prevent accident to ft. The product of this head was carefully saved and planted the next season. When the wheat headed there was one particular head that more than the others Impressed me. It was a very Compact smooth head: almost square at the top, resembling tho Mediterranean In shape, but filling better. The straw is short coarse and stiff. "From the product of this head selections were made for four years. In eight years every wheat grower in tho county was commenting favorably upon the good qualities of the new variety. Threshers and millers praised It and In a remarkably short time Is superceded ell other varieties tn my district, until now there is very

Farmers Come Expressly to See it I purchased of you last season two bushels Of Fultzo-Mediterranean, which I sowed on 134 rods of ground on the 25th day of September. I sowed with the wheat 200 pounds of wheat fertilizer. I do not think I lost one plant In wintering, although'our farmers complain of severe winter killing. This wheat was In head May 34th. and will be in bundle July 1 (extremely early for New York). It challenges the curiosity of a wide section and many farmers have come expressly to examine It. I expect at the threshing that not less than 45 bushels per acre. Every kernel that I have to spare la spoken for and I want to buy more. Rev. J. W. L., Onondaga Co.. N. Y. Good For Fifty Bushel* or More It was with some feeling of doubt that I sent you the order for Fultzo-Mediterranean wheat last fall, but I had had such good success with other varieties of wheat of your introductioif, that I thought I would try it. I am more than pleased now, and this Is the finest variety of all. My elghteen-acre field is a grand sight, and good for forty to fifty bushels per acre. Your delighted customer. M. A. G., Mecosta Co., Mich. A Great Winter Wheat Fultzo-Madlterranean Is a great winter wheat I sowed 67 acres last fall of all kinds. Fultzo-Mediterranean will make a full crop of 35 to 15 bushels per acre, while the best of the others will do well to make 10 bushels. While half the ground has been plowed up, Fultzo Is all right. None other to equal R. E. C. fl.. Harrison Co., Ind. 22 to 28 Bushel* Against 10 to 18 Bushels The varieties of wheat. Harvest King and ’ Fultzo-Mediterranean, have proved very satisfactory and yielded 33 to 28 bushels to the acre, when other wheat yielded 10 to 13 bushels. Other farmers bought up the wheat and now many farmers will sow their entire crop of these varieties. Roller Mills, * Mo. Pour Acres, 126 Bushel* My four acres of Fultzo-Mediterranean i threshed 126 bushels of very fine wheat, test- ■ ing sixty-two pounds per bushel. Stood up bet’er than others. I have sold it all for seed. Tbos. P„ Todd Co., Ky

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