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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1921)
8. THE MORNING OREGOXIAX, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1021 STATE FAIR VISITED BY BOOSTER CLUBS 1000 Uniformed Men Parade Over Grounds. RACES DECLARED GOOD Art Exhibit, Livestock. Horse Show and Big Danco Anions Many Attractions. BY W. A. PETITT. SALEM, Or., Sept. 27. (Special.) Msmbers of booster organizations from varloua tectlona of Oregon and Washington, to th number of mora than 1000, Invaded the state (air grounds her today, took charge of the programme, and put over a series of entertainment stunts unpreced ented In the history of Oregon's great annual event. It waa booster day In every sense cf the word, and the visiting organ izations made their presence known by giving original Veils, singing songs typical of their home com munities and Indulging In other demonstrations appropriate for such an occasion. Included among the vis iting organizations were the Hubs rians of Albany, Radiators of Eugene, Kerrlana of Newberg, Reparians of Portland.' Prunarlans of Vancouver, Wash., Cherrlans of Salem and scat tering delegations representing other c!ubs of the state. Uniforms Are Wr. The Hubarlans were dressed In their attractive whits suits, straw hats with blue band, and provided their own music with a group of saxaphone artists. The Radiators ap peared all "dolled up" In their nattle grey suits, while 'the Berriana wore distinctive red hats shaped and col ored to represent a strawberry. The Rosarlann. Cherrians and Prunarlana were attired in their marching suits of grey material. On the sleeve of the Kosailan uniforms was a likeness of a rose worked In red, while on the sleeve of the Prunarlans' coats was a likeness of the prune. The visiting organisations arrived at the fair grounds shortly after 10 o'clock, where they were formally welcomed by Charls E. Knowland, King Blng of th Salem Cherrlans. Stunts followed In front of the Chr rlan headquarters, after which the visitors, headed by the saxaphone band, fell in line and paraded to all parts of the grounds. What was ad vertised as a Dutch lunch followed at noon. All uniformed members of the visiting delegations were honor guests at thls event. Races Are Witnessed. This afternoon the boosters attend ed the race programme. Although clouds hung low over the track, the speed events were among the best witnessed here In recent years, and the grandstand was crowded to ca pacity. Other features this afternoon Included a baloon ascension, airplane tunts by De VlUlers. known as the "flying cowboy," and a concert by H. N. Ktoudenmeyer's band of Port land. The afternoon programme was followed by a banquet served by the Halcm Cherrlans In honor of the vis iting booster organizations. Horse racing on an Illuminated track was witnessed here tonight for the first time in the history of the Oregon state fair. Powerful search lights played on the horses as they galloped around ths track, and the excitement attending these events was even greater than prevailed at the official races held In the after noon. These races will be held night ly unltl the conclusion of the fair. Home Show Is Staged. Another added feature tonight was the horse- show. There were 12 events. Including four jumping num bers which brought the spectators to their feet. Features of the horse show were the "fire Jump" and the, "handy hunters." Other amusements tonight Include auto polo on Lone Oak ' track, In front of the grand stand, band concerts, music by the Old Soldiers' Fife and Drum corps, midway features, and dancing in the pavilion. To the latter event were admitted only members of the uni form booster organization and their partners. Important among the attractions at this year's fair Is the art department, under the direction of Mrs. Alice Welster of Tortland. In this depart ment are displayed portraits, land scapes, marines. photographic and miscellaneous exhibits ertainlng to arts and crafts. Taintlngs on Exhibit. Of paramount Importance and In terest Is the famous Beckwlth collec tion, comprising copies of the old mastere. This Includes reproductions of the work of Velasquez. Reubens. Rembrandt. Reynolds and a number of other painters of the world. Mrs. Welster, who has chsrge of the ar( exhibit, was at one time a pupil of Mr. Beckwlth. Of, special interest In the art di vision Is the unique exhibit of Miss Margaret De Voe White, a yaonfr Portland artist who has originated a distinctive art In the creation of milature bas reliefs i colored wax. Children of prominent Portland fami lies are represented, and the quite remarkable study of a middle-aged woman is also Included. Mrs. William Gatens has entered a portrait of Judge Gatens. She also has on 'exhibit a number of other chsrmlng canvases. Art 'Indents Exhibit. Sidney Bell has sent a group of paintings that would do credit to an art exhibit anywhere. Clyde Leon Keller, also of Portland, has on dis play many new pictures. The Port land Art Museum students have a sec tion In which still life, studies from life and decorative panels are featured.- Mrs. J. Albert Jackson of Portland was to have assisted Mrs. Welser, but wss unable to keep her appointment. Mrs. Irene Giacomlnl of Portland was substituted. In The poultry exhibit todsy were found 12 CHI chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks, 250 pigeons. 300 rabbits and other representatives of this rtlvlslon. The poultry exhibit from the Washington stats fair arrived here yesterday and breeders and fan ciers from all parts of the west, middle west and southeast are rep resented. The new poultry building Is modern In every particular and ths wire show cages have proved a great advantage over the coops for merly assigned to this department. Judging Is Begun. . The judging of the county exhibits started today, and It was predicted that announcement of the award in this division would be mads tomor row night. There are 17 counties competing. Marlon being merely a complimentary exhibitor because of its geographical location. The midway shows this year are the best ever assembled on the grounds and not a game savoring of chance has been allowed to operate. and educational exhibit from the Ore gon Agricultural college and the I'ni verslty of Oregon, aleo a unique dis play arranged by the Salvation Army, and a floral offering not equaled at any previous state fair. The Portland Floral society and the Salem Floral society have large and attractive ex hibits, while the Individual offerings are mors numerous than ever before. Auto Kxfclhlta tiood. . The automobile and truck depart ment also has come under the wire for honors this year. Every foot of floor space In this division is occupied, and practically every make of car Is rep resented. The same is true of the machinery section. . The livestock barns were crowded with admiring visitors today, and the (.collection of animals was pronounced by experienced breeders as the finest ever assembled west of Chicago. In cluded In these exhibits are horses, cattle, sheep and hogs from as far east as New York and as far south as Florida. Tomorrow will be Salem day. and In the language of the union worker, the merchants and shopkeepers have declared a lockout. Offices at the state capltol also will be closed during part of the day as will the county and municipal departments. Many smaller towns of the county also have sent word to the fair board that they will hut up shop, snd come to Salem In a body to attend the fair. Rapes Are Booked. The feature of tomorrow's pro gramme probably will be the racing card in the afternoon. This will In clude the 2:08 pace for a purse of $2000. 8:18 pace for a purse of $800 and several running events. There also will be automobile races and auto polo. Lighter attractions scheduled for tomorrow Include canning dTemonstra tlons by the various canning clubs In the industrial club department, a bal loon ascension, airplane stunts, a pa rade of prize-winning livestock in the new pavilion, concerts by Stouden meyer's band, assisted by Miss Nellie Wetmore. cornetlst, and an Informal address by Mrs. Alice Weister. The evening programme for Wednesday will be featured by an entertainment In the main pavilion by the foreign born citizens of Oregon, who will ap pear in native costumes. Special plans are being made for the dedication of the new restroom fcrected for the members of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Wom en's Relief corps Friday, just north of the main entrance to the grounds. The land was donated a year ago by the state fair board and the money to build the structure was raised by popular subscription. Tomorrow night there will be held the annual meeting of the Oregon Pure-Bred Livestock association. At this meeting a reorganization will bo perfected to the extent of affili ating with numerous county and state organizations having for' their purpose the promotion of the live stock interests. Officials of the fair announced to night that the attendance today was the largest for any Tuesday in the blatory of the event. A. J. KAXEY'S FOULTKY WIN'S 300 HEAD OF DAIRY CATTLE ON EXHIBIT AT OREGON FAIR Herd From Oregon Agricultural College Praised Especially Great Dairy Future Is Predicted for State High-bred Animals on Show. Corbett Man Takes All Places With Cockerels. SALEM. Or.. Sept. 27. (Special.) Awards announced in the poultry de partment up until tonight showed that A. J. Raney of Corbett had won all places with his cockerels and first two places on hens. Judging in this department started ycesterday. but It will be tomorrow night or Thurs day before all the awards are made. The poultry exhibit, acording to the officials in charge, is the largest ia the history of Oregon state fairs. Mr. Raney 1 In partnership in the poultry businesa with Julius Meier of Portland, and their ranch near Corbett Is said to be one of the best equipped In the west. Mr. Raney has been ex hibiting at state fairs in Oregon for many years and has been successful in winning many prises at each. Other prUes, It was predicted today, would go to his fowls before the judging of this year's exhibits is completed. Y. M. O. A. Gym Classes Formed. CENTRALIA, Wash., Sept. 27. (Special.) Under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., gymnasium classes for men of the city were organised last night. H. K. Uhormley. Y. M. C. A. secretary, will be the Instructor. A basketball league will probably be organized later. The men will have the use of-the high school gymnasium on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Orpheum matinee todsy. 15-2S-S0-Ad. BY ADDISON BENNETT. SALEM. Or., Sept. 27. (Special.) One of the great features of every state fair Is the display of livestock. The outstanding feature of this 60th show Is the great num ber and exceedingly fine quality of the dairy stock. To accommodate all of the exhibitors two tents had to be utilized, the three barns lacking In space by more than 50 head. I undertook this morning to go through the barns and tents where the cattle are stabled and make a mention of the various exhibits and give the names of the exhibitors, but I had not gone far before I found it an almost Impossible task, abso lutely so to get my dispatches on the wires In due season. But I made a stagger at it. and be gan with barn No. 1. - Going into that building from the west. I found a big sign about Tillamook cattle over the entrance, but later found that the Tillamook' entries were more or less scattered, and then there was no person who could give me the de tails I wished, for Just then many of the''exhibitors were out In the judges' pavilion, where the prizes were being awarded. 86 Cattle In Barn. , In this barn are 86 head of dairy stock, the three leading classes being about equal Jerseys. Holsteins and Guernseys. I suppose some will say It would be better for me to give the exact number of each breetf in each barn, for the Jersey, the Holstein and the Guernsey breeders are clannish, each thinking his favorite breed Is the leader. Now I am not prejudiced against or partial to either of the breeds mentioned-and do not act with Intended unfairness. I try to do the best I can for each breed with th facts I can collate. But let me repeat that in barn No. 1. and in barns Nob. 2 and 3, and in the tents, the three breeds are pretty equally divided. Exhibitors Are Named. D. H. Looney of Jefferson, Or., has nine head of Guernseys; R. B. Magru der of Clatskanle, three head of Guernseys. (In publishing the name of Mr. Magruder, I hope the typo will not make the name McCarthy, McDuff or Morlarty. nor yet Meander. I make this request because when I visited the Magruder place a couple of months ago and wrote about It the article- ap peared with his name terribly butch ered.) The Highland Grove farm of F. R. Bears. Tillamook, has among his Jer seys ths celebrated Lady Ormsby of Rock, a cow with a record close up to the world champion, and his cow Chimacum Wayne Monarch Cornuco pia gave 23,296 pounds of milk in 105 days, which waa productive of 822.8 pounds of butter fat. She was, so the owner told me, the first Oregon Hol stein to break a world's record. I can only mention briefly the en tries of L. A. McCormack of Tina mook, Howard Edwards of Lee, Or.: O. H. Graves of Bay City, Howard Edwards of Tillamook city, H. A. Brant of the same place, and also Herman Maso. They shipped In a mixed car and I did not get their en tries properly tabulated. I. however, give their names to show what a wide Interest the Tillamook people have In high-grade dairy stock. . There are other Tillamook entries, but I cannot give them at present. Fans Sends Carload. From the- great River Banks farm In Josephine county, on the Apple gate river, near Grants Pass, the msnager, Clyde E. Nlles, has a car load, ten head of Guernseys of native birth and three of the same breed Im ported. Mr. Nlles also has some en tries in the swine classes. I will not undertake to classify barn 2. It la a mixed lot stabled there, consisting of 182 head of Guernseys. Holsteins and Jerseys. I could not get In touch with anybody to post me there. In barn 31 was attracted first by the veteran Holstein breeder, William Bishop, of Chimacum, Wash. He has 15 head,- among them the great sire, Greenbanks Sir Ormsby Hengerveld, and his great cow, Hazelwood Peeterjl Jewell. I often wonder If Mr. Bishop knows where he lives, and If he does, I wonder If he and his Holstein pets ever get home. I guess he never misses a tsrir of any moment in the west.' And rest assured he gets his hsre of blue, ribbons. There is a carload of mixed dairy stock from Coos county, but I will not stop to discuss it further than to give the names of the exhibitors and their entries. John Whobrey of Broadbent has three head of milking shorthorns; Ralph Bun of Argo, two head of Jerseys; John Carl of Argo. two Jerseys; A. O. K. Jcliand. North Bend, one Jersey: L. J. Simpson, North Bend, four Holsteins, and the county agricultural station, one Guernsey. All of the Coos exhibits are properly placarded, and on a huge banner is the following sentiment in large letters: "Coos County The United States' Garden of Eden." College Exhibit Fine. One of the overflow tents is occu pied with the wonderful exhibit from the Oregon Agricultural college. I suppose this is the finest and largest exhibit the fair has tver had from one exhibitor. I hope every reader of this article who comes to the fair will visit this tent and carefully sur vey the cattle, one by one. You will find persons there to tell you ail about them. No matter whether you love best the Jerseys, the Holsteins, the Ayrshires (or even the Bennett dual purpose cow, that gives half milk and half beer), you will find, each getting an equal show. . If you will look these exhibits over care fully you will. I know, vote more cheerfully hereafter for Oregon Agri cultural college appropriations. There are eight Holsteins, six Jerseys, seven Guernseys and ten Ayrshires. In another tent there are 20 head of Red Polls belonging to L. C. Cogs well, and six head ' belonging to a person unknown to me, for there were no placards to give the name of the exhibitor and no person- to tell it to me. v Display Is Praised. So altogether we have here in the cow barns and tents about 300 head of as choice dairy cattle as was ever before assembled at one time in the west. Indeed, It Is such a display as was probably never equaled In this country save at Chicago, and maybe not there. And let me remind the reader that we are making very rapid progress in increasing the number of our dairy cattle and in raising the standard of quality. Even the beginner in the Industry these times will not start with a bunch of scrubs. He will have at least an animal or two of high breeding. And as he goes higher -he soon finds' that the cream of the dairy business is on the very heights of quality the higher the better. What an Interesting study It would make, if we had the data- (which we have not) to compare our dairy cattle today with the state's dairy cattle at the first Oregon state fair and bring the record down by decades to 1921! To make a comparison of those 60 fairs would bring us down from the tallow-candle to electricity, from the tin horn and speaking tube to the telephone, from the ox cart to the automobile. But not one of those features of progress means as much to Oregon as the advance made from the- Mexican longhorn cows, that pre vailed 'here 60 years ago, and our wonderful milk stock of today. And our annual fairs have had much to do with the advancement, and will have still more to do from now on. Dairy Future Predicted. Oregon is destined to be the great dairy state of the union. You can not advance any successful argument to deny It. The answer is written in our soil and our climate, in our owners and breeders, and those who will not admit it do not understand the matter. Yes. written upon the star of destiny is the motto: "Oregon, the great Dairy State of the Union." And a majority of the people living In the state today will live to see my words come true. We old-timers will miss it, but we may get credit for foreseeing it. Of course, you have already read what Mr. Pettlt has said about the weather, the crowd, the races, etc. I will only say that the first is Ideal, the crowd Is, I judge the largest of the Tuesday crowds of the 60 fairs and the races, alas, I do not get to see. But Starter McNair tells me they will be more than usually well contested, therefore more than usu ally interesting. Orpheum matinee today. 1 Ad. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiw All-Year Telephone Service At all seasons of the year Pacific Long Distance telephone service helps to keep up the volume of Ore gon trade. The invitation to "Buy Oregon Products" becomes a reality when communication between distant parts of the state is made easy. 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