Cattle Department J. A. Beidler. Swine Department J. F. Cross. Sheep and Poultry Departments-C. W. McFarland. Women's and Art Departments-T. E. Cromley. Horticultural and Agricultural Departments-W. G. Farnsworth. Mechanics and Manufacturers' Products-C. H. Ganson. Merchandise and Music-C. H. Ganson. President Dean also appointed the following committees for the year 1912: Grounds and Buildings-Messrs. Dean, Ganson and Cromley. Ewart. Auditing-Messrs. Beidler, Kilgore and McFarland. Secretary Sandles presented to the Board plans for display of rural school work at State Fair, and same were approved. No further business, Board adjourned at 5:30 p. m. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COLUMBUS, OHIO, March 6, 1912. Pursuant to call, Ohio State Board of Agriculture met Wednesday, 10 a. m., March 6th, with following members responding to roll call: Messrs. Dean, Kilgore, Farnsworth, Ewart, Cromley, Lybarger, Ganson and Cross. Mr. Beidler absent on account of illness, Mr. McFarland reporting at afternoon session. Secretary read minutes of Board meeting of January 31st. Same approved. Secretary Sandles reported on the following: That in response to letters sent out from the Department, reference H. B. 18,005, providing for appropriation of $100,000 by the United States for agricultural and horticultural exhibits in the various States, favorable replies were received from all Ohio Congressmen. That Centennial Commission had passed resolution to readjust program, so as to bring many of their main features within week of State Fair. That after conference with Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, reference United States Department of Agriculture exhibit at coming State Fair and Centennial Celebration, promise had been secured that such exhibit would be granted, on condition that Centennial Commission make application, and that hotel and traveling expenses of persons in charge of exhibit be paid by the Ohio Department. At this point Dr. Jones, of the Centennial Commission, appeared before the Board, relative to employment of union labor on State Fair Grounds, in so far as possible, and asked that representatives of the leading labor unions be granted an audience with the Board at afternoon session. It was proposed by Mr. Ewart, seconded by Mr. Cromley, that Board give a hearing to committee from Federation of Labor at 3:30 p.m. Motion unanimously carried. Secretary Sandles presented following recommendations of Mr. H. C. Schwarz, superintendent State Fair Grounds: The Ohio State Board of Agriculture, Columbus. Columbus, March 4, 1912. Gentlemen: I beg to submit the following recommendations for repairs and improvements on State Fair grounds: Iron fence around race track should be completed, and include three double gates. Old fence is absolutely beyond repair. I recommend painting iron fence on 11th avenue, from Superintendent's residence, west. One-half of power hall needs slate roof. Last year during fair when it rained exhibitors in same were compelled to move. If old engine house is used, a new slate roof will be needed for same. Two of the outside toilets need new roofs. Half of teamster's dwelling needs new roof. Water line should be extended to this dwelling, as occupants have been compelled to carry water from grandstand all winter. I recommend that architect examine roof on Horticultural building, as I regard it in a dangerous condition. Speed horse barns all need painting and new spouting. Machinery buildings and power hall need painting and new gutters. All other buildings need general repairs-painting, repairs to roofs and gutters. The Grant building especially needs painting. I also recommend new roads and more drainage. A new track drag scraper is badly needed; also one two-horse wagon, with Melrose convertible wagon bed, and one horse, weighing from 1,350 to 1,400 pounds. I also find that a road scraper is very necessary for our work. I recommend the placing of 24 sanitary drinking fountains. The old fountains are in such condition that repairs would cost as much as new ones. Respectfully submitted, H. C. SCHWARZ, Superintendent. Moved by Mr. Kilgore, seconded by Mr. Lybarger, that above recommendations be accepted and approved, and that Grounds and Buildings Committee be instructed to act on same. On roll call, motion carried unanimously. In the matter of purchase of horse for State Fair Grounds it was proposed by Mr. Lybarger, seconded by Mr. Ganson, that Mr. Schwarz be authorized to act. Motion carried. At 12 o'clock noon Board recessed until 1:00 p. m., at which time it reconvened and proceeded to the opening of bids for construction of buildings on State Serum Farm. The following were received and tabulated: FOR STORAGE BARN, FARM BARN, PIGGERY AND SANITARY MANURE Moved by Mr. Farnsworth, seconded by Mr. Kilgore, that bid of Moor Brothers for $5,444 on two farm cottages, being the lowest and regular in all respects, be accepted. On roll call, motion unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Farnsworth, seconded by Mr. Ewart, that bid of Samuel A. Esswein for $1,074 on water mains for Serum Farm, being the lowest, be accepted. On roll call all members voted aye. It was proposed by Mr. Cromley, seconded by Mr. Kilgore, that whereas, all bids on storage barn, farm barn, piggery and sanitary manure pits being above estimate of architect, same be rejected. Motion unanimously carried. It was proposed by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. Ewart, that Secretary be authorized to readvertise for bids on above-named buildings. Motion carried. Secretary Sandles presented necessity of definite action by the Board as to erection of Dairy Building on Ohio State Fair Grounds, $10,000 being available for this purpose. Mr. Cromley proposed, and Mr. Ganson seconded, that architect be instructed to draw plans for modern dairy exhibit and demonstration building, complete, for Ohio State Fair Grounds. On roll call, motion carried. In the matter of night shows for Ohio State Fair, it was moved by Mr. Ewart, and duly seconded, that same be held from August 26th to 30th, inclusive. Motion carried. Mr. Farnsworth proposed, Mr. Lybarger seconded, that Secretary be instructed to advertise for bids on sale of concessions at coming State Fair, said bids to be received until date of April meeting of State Board of Agriculture. Motion carried unanimously. Reference sale of space in State Fair buildings for 1912 Fair, it was moved by Mr. Lybarger, seconded by Mr. Cross, that Secretary be authorized to sell space in all buildings, except that in Machinery Buildings, this to be assigned June 13th by Mr. Ewart, member in charge. Motion carried. It was proposed by Mr. Kilgore, seconded by Mr. Farnsworth, that all inside space in exhibit buildings be let at ten cents per square foot, except that occupied by State and Federal exhibits. Motion carried. At this point representatives of the Federation of Labor appeared before the Board, per arrangement at morning session. The following gentlemen urged claims of union labor for recognition on State Fair Grounds, and use of union label on literature sent out from the Department: Mr. S. H. Boggs, representing Carpenters' Union. Mr. E. Wakefield, representing Bricklayers' Union. Prof. Oscar Erf, of the Dairy Department, College of Agriculture, Ohio State University, appeared before Board in response to invitation, and offered valuable suggestions for principal features of a Dairy Building for the Fair Grounds. No further business, Board adjourned until Thursday morning, March 7th. Board convened in session 9:00 a. m. Thursday morning, March 7th, with all members present except Mr. Beidler. In the matter of improving appearance of State Fair Grounds, the following actions were taken : Proposed by Mr. Kilgore, seconded by Mr. Lybarger, that old Press Building be torn down and rebuilt in another location, and that Grounds and Buildings Committee be entrusted with work of carrying out wishes of the Board. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Farnsworth, seconded by Mr. Ewart, that old Power Plant be wrecked and removed. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. Kilgore, that secretary be authorized to purchase all buildings on Fair Grounds owned by outside parties. Motion carried. Reference funds for advertising State Fair, it was moved by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. Cromley, that $15,000 be appropriated for advertising purposes. On roll call motion carried. In the matter of shows and attractions for the Fair, it was proposed by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. Cross, that Secretary be authorized to solicit bids on same for presentation at April meeting of the Board. Motion unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. McFarland, that $12,000 be appropriated for Speed Department of the 1912 Fair. On roll call motion unanimously adopted. Secretary stated that letters had been mailed to county fairs, granges, bankers, grain dealers and millers of the State, asking that sufficient funds be raised to pay expenses of one or more boys from each county to Washington, D. C., and return, the boy to be the one growing best acre of corn in 1912, favorable replies already having been received. It was moved by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. Ewart, that Monday, August 26th, 1912, be designated as Ladies' Day at the State Fair. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Ewart, seconded by Mr. Kilgore, that invitation be extended to Ohio State Grange to hold its annual reunion on the Fair Grounds during week of State Fair. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Cromley, seconded by Mr. Kilgore, that Saturday, August 31st, be designated as Children's Free Day at State Fair. Motion prevailed. Moved by Mr. Ganson, seconded by Mr. Lybarger, that Civil War veterans be admitted free to Fair Grounds, Saturday, August 31st. Motion prevailed. At this point revision of premium list for 1912 Fair was taken up. HORSE DEPARTMENT. Moved and seconded that animals shown in Books 1 and 2 (Roadsters -Standard and Non-Standard) are eligible to show in Book 3 (American Carriage Horses). Motion carried. At this point Prof. Marshall, Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Shepard, representing Ohio Percheron Breeders' Association, appeared before the Board and urged that it take favorable action in the matter of securing National Futurity Colt Show for Ohio State Fair. Said show to be sold to highest bidder. Also requesting that movement be started for Futurity Show of Ohio-bred colts. Mr. McLaughlin also urged advisability of eliminating from premium list "Get of Sire" and "Produce of Mare" and substituting therefor show of four stallions and two mares. It was moved by Mr. Lybarger, seconded by Mr. Farnsworth, that in Book 7 (Percheron or French Draft) "French Draft" be eliminated. Motion carried. Mr. C. J. Smith, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, exhibitor in Horse Department, requested that premiums in Books 1, 2 and 3 be increased. Following action was taken on above question: That instead of increasing premiums already offered, a fourth premium be awarded in Books 1 and 2. Secretary Sandles read communication from Percheron Society of America, stating that special offer was made to Ohio State Fair exhibitors of Percheron horses. Moved by Mr. Farnsworth, seconded by Mr. Cromley, that said offer be accepted and printed in premium list. Motion prevailed. Communication was read from Association of Importers and Breeders of Belgian Draft Horses, offering special prizes for Belgian draft horses at State Fair. Moved and seconded that above proposition be accepted. Motion prevailed. CATTLE DEPARTMENT. Mr. P. G. Ross, representing Carpenter & Ross, appeared, asking that Board protest against certain rules of American Shorthorn Breeders' |