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the south Hne of Gladwin and Mason counties. There were exhibits from 

 eight counties this year and will probably be more next year. I recommend 

 that two divisions be made of these counties : First, Ogemaw, Iosco, Alcona, 

 Alpena, Presque Isle, Cheboygan, Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Grand 

 Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Mason, Lake, Osceola, 

 Clare, Gladwin, Arenac; Second, Missaukee, Roscommon, Kalkaska, Craw- 

 ford, Oscoda, Otsego, Montmorency and that four premiums be awarded in 

 each division, and that two divisions be made of the remaining counties of 

 the lower peninsula. 



I suggest that the premiums for corn grown the year previous to the fair 

 be continued, and that the premium list of 1907 contain offers for corn 

 grown in 1906. Corn is one of the most important grain products of the 

 State, and entirely inseparable from the successful raising of live stock, and 

 I think the encouragement of improvement in that direction is very im- 

 portant. I would recommend some increase in the number and amount 

 of premiums offered for corn. 



I would further suggest that the business committee use their best efforts 

 to provide a more suitable building for the Agricultural exhibit. 



As it is at the present time I would be afraid torsolicit exhibits for fear that 

 we could not take care of them. I would prefer to have a much smaller 

 exhibit and have everybody well satisfied. We have started on an upward 

 movement in this line and should do everything possible to encourage ex- 

 hibitors. Unlike live stock exhibitors, the exhibitors in this department 

 derive very little benefit from any advertising they may secure and oppor- 

 tunity for sale of articles, hence the premiums they receive are the only com- 

 pensation obtained. 



W. J. TERNEY, 

 Supt. 



Dairy Department. — No report. 

 Farm Implements Department. — No report. 



VEHICLE DEPARTMENT. 



Fred Postal, President Michigan State Agricultural Society, Detroit Mich- 

 igan: 



My Dear Sir — As Superintendent of the Carriage and Vehicle Depart- 

 ment of the Michigan State Agricultural Society for the meeting in 1906 I 

 beg leave to report: 



There were fifteen of the leading carriage and vehicle manufacturers, and 

 four motor car makers who had their goods on exhibition. It was certainly 

 a good showing and a credit to the manufacturers and the Michigan State 

 Fair Association. Everything was harmonious throughout the meeting, 

 not one complaint being registered to me, and the best and friendliest feel- 

 ings prevailed. 



There are many matters to be presented at our winter meeting which I 

 think mil be of interest and of benefit to both the manufacturers and to 

 the Fair Association regarding buildings for exhibition purposes, passes, 

 etc., etc. Hoping to meet you all at the January meeting, and wishing 

 you and your supporters the best possible success in your future work, I am, 

 as ever, 



Yours most respectfully, 



J. E. RICE. 

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