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Thf! trnin as ii.snal consisted of three pnssfiTiger coaches in which lee- 

 tores were given and fonr express cars which were used for the exhibits. 



The exhibits in one car illustrated the different classes of soils and 

 proper and improper methods of handlinjij them, and another was filled 

 with specimens of some 40 varieties of wheat. The straw. p;rain and 

 flonr of the different varieties, as well as the bread made from them, 

 were shown. 



One of the objects of the train was to demonstrate the merits of Michi- 

 f^an grown winter wheat as compared with spring wheat for bread mak- 

 ing, as well a.s pastry. The Htate Millers' Asswiation co-oj)erated by 

 furnishing as a demonstrator, Miss Agnes JFiint of the T)omestic Science 

 depflrtment of the Agricnltnral College, and one car was given up to 

 the ladies. Miss Tlunt was jiT'ovided with a kitchen ontfit and both lec- 

 tured npon and demonstrated the method of preparing the dough when 

 making bread from winter wheat. The domestic science exhibits were 

 in charge of Miss Vesta C, Ilaney, assistant to the Superintendent of 

 Farmers' Institutes, who demonstrated some of the kitchen utensils, such 

 as fireless cooker's, coffee j)ercolators, bread and cake mixers, lunch 

 lK>xes, etc., and displayed samples of the work done in the Domestic 

 Science and Domestic Art departments of the college. 



The State Library and the State Board of Health also co-o|K;rated by 

 fitting up very attractive and interesting exhibits. One entire car was 

 occupied by the State Board of Jlefjlth. The exhibit was in charge of 

 Dr. R. L. Dixon, Secretary of the Board, who was accompanied by Dr. 

 Q. O. Gilbert and T. S. Ainge, of his oflRce force. The car was filled with 

 interesting exhibits, including models, charts and, specimens illustrating 

 the dangers from tuberculosis, typhoid fever, impure milk, house flies, 

 etc., and methods of combating and controlling them. 



The exhibit from the State Librarv consisted of sample traveling li- 

 braries and of collections of pictures, such as are loaned to schools, 

 grangf^ and other organizations. The car was in charge of Mrs. Marj' 

 C. Spencer, State Librarian, and Prof. 11. D. Bailey. 



The State Millers' Ass-ociation co-of>erated further by having upon 

 the train J. H. T*rout of Howard City and Harry E. Hooker, Lansing, 

 Kscretarv of the association, one of whom spioke at each place upon the 

 needs of the millers and they advised the farmers r-egarding the nature 

 of the wheat which would be t>est adapted to their needs, and for which 

 they could pay the highest price. The importance of keeping the wheat 

 free from smut and from rve, cockle and other weeds, was also urged. 



The lecture force from the college included Mr. W. F. Raven, Prr.f. 

 V. M. Shoesmith, ^\r. C. H. Spurway and Mr, Geo. Bouyoucos, who ('i?<- 

 cussed different pha.^es of wheat culture, including the selection of iha 

 soil, its x^lace in the rotation. 7)reparation of the land, use of fertilizers, 

 choice of varieties, seeding, etc. 



The officers of the county institute societies were aided in advertis- 

 ing the train by the local and agricultural j)apers, and the bv t'le Ura\ 

 millers, health officers and station agents. 



The attendance at the train at nearly everv- sto]i was ay large as 

 could be accommodated, and at several points it was found necessary 

 to open up the exhibit cars after filling all of the seats In the coaches. 



The trip lastefl eleven days and the interest seemed gener,';!. Jt cer- 

 tainly brought home to the farmers the need of greater care in growing 



