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accessory show in the north three-fifths of Machinery Hall. The rate to 

 be ten cents per square foot and the Automobile Dealers' Association to 

 have the right to do their own decorating, put in a band stand and pro- 

 vide their own orchestra or band. 



The committee approved the payment of bills. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 

 April 18-19. 



Members present, Mullen, Cameron and Corey. 



The committee met for the purpose of conferring with parties who 

 own the houses and lots on the tract of land the board desires to pur- 

 chase. The committee held a conference with these parties and directed 

 the secretary to purchase the property owned by Clayton Norgar, 3211 

 East University avenue, for the sum of $2,875.00, all taxes and special 

 assessment for curbing to be paid by Mr. Norgar. 



The secretary was also directed to purchase the property owned by 

 Ceasar Manfredo at 3225 East University for the sum of $2,500.00, Mr. 

 Manfredo to pay all taxes and specials for curbing. 



The committee also instructed the secretary to purchase the property 

 owned by J. E. Aulman, 3223 East University avenue, for the sum of 

 $2,900.00, Mr. Aulman to pay all taxes and specials for curbing. 



The committee authorized the secretary to attend the meeting of the 

 Middle West Fairs on Sunday, April 29th, at Kansas City, Mo., and also 

 meet the committee of the International Association of Fairs and Expo- 

 sitions on government exhibits in Chicago on April 21st. 



The committee approved payment of bills. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 

 May 8-9-10. 



Members present, Cameron, Mullen and Corey. 



The Independent Order Odd Fellows was granted the use of the Stock 

 Pavilion and picnic grounds east of the Stock Pavilion for July 10th for 

 the purpose of installing ofiicers of all the lodges in Polk county, with 

 the understanding that they would pay the expense incurred in cleaning 

 up the grounds, turning on lights, etc. 



Upon recommendation of the American Shorthorn Record Association 

 the Milking Shorthorn Association and Mr. Pike, superintendent of the 

 cattle department, the committee appropriated $300 for a classification 

 for Milking Shorthorns, with the understanding that the American Short- 

 horn Record Association would contribute an equal amount. 



The committee authorized the secretary to enter into contract for 

 Henry and His Band, said band to consist of 34 pieces, for the period of 

 seven days, for the sum of $1,452; also with J. Henri Fischer for Fischer's 

 Burlington Band, said band to consist of 25 pieces, for a period of seven 

 days for the sum of $1,350. 



The committee received the following bids for constructing approxi- 



