10 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 

 April 4-5-6. 



Committee met on April 4- with members Cameron, Olson and Corey 

 present; also director Mullen. 



The purpose of this special committee meeting was to consider a 

 proposition from Mr. Allen, representing Sears-Roebuck and Company, 

 Chicago, for space to exhibit agricultural implements. 



Agreement was reached whereby they were assigned spaces 23-24-25-27 

 and 38 inclusive in the west end of Power Hall, containing 4,950 feet of 

 floor space at five cents a square foot. Mr. Allen agreed to submit a list 

 of the implements and articles that would make up their exhibit, and if 

 the same is as per list agreed upon by the committee, Mr. Allen, the 

 secretary is authorized to execute contract for this space. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 

 April 5. 



Members present, Cameron, Olson and Corey; also director C'urtin. 



The purpose of the meeting was to consider a proposition froimi J. Alex 

 Sloan to furnish cars and drivers for two days' auto racing at the Iowa 

 State Fair, to wit: Saturday, August 26 and Friday, September 1. An 

 agreement was reached whereby Mr. Sloan was to furnish ten specially- 

 built racing cars with eight professional drivers to participate in races 

 on those dates for the sum of $3,000. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 

 April 6. 



Members present Cameron, Olson, Corey. Order was signed on the 

 Auditor of State for the sum of $4,207 for the purpose of paying balance 

 due on the sewer. 



The committee decided on the following special days: 



Wednesday and Thursday, August 23-24 as Preparation Days. 



Friday, August 25, Des Moines Day and Auto Racing Day. 



Sunday, August 27, Music Day. 



Monday. August 28, Manufacturer's and Implement Dealers' Day. 



Tuesday, August 29, Old Soldiers' Day. 



Wednesday, August 30, Iowa Day and Boys' and Girls' Club Day. 



Thursday, August 31, Prize Live Stock Parade Day. 



Friday, September 1, Auto Racing Day. 



The committee approved an addition of $25 to the Graphic and Plastic 

 Art Department for premiums on posters; also added $29 to the sheep 

 classes and $100 for premium on fleeces. 



The committee approved payment of bills. 



