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the secretary be authorized to publish the premium list at an early date. 

 Motion seconded and carried. 



The matter of putting on a spring stallion show was discussed by the 

 board and Mr. Mullen moved that the same be referred to- the executive 

 committee and Dean Curtiss with power to act. Seconded by Curtin. 

 Motion carried. 



Mr. Curtin moved that $1,000 be appropriated for the National Draft 

 Horse Breeders' Futurity and the same be continued at the 1917 fair. 

 Seconded by Tribby. Motion carried. 



The request for a classification for mule-foot hogs was brought to the 

 attention of the board. Mr. Reeves moved the request be referred to 

 Mr. Tow, Superintendent of the Swine Department, and the executive 

 committee with power to act. Seconded by Mr. Curtin. Motion carried. 



Mr. Curtin moved an appropriation of $150 for the American Poland 

 China Futurity and $100 for the Duroc Jersey Futurity be made, provided 

 the American Poland China Record Association and the National Duroc 

 Jersey Registry Association contribute to these futurities on the same 

 basis as they did in 1916. Motion seconded by Tribby. 



Mr. Pike moved that $250 be appropriated for one of the National 

 Shorthorn Breeders' Futurities provided the American Shorthorn 

 Breeders' Association guarantee this futurity to be worth $1,000. Motion 

 seconded and carried. 



The matter of allowing the people on Dean avenue to connect with the 

 state fair sewer system was discussed by the board. . Mr. Curtin move.l 

 the matter be referred to the exerutive committee with power to act. 

 Seconded by Reeves. 



The matter of allowing Highland Park College to erect a permanent 

 dining hall and headquarters for the college on the state fair grounds was 

 brought to the attention of the board. Mr. Curtin moved the application 

 be denied. Motion seconded by Mr. Davis. Carried. 



The claim of $10 filed by Howard Shaul, Williamsburg, Iowa, for the 

 loss of two poultry coops at the Iowa State Fair and the $25 claim filed 

 by the Piety Hill Farm for loss of one pullet were brought to the atten- 

 tion of the board. Mr. Escher moved the bills be not allowed. Seconded 

 by Reeves. Motion carried. 



The claim of $25 filed by Alfred Shepherd, deputy labor commissioner, 

 for loss of small engine used in connection with state factory inspectors' 

 exhibit during the fair was presented to the board and Mr. Davis moved 

 the claim be rejected. Motion seconded by Escher. Carried. 



The bond of Mr. W. W. Morrow, Treasurer, was read by the secretary. 

 Mr. Mullen moved the bond of $100,000 be approved. Motion seconded by 

 Mr. Olson and carried. 



Mr. Curtin moved all unfinished business be delegated to the executive 

 committee with power to act. Seconded by Mr. Reeves. Motion pre- 

 vailed. 



The president appointed Messrs. Pike and Legoe committee on per diem 

 and mileage. 



