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same design as that used in the International Live Stock show barns, the 

 partitions to be four feet high in front and tapering down to the floor 

 four feet back of the partition to which the cattle are tied. 



The hour for releasing live stock and other exhibits was discussed 

 by the committee and the following was decided upon: 



All live stock at six p. m. Friday, September 3. 



All concessions at twelve o'clock, midnight, Friday, September 3. 



All other exhibits at seven a. m, Saturday, September 4. 



The committee authorized the superintendent of grounds to purchase 

 new tires for the International Truck. 



The committee approved revision of the rules and prices of admission 

 to be published in the premium list. 



The committee approved payment of claims on file. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. 

 April 5, 6, 7, 8. 



Members present: Cameron and Corey. 



The committee authorized a bid of $300 for the Western Breeders' 

 Futurity; $250 for the trot and $50 for the pace. 



The secretary was authorized to take membership in the Horse Asso- 

 ciation of America at an expense of $5.00. 



The committee approved the appointment of L. R. Fairall as director of 

 the Publicity Department at $2,000 per year. 



On the recommendation of Mr. H. L. Pike, Superintendent of the Cattle 

 Department, the following classification was adopted for Hereford cattle: 



Offered by 



Offered by Hereford 



Department. Association. Total. 



Open class $3,500 $3,500 $7,000 



Fat Herefords 300 300 600 



Amateur class 500 . . . 500 



Calf Club 450 200 650 



Total, 1920 $4,750 $4,000 $8,750 



The committee approved the purchase of 437 steel frame camp chairs 

 at 75c each from the hut at Fort Des Moines, to be used in the grandstand 

 boxes and the boxes in the Stock Pavilion. 



The secretary was authorized to contract for the Mahaffey Orchestra 

 to consist of twelve girls for the sum of $275, the contract to cover seven 

 days of the fair. , 



The secretary was authorized to secure quotations from the Q. M. De- 

 partment for 750 single cots and 750 mattresses or bed ticks to be used 

 in the Boys and Girls' Dormitories and for the employes in the Police, 

 Admission, Concession and Treasurer's Departments. 



