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year. This is an increase of $27,081.84 over 1919 and is consider- 

 ably larger than the premiums paid by other state fairs. That 

 the increase in premium offerings was well worth while is clear- 

 ly shown by the remarkable development in the quality of ex- 

 hibits and the increase in the number of exhibitors noted at this 

 year's state fair. Detailed tabulations covering the attendance, 

 number of entries, premiums paid and comparison between the 

 1920 fair and previous fairs are contained elsewhere in this report. 



One of the greatest features of interest to live stock breeders 

 at the 1920 Iowa State Fair was the newly completed cattle 

 barn and sale pavilion. This barn is the largest of its kind in 

 the country and the sale pavilion, which will be finished January 

 1, 1921, promises to make the Iowa State Fair grounds the live 

 stock sale center for this part of the Middle West. 



The barn is of steel and brick construction. The outside di- 

 mensions are 325 feet by 450 feet. This monster structure pro- 

 vides stalls for 1,520 head of exhibition cattle, sleeping quarters 

 for herdsmen, offices for superintendent and assistants, and ample 

 shower baths. 



Special consideration has been given to light and ventilation. 

 Judges at the 1920 State Fair pronounced it practically ideal 

 from this standpoint. In the housing of the cattle, there are 

 practically no obstructions to break the view from one end of 

 the building to the other. This gives exhibitors locations which 

 are equally accessible to the general public. The wide aisles 

 do away with much of the congestion which is common in many 

 show pavilions at the larger fairs. City water is carried to all 

 parts of the building and is connected with an elaborate drain- 

 age system providing for perfect sanitation. 



The sale pavilion which is to be completed by the first of the 

 year is looked upon by experts as a model. The sale ring has 

 a seating capacity of 1,000 and is free from obstruction of any 

 kind. It is heated and ventilated by a fan system which forces 

 in fresh warm air and draws out the foul air at the same time. 

 For the convenience of breeders special wash racks with hot 

 and cold water are provided. This makes it possible to have all 

 stock properly groomed before it goes into the sale ring. 



Ample office room is provided in the west end of the build- 

 ing. To the right of the entrance there is a large dining room 

 with a fully equipped kitchen. This is designed to accommodate 

 not only the herdsmen but also persons coming to attend the 



