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The committee accepted the proposition made by Mr. Van Alstine and 

 authorized the secretary to execute the contract. 



The secretary was authorized to employ an assistant in the publicity 

 department qualified to write up and give the proper publicity to the 

 live stock end of the show. 



The committee with Mr. Fairall visited the Des Moines daily news- 

 paper offices and discussed plans for this year's fair and solicited the 

 co-operation of the newspapers in giving the fair the proper publicity. 



The committee agreed to meet on August 3 and the secretary was 

 directed to notify Mr. J. C. Beckner, superintendent of the admissions 

 department, and Mr. C. E. Hoffman, superintendent of the public safety 

 department, to meet with the committee at that time for the purpose 

 of going over the details of their departments. 



The committee met with Mr. Waymack, managing editor of the 

 Register and discussed plans for the final judging in the state-wide 

 beauty contest and the entertainment of the girls in the contest. 



The committee approved payment of bills. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 

 August 3-4, 1922. 



Members present: Cameron, Mullen and Corey. 



The committee met with Cyrus Harvey, Dr. Holmes of Drake Uni- 

 versity, Mr. Vaughn, Des Moines University and Mr. Dean of Simpson 

 College and discussed a plan for the sectarian colleges to make an ex- 

 hibit and headquarters at the fair. 



It was agreed that these colleges were to be assigned five full spaces 

 in machinery hall and that all colleges were to be invited to occupy 

 this space with exhibits. The space to be donated and one ticket 

 issued for a representative of each college. 



The committee accepted the proposition of the Thomas Electric Com- 

 pany to furnish three loud speaking machines and install same in front 

 of grand stand, also install and operate a broadcasting station on the 

 fair grounds during the fair for the sum of $200.00. 



The committee authorized the secretary to employ T. Fred Henry's 

 orchestra at $492 to play in the agricultural building and stock pavilion, 

 alternating with the Page County Band. 



The committee agreed to assign one-half space in machinery hall to 

 the Des Moines Automobile Club for the purpose of maintaining a road 

 information bureau for State Fair visitors. 



Also the Chamber of Commerce a 35 foot space under the overhanging 

 roof of machinery hall on the east side near the northeast entrance. 



The committee accepted the proposition of F. M. Barnes to deduct $500 

 from his contract and cancel the act "Ballet of Jewels." 



The committee met with representatives of the Register and Tribune 

 for the purpose of making arrangements for the beauty contest. 



The committee approved payment of bills. 



