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interesting and instrnctive features in this line was the electrical 

 exhibit, which demonstrated the application of electric power to 

 practically every farm task, both outdoor and indoor. It was thor- 

 oly educative and edifying, and sent many a visitor back to the 

 farm with new ideas and a determination to put them into prac- 

 tice. 



THE POULTRY SHOW. 



With hundreds of chanticleers crowing challenge to competitors 

 and thousands of visitors voicing admiration for their feathered 

 favorites the Poultry Building was a busy and noisy place. 



It was a grand display of what might be called the feathered 

 resources of Iowa, by no means an industry to be overlooked when 

 the annual output of poultry products reaches well beyond $30,- 

 000,000. The premium classifieation provided for more than one 

 hundred varieties of the different breeds and strains, and judging 

 from the bedlam of crowing and cackling they were all numerously 

 represented. Farm flocks of choice breeding were much in evidence 

 and went far to confirm the experience of travelers who cross 

 the state with their eyes open, either by rail or auto route, that 

 Iowa is a land of pure bred poultry. 



There were many practical demonstrations and object lessons 

 in connection with the show for the benefit of poultry growers, 

 caponizing, killing, dressing and packing; preservation of eggs, 

 fighting lice and prevention of disease. 



NIGHT SHOWS POPULAR. 



The night shows were more liberally patronized than ever be- 

 fore. With the exception of one night the Stock Pavilion was 

 packed to capacity to enjoy the horse show. The programs varied 

 from night to night, but were always of a character to interest 

 lovers of fine animals and gay trappings. Missouri, as usual sent 

 a large number of her splendid saddle horses to contribute to the 

 gaiety of things; and while the average lowan prefers a car for 

 pleasure riding, he enjoys the saddle horse contests immensely. 

 The hunters and high jumpers were out in fewer numbers than 

 formerly, but put up a fairly good show nevertheless. 



The grand stand and bleachers were packed with humanity 

 night after night to witness the presentation of "Modem War- 

 fare." As an attraction it fitted in perfectly with prevailing con- 

 ditions and took on a new significance in connection with the war- 



