150 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



part of the State Fair Grounds on the east side lying east of the 

 section line; and further, the State Board of Agriculture, through 

 its Executive Committee, would agree to pay $50.00 each for twelve 

 (12) additional lots adjoining above lots on the west, or $600.00 

 cash for the twelve lots. 



The Secretary was instructed to engage Mrs. L. L. Babcock for 

 Matron of the Woman's Building; also to arrange with Dr. G. N 

 Ryan for medical service at the hospital in the "Woman's Building 

 during the Fair. _ 



The Superintendent of Grounds was instructed to elevate the 

 office of the Superintendent of Agriculture and place it just north 

 of the music balcony. 



The Superintendent of Grounds was instructed to construct an 

 additional room to the office of Superintendent of Sheep. 



Executive Committee Meeting. 



June 13, 14, 1906. 



Committee met at call of President with all members present. 



On motion the Superintendent of Grounds was instructed to 

 erect a Fire Station on Grounds, as per plans, on site immediately 

 west of Feed Barn. 



The matter of display advertising for Fair of 1906, was con- 

 sidered, assignments duly made, and Secretary instructed to con- 

 tract for same. 



Bids for orchestral music in Stock Pavilion during Fair of 1906 

 were received and opened, and the bid of Mr. O'Connell being the 

 lowest, contract was duly made at price of $80 for week. 



Sketches of background for the night entertainment from the 

 Scenic Company at Chicago, for a garden scene upon 6-ounce duck, 

 275 feet long and 24 feet high at 8 cents per square foot were re- 

 ceived and considered. On motion, the Secretary Avas instructed 

 to purchase said background and also to make arrangements for 

 the necessary light in connection with the night show. 



Executive Committee Meeting. 



' August 6, 7, 1906. 



Committee met at call of President with all members present, 

 also Board member, Mr. Curtiss, Superintendent of Horse Depart- 

 ment. 



