272 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



THURSDAY MORNING. 



November 8, 1906. 



Meeting called to order at 11 o'clock by President Shilling. 

 The President : I have two communications to read at this 

 time, which are as follows : 



Port Dodge, la., Nov. 5, 1906. 

 Mr. S. H. Thompson, City: 



Dear Sir — Enclosed you will find an invitation to the chairman of 

 the next place of meeting committee in the Buttermakers' Convention, 

 which meets in Cedar Rapids this week. 



This invitation is extended by the Commercial Club for them to hold 

 their next meeting here, and we would give them for their use the 

 armory, which we believe would be very suitable for their needs. We 

 could also furnish them with some music by the band and otherwise 

 entertain and make pleasant their stay. Hoping you will be successful 

 in landing the next meeting, I am, with cordial personal regards, very 

 truly, James E. Downing, Secretary. 



Fort Dodge, la., Nov. 5, 1906. 

 Chairman Next Meeting Place Committee: 



Dear Sir — The Fort Dodge Commercial Club extends an invitation to 

 the Buttermakers to hold their next meeting in Fort Dodge. 



We have one of the most suitable buildings in the State for holding 

 the meeting, and will be pleased to do everything we can to make the 

 meeting profitable and pleasant. 



The armory of the Fifty-sixth Regiment Band, which we would ask 

 to be accepted, is a new brick structure 140 by 60 feet, two stories high. 

 The main floor space is 100 feet long by 60 feet wide, with a gallery 

 running around the second floor which will seat 400 people. On the first 

 floor in addition to the large main floor are four committee rooms, 

 closets, telephones and other conveniences. The entire building is lighted 

 by gas and electricity. 



The famous Fifty-sixth Regiment band can be utilized if necessary, 

 and such other means of making the meeting successful will be provided 

 if within our power. Thanking you for giving Fort Dodge your earnest 

 consideration, I am, very truly, James E. Downing, Secretary. 



