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economics and the trades and industries in the secondary schools, and 

 for the training of teachers in the state normal schools and agricultural 

 colleges for instruction in these branches under such regulations as the 

 state legislature may establish. 



The secretary read a report on the boys' judging contest at the 

 last fair and recommendations for the coming year from the 

 superintendent of the contest. On motion of Mr. Curtiss, seconded 

 by Mr. Johnston, the rule requiring each contestant to bring an 

 ear of corn was eliminated, and the amount of prizes offered was 

 allowed to remain the same as for 1911. The girls' cooking con- 

 test was discontinued. 



John W. Budd, city engineer for Des Moines, appeared before 

 the board in regard to the proposed Seventh Ward sewer in the 

 vicinity of the fair grounds and explained its location, probable 

 cost, etc. 



Mr. Curtiss moved that the board recommend to the governor 

 the re-appointment of Dr. Geo. M. Chappel as director of the Iowa 

 Weather and Crop Service ; seconded by Mr. Olson. Motion pre- 

 vailed. 



Mr. Phillips moved that the management of the 1912 state fair 

 be delegated to the executive committee and the elective mem- 

 bers of the state board of agriculture; seconded by Mr. Curtiss. 

 Motion prevailed. 



Mr. Johnston moved that the executive committee appoint the 

 superintendents of the various departments and report same later ; 

 seconded by Mr. Curtin. Motion prevailed. 



Mr. Sheldon moved that Jas. H. Deemer be elected superin- 

 tendent of the fair grounds for the ensuing year at a salary of 

 $1,200.00, with free pasturage for two cows and not to exceed ten 

 head of hogs and one team, and grain and hay for one team which 

 are to be used for work on the grounds. Motion seconded and 

 prevailed. 



Mr. Johnston moved that the days and dates for the 1912 state 

 fair be from Thursday, August 22nd, to Friday, August 30th, in- 

 clusive, the same rate of admissions as charged in 1911, and that 

 all exhibits be held on the grounds until six o'clock Friday even- 

 ing and the gates be guarded by the police until that hour. 

 Seconded by Mr. Mullen. Motion prevailed. 



Mr. Curtin moved that the president appoint a committee of 

 three to confer with the Great Western and Rock Island railway 

 officials to see if something could be done to better the loading 

 facilities at the fair grounds. Seconded by Mr. Reeves. Motion 



