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We did more this year to carry out the line of future permanent im- 

 provement as planned by Mr. Simonds, the landscape architect, than 

 any year since the plan was adopted, and I am more than satisfied with 

 the general arrangements as suggested by Mr. Simonds. The Board 

 made no mistake when they ordered this work done; they know now 

 just where every permanent building should be located. 



New buildings that should be give-n consideration for the next year 

 are a sheep barn, a cattle barn and the south half of tho new machinery 

 building. The exhibitors in the machinery building are so well pleased 

 with it that, so I am informed by the superintendent of that depart- 

 ment, every exhibitor of this year has engaged the same space for 1913 

 and hundreds of exhibitors who were unable to get space in the build- 

 ing have applied for space next year. With the final completion of the 

 buildings as marked out by the landscape architect, walks all covered 

 from the transportation stations to all the permanent buildings. Oh, 

 what a dream of an ideal fairground. 



The Pre^dent then appointed the following committees: 

 Committee on Credentials. 



C. W. Hoffman Decatur County. 



James Nowak Poweshiek County. 



H. C. Leach Davis County. 



Committee on Resolutions. 



T. W. Pureell Franklin County. 



John W. Palm Henry County. 



A. G. Rigby Buchanan County. 



The Secretary's report was then read by Mr. A. R, Corey. 



SECRETARY'S REPORT. 



A. R. COREY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 



Speaking from an agricultural standpoint, the year 1912 is des- 

 tined to make history for the State of Iowa. There is no question in 

 our mind what the report of Dr. Chappel, Director of the Iowa Weather 

 and Crop Service, will show when given to the public. We have al- 

 ready noticed that the government estimates the corn production in 

 Iowa for this year at 432,000,000 bushels, an increase of 44,000,000 

 bushels over the banner year, 1906. In addition to this we have had 

 individual reports from practically every section of the state indicat- 

 ing bounteous yields of corn, wheat, oats, and all other farm products. 

 Along with these unprecedented yields the farmers are receiving fair 

 prices for their products. This is not only true with agricultural prod- 

 ucts, but for beef, pork, butter, eggs and other products of the farm. 

 This has not only resulted in the prosperous condition of our farmers, 

 but it is responsible for a noticeable demand for Iowa land at prices 

 considerably advanced over a year ago. When the Iowa farmer pros- 

 pers so do all industries, and this year is no exception and finds them 

 in a flourishing condition. 



