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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



repairing walks and improving and decorating the grounds. 

 Motion was seconded by Mr. Brown and prevailed. 



Mr. Brown moved that Mr. Jas. H. Deemer, superintendent 

 of grounds, be allowed a vacation of thirty days, which motion 

 prevailed. 



Mr. Packard offered the following resolution, and on motion 

 of Mr. Wadsworth same was unanimously adopted : 



Whereas, The city of Des Moines, through its citizens and business men, 

 have heartily co-operated with the State Fair management toward the suc- 

 cess of the State Fair; and 



Whereas, Col. E. D. Thomas, with the troops under his command, sup- 

 plied one of the most attractive features of the fair; therefore, be it 



Resolved, That the thanks of the State Board of Agriculture are hereby 

 tendered to the city of Des Moines and to Colonel Thomas and to the 

 Eleventh United States Cavalry. 



Mr. Wadsworth moved that the committee on per diem and 

 mileage be appointed. Motion prevailed. • President appointed 

 as such committee Messrs. Wadsworth, Johnston and Pike. 



Committee on per diem and mileage report as follows : 



Mr. McDonald moved the board adjourn to meet on call of 

 president. Motion prevailed. 



J. C. Simpson, Secretary. 



