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Officials of this sort of fair should begin at once a reorgani- 

 zation, and many small agricultural fairs are undergoing this 

 process. 



The world has made wonderful strides during the past four 

 years. Progress seems to be the watchword everywhere. The 

 unrest in which the world to-day finds itself is simply a pro- 

 gressive reorganization of society in many directions. Above 

 all, the fair must be kept right up to the minute. It cannot 

 be as impressive an educational and inspirational influence as 

 it should be, unless in the very lead of thought and action in 

 its territory. This is still another reason why its chief di- 

 rector should be a man who is always alert and quick to make 

 use of progressive methods and departures. 



In 1918 I attended a small fair which has a wide reputation 

 for large attendance, and which has been in existence for many 

 years. I was struck with the evident lack of progressiveness. 

 Some of the officials of this fair must have been impressed as 

 I was, for beginning last year this particular fair is going 

 through a complete reorganization. 



So conduct the fair that a reorganization will not be neces- 

 sary. It is very difficult to retrace a backward step in man- 

 agement of fairs. Watch keenly to keep right up to date, 

 and reorganization will not be necessary. One very good 

 method of keeping up to the minute is by reading of what 

 other fairs are doing, by examining carefully premium books, 

 and, if possible, by visiting other fairs known to be in the 

 first rank of advanced fairs. 



Suggestions for Fair Managers. 

 Price of Admission. 

 There is a disposition on the part of fairs to raise the price 

 of general admission. 



The price should not be more than 50 cents. 

 The educational advantages of fairs should be within reach 

 of every one. 



No Charge for Automobiles. 

 Patrons of fairs are using automobiles more and more every 

 year, instead of railroads, in traveling to and from fairs. 

 Admit automobiles free. 



