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Show THE FALL FAIRS Nothing connected with the industrial indus-trial life of the people of this coun-' try is of greater importance at this time than the tounty and neighbor-, hood fairs. Whatever else we may j be tempted to neglect, the fair should not be allowed to suffer. Every effort should be put forth to make the fair this fall bigger, better and of more far reaching influence than any previous effort. At this stage of our history the big question, the question that overshadows over-shadows all others,, is that of production. produc-tion. We must produce, and pro-'duce, pro-'duce, and keep producing. In time past this passion of production was based largely on desire; we desired the fruits of our labors for our gratification grati-fication and pleasure. Now,- however, how-ever, we must produce as a matter of self preservation. Indeed, the issue of the great European conflict will turn largely upon the producing capacity ca-pacity of the United States. The normal human being never outgrows his desire for appreciation of his efforts. The desire to excel, and to hear from one's neighbors and friends an appreciation of this ex- celh-nre, is a most potent factor in I slim ulm ing eilorl. The big hog in the pen doe.- ui ;'h'e us near ihe s:t'-ist'ai'tiun s:t'-ist'ai'tiun thai it does wln-n we see it decorated with the blue ribbon. We appreciate tin; line poultry in the chicken yaid, but are doubly proud of them in the ribbon-decked coop. In short, achievement without appreciation appre-ciation is hut hall success. Then tile spirit ol competil ion will carry us a long way on the road to successful production. A desire to excel our neighbors is a powerful! stimulus. The friendly rivalry for J nominal premiums spurs us to unusual un-usual efforts. So, in order that production in the United States may he stimulated to the greatest possible extreme, let us carefully cultivate this, the greatest of all stimulating influences the county fair. |