Biennial Report of the Dairy and Food Commissioner of Wisconsin

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Page 86 - REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS FOR 1900. DEPARTMENT A. To the Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture: Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit my report as superintendent of department A for the year 1900. The exhibits of this department at the annual state fair...
Page 88 - OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DEPARTMENT A. Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture. Gentlemen — -I have the honor to herewith present my report of Department A for the year 1898. The exhibit of horses at this year's State Fair was very satisfactory. Not only were the entries in numbers equal to any in recent years, but in point of quality no fair exhibit in the state \vas ever better.
Page 5 - ... Mr. Hubbard, the superintendent of speed was authorized to offer in speed purses for the coming fair an amount not exceeding $15,000. Adjourned until morning of March 8th, at nine o'clock. JOHN M. TRUE, Secretary. Wednesday Morning, March 8th. All members present except Messrs. Briggs and Hnebner. Minutes of yesterday's proceedings read and approved. On motion of Mr. McKerrew, State Treasurer Davidson was invited to meet the board. He responded, and the duties of treasurer of the board were discussed....
Page 41 - OF COMMITTEE OF AUDIT. To the Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture: We, the undersigned committee, to whom was referred the report of the secretary for the year 1899, have carefully compared the vouchers and stubs of orders issued with said report and find the same correct and true in all respects. We have also cancelled all vouchers and stubs. Respectfully submitted, JW THOMAS, CG WILCOX, Committee. REPORT OF TREASURER, 1899. Jan. 1st, 1899 — Cash on hand $2,944 60 Deposited by secretary 20, 5M...
Page 101 - Length of ume from setting to dipping? What was the hot iron test at time of dipping? What is your method of matting, piling and handling of curds before salting? Is curd mill used? If so, what style of mill? Were curd racks used ? How much salt was used per 1,000 pounds of milk? At what temperature was the cheese cured? Give description of curing room What market was cheese made for? On what date was cheese made? What cheese color used ? .' What rennet extract used ? What salt used ? Remarks: Write...
Page 104 - It seems to me that some improvements should be made io this department, both in the appearance and in the inside arrangement, and if the exhibits continue to grow we should have more space. I think some premiums should be offered for the best and most attractive exhibit of horticultural products outside of the regular premiums for fruits as already provided. • This would add greatly to the attractiveness of this department and at the same time would be an object lesson that would be of great value...
Page 12 - Walker have not fulfilled their contracts in the acts of "the diving horses and guideless pacers," and that the settlement with them be lelt to Mr. Wilcox. On motion of Mr. Cox, stall rent to the amount of $12 was remitted to Mr. Sanderson. On motion of Mr. McKerrow, Mr. Hubbard was instructed to settle with the ladies of the Episcopal dining hall, for their privilege, but not to make concessions of more than $10 and this in consideration of stove pipe furnished. Adjourned. JOHN M. TRUE, Secretary....
Page 70 - Milwaukee, which would be an additional inducement for a large exhibit in 1900. Superintendents of some of the departments should in some way endeavor to secure larger exhibits. I believe our fair can yet be resurrected and be second to none in the northwest. Very truly yours. LG KELLOGG, Superintendent. DEPARTMENT J. To the Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture. Gentlemen: — It is with pleasure that I can say to you that the display of machinery in point of exhibits in all departments was good,...
Page 27 - Trne, and gentlemen Wilcox, Hubbard and Cox, were named as such delegates. Delegates present at convention were empowered to fill any vacancy that may occur in delegation. On motion of Mr. Hopkins, delegates were reqnested to use their inflnence to have the convention of 1901 held in Milwaukee. On motion of Mr. Briggs, the whole board was constituted a legislative committee, to meet as a whole, or in part, upon call nf the president.
Page 99 - The qnestions apply to the tub of butter exhibited. How much milk was received the day this butter was made? . . . Was any milk two days old received? What was the condition of the milk? What feed do most of the cowS get? Was the milk selected for this exhibit? How was the milk heated? Do you use whole milk pump ? Skim milk pump? . . , What separator is used? : To what temperature was milk heated ? Was cream cooled after separation? If you used a starter, describe it How much starter was used? Total...

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