Contributions to the Historical Society of Montana . s from the State. The lookof surprise and astonishment to be seen in looking at someof our exhibits is amusing. To see apples that are raised inthe Bitter Root and Flathead Valleys that measure fifteeninches in circumference, and wheat from the Gallatin Valleythat yields 75 bushels to the acre, is beyond their belief, butwhile these expressions may seem homely in their nature,they are honest and sincere, and count for much. To those who are acquainted with the resources and ad-vantages of our State, our exhibits were a surprise, and wema^^ b
Contributions to the Historical Society of Montana . s from the State. The lookof surprise and astonishment to be seen in looking at someof our exhibits is amusing. To see apples that are raised inthe Bitter Root and Flathead Valleys that measure fifteeninches in circumference, and wheat from the Gallatin Valleythat yields 75 bushels to the acre, is beyond their belief, butwhile these expressions may seem homely in their nature,they are honest and sincere, and count for much. To those who are acquainted with the resources and ad-vantages of our State, our exhibits were a surprise, and wema^^ be justly proud of the result as signified in the awardingof medals in the various departments. The AgriculturalExhibit was prominent, and attracted wide attention, andwhile not as extensive and elaborate as some of the largerStates, was most interesting, and excelled in merit manyStates larger than our own. The Horticultural Exhibitwith low installation was very creditable indeed, and thefirst car load of fruit that was shipped was in better condi-. WM. C. BUSKETT. MONTANA AT THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION. 5S tion, and kept better, than any fruit consigned to the ColdStorage Company. So said the general manager of theCompany to me. The exhibits of Taxidermy and ForestProducts in the Forestry, Fish and Game Buildings, werevery interesting and occupied a most favorable collection of Messrs. H. L. Frank and Paul McCormickcontributed largely to that of Mr. M. L. Gulden. The for-est products of the Blackfoot Milling Co., were very attrac-tive, especially the Facade of Pine and Tamarack. The Educational Exhibit, though occupying the smallestspace was well represented by the exhibits of Butte, Helena,Missoula and other cities. A great deal of interest was takenin this exhibit as the educational advantages of a Stateespecially concern the home seeker. I am pleased to report the successful ourpamphlet, Montana, the Treasure State, compiled by B.
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