The butter refrigerator in the Agricultural Building was of triple-plate glass, and was 90 feet long.  Minnesota’s space was 8 by 16 feet.  The subject chosen for its model was historical—­a representation of Father Hennepin discovering St. Anthonys Falls.  The father, in his priestly garb, was shown in the act of stepping from an Indian canoe to the shore.  An Indian was holding the canoe to the bank by grasping a small bush, while the boat was steadied by a French voyageur with his paddle.  The three types—­the aborigine, the priest, and the French voyageur—­were accurately reproduced in costume, expression, and features, and were practically life-size.  The swift-flowing river, with a suggestion of the falls, completed the picture, in which nearly 1,500 pounds of butter were used.

In a space just east of the butter refrigerator was the exposition refrigerator for displays of cheese.  In this the board took a space 8 by 8 feet.

The horticulture exhibit was placed in the hands of experts from the State Horticultural Society.  Here were shown large and small fruits, preserved in many handsome jars.  Apples which had been preserved in cold storage from the crop of 1903 kept that feature of the exhibit replenished, while the smaller fruits were shown as they matured, being shipped from the growers in the State almost daily.

In September, when the new apples became available, a second and larger space was secured.  Here was made a display which was one of the greatest attractions in the building.  It represented a Dutch windmill and tower, done entirely in apples.

During the final months of the exposition, when the live stock displays were made, the board arranged with the State live stock association for an exhibit of cattle, horses, and swine.  The board appropriated $4,000 to this department and paid it into the hands of representatives of the association to be distributed to the exhibitors from the State in proportion to the prizes awarded to them by the exposition.  This plan was very successful and resulted in a creditable exhibit of the State’s prize live stock.  At this time also a very successful display of poultry was made, and a great many prizes were won.

In the Department of Education it was determined that Minnesota, should retain its rank among the States and, if possible, should win new glory.  It was therefore made a leading department.  The exhibit was especially strong in rural school and primary and elementary education, and much more attention than ever before was given to the secondary schools of the State at large.  The State department of education was consulted, and the State Teachers’ Association, the request of the board, named a committee to advise with the board.