Ferndale Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Ferndale, CA)

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On either side of the entrance arch are beautiful panels which are done in oil and are of actual scenes in Humboldt's redwoods. One of the most unique and instructive portions of the Humboldt exhibit is the great relief map of this county. lt is seven and a half by fourteen and a half feet and is accurate to the minutest detail. The map is mounted on a base which in itself is a masterpiece of Workmanship-laurel and oak have been com- bined in the base and beautifully carved, making it the most perfect piece of carving in the exposition. The relief map shows the topography of the entire county and at the same time gives the stranger a comprehensive idea of the character of Humboldt. just back of the map is a miniature reproduction of the Cape Mendonico lighthouse built entirely of glasses of jelly made from Miattole Valley fruit. Within the lighthouse is a revolving flashlight, a reproduction in every detail, of the beacon which stands guard over the most western portion of the United States. The flashing 'feye of the lighthouse shows the clear, opalescent pinks and reds of the jellies and guides the visitors to the Humbolde exhibit much as the beacon after which it is patterned guides the fleets of commerce to Humboldt Bay. Much consideration has been given the butter making industry of Humboldt -every phase of which has been covered. The butter designs in vari-colored rose which are displayed in refrigerated cases attract a great deal of attention. Two more cases containing cheese, butter, canned products, etc., show the perfect products of Humboldt in this line. E To the right are revolving trays displaying several varieties of Humboldt apples. SCENE IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING EXHIBIT I8

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ENTRANCE TO IIUBIBOLDTS EXHIBIT umhnliJt'5 Rxbihit Erla Ring, 'I6. H .A NE of the most interesting and comprehensive exhibits to be Q seen in the California 'building at the Panaina-Pacific Exposi- uj 6 F., tion is that of Humboldt County: through the tireless efforts 'if of XY. S. Clark and F. Coonan it is represented as are few Q other counties of the state. Sonoma, Mendocino, and Humboldt are to be found to- gether within a great facade of redwood. This beautiful facade is of interest not only because it is constructed of redwood, but also from the fact that all other facades constructed by other counties of the state are of stucco. The exposi- tion commissioners demanded this of all counties, but made a special concession to Humboldt. as she is the heaviest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Approaching the Humboldt exhibit one is attracted by the beautiful entrance which is made entirely of Humboldt woods and is located on the main aisle in the California State building. The entrance arch is twelve feet wide and fourteen feet high. Above the entrance is an ornamental hood of clamshell design. in the center of which is a large shield with crossed axes and the words Humboldt County. The lighter border crowning this hood is of vari-colored jeweled glass, and with the lights playing through this the effect is very attractive. I7

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Another very interesting feature is the stump house, which has the exact size and shape of the original tree, one of the finest ever located in this county. Beside the stump house and connected with it is another long section of the tree from which the stump house is made. The interior of both the stump and tree are finished in redwood burl+curly :md plain. In the center of the house is a round redwood burl table seven feet in diameter. There are also a number of paintings by Humboldt artists as well as exhibits of burl, and a great many photographs of scenes in this county. There is a miniature bungalow built carefully to scale on the best of plans. It is entirely of redwood shingles, with windows of plate glass, lighted from within, and surrounded by a miniature lawn. In every way Humboldt's exhibit is considered one of the most beautiful and unique in the state building. -'iWy Qbning bums Kinnison S. Boynton, ,I5. Come on, all you farmers, Le-t's go to this sideshow, Let's go to the fair. We'll visit concessions And everything there. A ride on the railroad, Or over the sea: Next morning at Trisco The sights we will see. A half of a dollar Your fare for the day, At the Baker street entrance You willingly pay. You green horns the fakers Soon spot with a vim, Put hands in your pockets, And hang to your tin. A nickel for this thing, And ten cents for that! A solid gold stickpin, A souvenir cat. Now over to that. A ride on the railroad, And lose your best hat. At the tower of jewels You stare and you stareg While the aeroplanes circle About in the air. Around on the racecourse The speed demons fly 3 While the whirr of their drive Throws dust in your eye. The mechanics building, A sight to behold, The whirring of Hywheels Scares even the bold. And as night rushes onward T The searchlights will play, wheels And you wend your way homeward- Thus ends the first day. T9