Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-09-21
THE NEVADA STATE FAIR.

Nevada State Agricultural, Mining
and Mechanical Society, will COM
mence its exhibition at Reno, on the
4th day of October, and remain in
session five days, closing on the 9th.
Our State, for various reasons, has
been q little backward in making
public display Of her products,
while every other Western State and
Territory have for years been put
ting the best foot forward to incul-
cate . rivalry between their citizens
and products which they produce,
thus yearly bringing the wealth of
the State into friendly competition
and making known to the outside
world the fullest extent of their re-
spective resources. TIE most cogent
reason for this apparent apathy of
the State, has been a supposed lack
Of the requisite variety OF products
of the State to make a creditable
showing on exhibition. Our first
exhibition, last year. clearly proved
that these objections were not we'll
taken, and that with proper effort
our citizens throughout the State,
combined, could make a very praise
worthy exhibition in all the many
features which characterize a State
Fair. The mineral products OF Ne
vads are, Of course, the principal
source Of her wealth, and take the
lead; but, although of less impor-
lance, our agriculturists and stock
} breeders are now playing a very
prominent part in the resources OF
the country, and have no cause to
blush for their share in the display.
The stock -raisers of the State have
many and valuable thoroughbred
cattle and horses which would take
premiums at any State FAIR, and our
farmers now claim that they will
make the best grain, fruit and veg
etable display Of any of the Pacific
States. 1t is>not expected, we pre-
sumo, to make so large and varied a
showing Of fruit and vegetables as
California or Oregon, but in the line
Of potatoes, roots, melons, peaches,
plums and apples, men who are
we'll posted upon our farm products,
claim that, in quality, Nevada more
than favorably compares with either.
Like all other Pacific Coast Fairs,
much of the time and interest will
be invested in the exhibition and
speed of horses, and the race-track
will take precedence over any other
feature. Since the last years exhi-
ton, much has been done by the So.
ciety to improve the Fair, Grounds
and various exhibition buildings
within them. Sixty eight new stalls,
10 by ~ feet, have been erected es-
pecially for the housing of race stock,
and more will be shortly built
There are also 100 stalls for the &C.
commodation of stock on exhibition
The Grand Stand and homestretch
have been removed to the opposite
side Of the track to avoid the blind
ing effect Of the sun in the morning
This will be found dec idedly better
Seats have been erected for the &C.
oommodation of 1900 people, and
half as many more are provided with
alobby from which to view the races
The utmost liberality has been shown
by the Society in their premium
lists throughout, nearly $4,000 hav'
ing been divided into purses Of from
$500 to $4,000, as premiums for the
fastest running and trottipg horses
This is done, not only with the In
tention Of bringing out all of oui
State flyers, but for inducing the
owners of the famous Eastern Cali
fornia trotters and runners, to bring
them into the ring. The attendance
OF many well known horses is now
fully assured, and this feature Of the
State Fair will be OF no less Interest
than that of the Sacramento exhibi
ton. To any one who has not seer
Q pool Of "2-lS" and 1920" horses
ny around q mile track, the journey
to Reno and the expenses incurred
will be amply repaid by visit te
the Fair. We have read the rules
and regulations, governing horses
and riders, with . great deal OF sat
isfaction, and feel certain that the
utmost fairness will characterize the
various contests. By reference te
our advertising columns, the full
particulars, division of purses, en-
tries, rules governing the racing
etc., will be seen. The citizens o.
Reno have taken especial pains to q
arrange matters that the best anc
most ample accommodations will b.
afforded those who may visit thu
Fair, and spprehensions to the con-
trary will be needless. Should the
weather prove favorable, the attend
anoe will b large from all parts o.
this etats and from the prominent
sities Of California.