The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1885-08-27
Territorial Fair.
To THE PUBLIC:


To THE PUBLIC
Arrangements for the territorial
fair to be held at Huron on Septem.
Der 29th and 30th and October 1st
and I'd, are rapidly progressing and
the prospects for Il grand success
are very tiattering. 1t has been de-
cided to allot separate spaces for the
various county exhibits and quite
number of counties have already
signified their intention of making
a display. A definite and deter
mined effort is now being made to
provide for large excursion parties
from the east and with such promise
Of success that in all probability
there will be hundreds of eastern
people present to avail themselves
of so favorable an opportunity to
investigate Dakota's productiveness.
Under such circumstances the de-
sirability of having a county rep
resented will be understood by all
enterprising citizens. AS is already
understood the transportation of
these exhibits will be without cost.
Apply to your station agent for par
ticulars and notify me AT ONCE if
you desire space for an exhibit. This
is absolutely necessary in order that
the superintendent of construction
can act intelligently. The princi-
pal railway companies are giving
the fair their hearty encouragement.
A considerable portion of the New
Orleans exhibit will be displayed.
Governor Pierce will be present and
deliver the first annual address.
Large exhibits of fine horses and
blooded stock are already assured.
The Territorial Horticultural and
Forestry Association are making
special exertions for fine display.
Large purses have been offered in
the speed department and exciting
races may be expected. Negotia-
tions for grand band tourrfment
now promise success. Free motive
power for machinery is offered, and
the exhibit in this line will be a
strong attraction. The ladies' de-
partment is receiving especial at
tention and an unusual effort will
be made to make it one Of the most
pleasing features Of the exposition.
The board of agriculture have un-
dertaken this great work, out of
purely patriotic motives, realizing
the great benefits that will accrue
from Il successful display. Dakota
astonished the world at New Or
leans, and with q great portion of
New Orleans exhibit at her COM
mand, she can upon her own soil far
eclipse her successful efforts at that
place. Our success depends upon
the people, and Dakota people never
fail. DO not depend upon the efforts
Of your neighbor. Go to work
YOURSELF. Notify me at the earl
lest possible moment of your inten-
tion to exhibit that space may he
provided.
Write your friends in the east to
join the excursion parties. Do your
part and Dakota will make the
grandest exhibit in the great North
west. w. F. Il. BUSHNELL,
Sec'ry Dakota Board Agriculture.
Huron, Dakota, Aug. Is. 1885.
Huron is the county seat of
Beadle county, located on the James
River where the Northwestern road
crosses the same. The route from
Wahpeton would be south to Orton-
vile on the Fargo & Southern, west
to Aberdeen and south on the North
western to Huron. Richland coun-
ty could furnish fine products, and
Wahpeton would stand good show
Of carrying off first prize in the band
tournament. Ed