The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-06-15
ANNOUNCEAIENT.

rouisl.na stass Fair and Shreveport Expo
sttion--Prerniums and Purses
Aggregate go. 900.
The Louisiana State Fair and
Shreveport Exposition is no longer
in its chrysalis or experimental
stage. It has been subjected to
the usual financial trials and difh-
culties attendant upon all new
undertakings, and through the
courage, energy and liberality OF
its promoters, aided by q generous
public, it has safely encountered
all the varying gales of fortune
and established itself as success
full enterprise, of vast and far-reach: |
ing usefulness to the people OF
this section. But little remains to
be done to make the buildings and
grounds the most convenient, best
equipped and most attractive OF
anv In the South, and no pains or
expense will be spared to make the
| fourth annual exposition, commenc-
ing Tuesday, the 9Th day Of Octo-
Der, and ending Monday, the 18th,
more attractive and successful than
any preceding event.
The inconvenience suffered by
visitors ON former occasions On
account of insufficient hotel occom-
modstions, need no longer be
dreaded. az the most conmodious
and extensive structural additions
i in this line have been made and
added to the many other features
of Shreveports rapid march to
the front.
The premiums and purses offered
this wear will reach the munifcent
sum Of $50, 600, the details of which
and the amounts for specia!tiee
will be found in the catalogue. The
change in the month for holding
the Fair from November to Octo,
: ber) has been made in order thai
2 its regular programme may not b.
interrupted by the rainy season.
The ides Of October furnish n
with the loveliest temperature
+ typical of our cline end harvee
. season, before the winds and rain
= incident to q change from autumn
g to winter is upon US, and when tn
, best average products of our so
y can be gathered for exhibition, an
. our people are not too busy to q
+ tend the inequalities of our cit
II to their friends from abroad.
70 The increasing number OF Poop!
n that has characterized the attend
b. ance at the Louisiana State Fa'
to and Shreveport Exposition eac
at wear encourages the managemel
,g to renewed efforts in extendin
OF and promoting the usefulness
NJ the enterprise. :.
Every feature OF Innocent or !,
structive amusement, objects
IT. nature. art and industry will |
Pc introduced to the full extent
ty their ability and means. There
NJ nothing done for gain
~ The means and labor OF the Q
ma ISOLATION and directory are Chez
rss fully and Voluntarily given to q
le, vance the interests of the Poop
da Of our own and neighboring State
at in order that they may keep abres
ng with all our queenly sisters tn
na- make resplendent the tiara OF o
gal united republic. A cordial invi'
ab- ton is extended to not alone Q
is own people, who take such pr
, i IN this their annual gathering, b
ars to people of all sections OF Q
'ce. Union. They are invited to exhil
ON articles Of their handiwork, b.
1t bandry, industrial skill, mechanic
rer, continuance, products of the mil
hat the loom and the studio, works
ltra art and everything useful in {
My domestic and physical economy.
All are assured of hearty y
come and guaranteed impart
~. courtesy in competitive awards
Those who are endeavoring
IN increase the products of land, "
.. view to competing for tho P
'lef miums and liberal purses Ole
'ore for the largest yield OF cotton, &C
sed- oats and sweet potatoes on any 4
abb acres on hill or bottom lands,
and requested to notify the secretar'
q OF writing, in order that commit
two may be appointed by the asso'
sady t;on for the vicinity and m
'tion official awards. Respectfully,
done Tur ExrcuTIvE OOMMITTE