St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-06-15
LOUISIANA STATE FAIR AND
SHREVEPORT EXPO.
SITION.
PREMIUMS AND PURSES AG.
GREGATE $50, 900.

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Shreveport Exposition is no longer
in its chrysalis or experimental
stage. Il has been subjected to
the usual financial trials add diff
oalties attendant upon ell new un-
dsrtakings, and through the cour-
age. energy and liberality Of: it's
promoters. aided by . generous
public, it has safely encountered
ell the varying gales of fortune and
established itself ~ . successfu.
enterprise. Of vast and far-reaching
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
any in the South. and no pains or
expense will be spared to make the
FOURTH ANNUAL xxPoslTIox,
commencing Tuesday, the 9Th day
Of October. and ending Monday the
18th. moro attractive and success
ful than any preceding event.
b The Inconvenience suffered BY
visitors on former occasions on 90.
count Of insufficient hotel accom-
modations need no longer be dread
cd. - the most commodious and
extensive structural additions iu
this line have been nude and add.
cd to tho many other features Of
Shrevsports rapid march to the
front
The premiums and purses offered
this year will reach the muni6cent
sum Of go. 600. the details Of which,
aud tho amounts for specislties will
be found in the catalogue.
The change in the month for
holding the Fair (from November
to October) has been made in or.
der that its regular programme
may not b interrupted by the
rainy season.
The idss Of October furnish us
With the loveliest temperature.
typical OF our cline and harvest
season. before the winds and rains
incident ~ . change from autumn
to winter 10 upon "a, and when the
best average products Of our soil
can be gathered for exhibition, and
our people are not too busy to ex-
tend the bospita!ities OF our city 70
their friends from abroad. The in
crsasing nnmber Of people that has
characterized the attendance st the
Louisiana State Fair and Shreve-
port Exposition each year encour-
ages tho management to renewed
efforts in extending and promoting
the usefulness of the enterprise.
Every feature Of innocent or in.
structive amusement. objects in ma.
ture. art and industry will be in
troduced 10 the full extent OF their
ability and meana
raEsE II NOTHING DONE 1os GAIN.
The means and labor of tie a.
ISOLATION and directory are cheer
fully aud voluntarily given to I'd.
vance the interests Of the people
Of our own and neighboring States,
in order that they may keep abreast
with Ill our queenly sisters that
make lssplendent the. tiara Of our
united republic. A cordial invita-.
ton is extended to not alone our
own people. who take such pride
in this their annual gathering. but
TO people Of oil sections Of our
Uuion. They are invited to exhib-
it articles Of their handi work, hus-
bandry, industrial skill. mechani-
cal contrivances, products of the
mine. the loom and the studio,
works Of art and everything useful
in our domestic ard physical econ
omy.
All arc assured of . hearty vel
come and guaranteed impartial
courtesy In competitive awards.
Thoee who arc endeavoring to in
crease tue products Of land. with .
view to competing for the premiums
and liberal purses offered for the
largest yield Of cotton. corn. oats
and sweet potatoes on any four
acres on bill or bottom lands. are
requested to notify the secretary in
writing. in order that committees
may be appointed by the associa-
ton for The vicinity and make
Official awards. Respectfully.
Tn Executive Connffss.
A railroad collision occurred last
Wednesday near Armagh. ireland
betwesn two sections OF . train