The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18
A LETTER FROM MIR. FRANK L
CONSTANT.
Mansfield. La, August 8, 1900.

MansQeiu, La, august q, AooV'
To the Banner-Democrat
: The Farmers Institute corps is here
at the springs, taking asbort vacation
before our next meeting. and getting
in shape 70 resume our march; and
when completed. will have extended
the work through nearly every west
ern parish, from the lower partiof the
State to the Arkansas line--and feel
ing a deep interest in my home parish
aud hoping that there are a great
many that appreciate the Importance
of keeping up with the march of pro-
gress, which is spreading over our
State, and the good work which IS be-
ing accomplished by our Commission.
err of Agriculture. Major j. G. Lee, in
holding Farmers Institute meetings
and the formation of local farmers
clubs and parish fairs throughout the
State. which is proving such powerful
factors IN promoting the agricultural
resources and the live stock industry
in which there is SO much, room for
improvement.
The citizens of our parish would be
surprised at the contributions and the
earnest spirit with which this work is
taken up, not only by the citizens OF
these parishes, but also the police
| iuries. 1t is stated that Bossief par
;sh has raised eleven hundred dollars
| for their parish fair; and the same in
terest is being shown in nearly all the
western parishes towards the establish
mept of their fairs. which are strictly
agricultural and educational;. and
whenever this object and PURPOSE, has
fbeeff departed from. they have proven
failures, and always will. when the
sole aim is a money making scheme,
and they fall in the hands OF the
,sueaker' for the fake show. There
fore let it be the object and aim of the
managers Of the East Carroll Fair
lAssociation to guard against this
which would eventually kill our fair;
| hut endeavor to make it agricultural
and Instructive. and at the same time
attractive, and it will prove success
| ful and permanent institution
I hope it will be possible to get the
;. planters of our parish together to try
+ and accomplish something by the or
oanization OF Farmers Club so W.
can secure Farmers Institute during
& the fair, which will help to bring tn
planters together in this great worl
aud enable us to take advantage. and 4
: develop the great resources which on
: parish affords.
We hopeto have ready for pnblioa
ton by the 1st of September The cata
I louge on entries; but please stat
s through our valuableps that prem
o iums will be offered along the follow
J ing lines.
5 For best stations and jacks.
). For best horse and mule colts, differ
IS ent ages.
"A For the best pair plantation mule:
" For Tie best saddle horse and turf
d out
al CATTLE.
: For beef and dairy types.
n For bulls, calves. and calves 3,
lie lcording to the class entered.
:. Also prize for fat cattle.
IN On hest boar. SOW or pigs, under 8
months old.
Best show of hogs.
=. CHICKENS. " S
~ Best cock, hen and pen of chicken
u AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS.
81 Cotton. long and short staple.
Corn, hay, potatoes, (sweet al
Go Irish), pumpkins. etc.
v LADIES EXHIBIT.
: Flowers and preserves. t.-r
These entries are open to t
D. worid,n and it is our earnest hope ih
a. every ciuzens of our parish will ent
!, for some premium. and also get e
- bibits from Madison and West Caro-
n The afternoons will be devoted
m the display of the stock aud sports
); different kinds. while we trust
" horse racing will be good. which W
al entertain tie crowd So every o
pc that has from scrub" TO a hor:
that can run or trot. or go under sa
die. get him ready for the fair. viii
go will be held the last OF October
he first week in November. 1900
- We sincerely hope that every eltiz
= of our parish win appreciate the gre
to good which will 6e derived from ma
ne ing ibis fair Il success, anu Will not
backward with their contributions
: personal assistance.
T. Yours very truly,
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