The Dickinson press., 1901-08-24
WILL HAVE BIG FAIR
Prospectus of 4 Big Exhibition Is
be Held in September Es
So, m PREMIUMS RACES
Every Department Will BE Larg.
er Than Ever Betore-Prem.
ium Lists Will Prove
a Great Drawing
Gard.


cur upon the grounds Of the association.
at Mandan, beginning Tuesday, Sept
10, and closing on Friday September IS.
The benefits of these annual exhibitions
are manifold. AS object lessons upon
the great and varied resources Of the
state they are of inestimable value. La
bor-saving machinery is on exhibition
and a knowledge of machinery in every
day use a be secured. Live stock is
not only exhibited, but is sold and ex-
changed for breeding purposes, to the adj
vantage of all parties concerned and the
up building of the live stock industry, a
necessary feature in a diversified and sue
cessful agriculture. The principle of edu-
cation underlies all of the work.
fairgrounds of the society embracing so
acres, are REMARKABLY well adapted to the
purpose of a great exposition, and in
arrangement and convenience of access
have NO. superior in the United States.
The buildings are ample in size and Of
convenient arrangement. Ample, quick
and comfortable transportation facilities
to and from the city will be provided for
all visitors. The accommodations for
live stock are unsurpassed.
LIBERAL PREMIUMS.
The premium list has been most liber-
ally revised. Special attention will be
given to the live stock exhibits. An eff
fort will be made to secure the best pos
sible types of all the breeds of each class
Of the domestic animals-horses, cattle,
sheep, swine and poultry. The main
building will be made attractive with a
profusion of miscellaneous exhibits, and
the machinery and mineral exhibits will
each be given the careful attention
merited by those important industries.
In the dairy department the best but
ter and cheese products will be shown,
increasing North Dakota's reputation as
a dairy state and improving market con
ditions accordingly.
The woman's building is one of the
most attractive on the grounds. Liberal
premiums are offered and the best tex
tile and fine art work, as well as the
most delicious things from the culinary
department are all attractively shown.
This building will be beautifully decor
ated.
The machinery department is always
one which attracts general attention.
Farmers expect and do find in the dis
play all of the latest inventions, as well
as the standard kinds Of farm machinery
needed in the cultivation Of wheat, corn.
potatoes, grasses or other farm products.
Wind mills will be shown by the acre.
Field and garden products and the
county exhibits constitute the agricul-.
tural department, one of the most i'm
portant of the fair.
In horses, cattle, sheep and swine
there will be wonderful exhibits this year.
The best types Of all the breeds will be
shown in increased numbers. The best
herds Of all the beef and dairy breed Of
cattle will be shown, and in sheep and
swine an increased exhibit of superior
quality may be expected.
The fair is more than an exhibition.
and more than a number Of important
exhibitions grouped in n The lead
ing features in the amusement program
will be the horse races and the Wild
West, which will be wilder than ever
this year. sI.6ooi in purses has been of
fered by the association for races, which
insures some speedy animals in the diff
ferent contests. Other money will be
added.
A program is being prepared for the
amusement of the visitors during each
evening, free Of charge. The streets
will be brilliantly illuminated and par
AIDES, fireworks, etc, will keep the fun
going until midnight.
Write to the secretary at Mandan for
premium list.