Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-15
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FARMERS EXCURSION.

FARMERS EXCURSION.
The farmers excursions from the
different parts of the state to the agri-
cultural college and experiment. sta
ton at Fargo, so popular in the past
and productive of so much good to the
agricultural interests of the state. will
be repeated again this year. The
date Of the excursion from Burleieh
county has been fixed for Tuesday,
July II, a special car being attached
to the train leaving Bismarck at 3:43
in the afternoon. The excursionists
will have one full day in Fargo at the
experiment station, returning on the
following day.
The number who can go from Bur-
leigh county this year is limited to
fifty and the Bismarck Tribune, in
making up the list of those eligible to
take advantage Of this excursion is
bound by the rules OF the agricultural
college management and the regula-
lions of the railway company. The
round trip fare from Bismarck to Far
go ON this excursion is $1.75. Identi-
fication checks will be given all
farmers eligible to this excursion,
which when signed on the back and
presented to the station agent will en-
title the holder 70 purchase a ticket
at the special excursion rate.
Only bona fide farmers and stock
men are eligible for this excursion,
Should applications exceed the number
allotted to this county, preference will
be given those who have not visited
the agricultural college on former &C.
casions. In a letter of instructions
the management says:
ut is distinctly understood that
these excursions are conducted upon
honor, and that no one will be permit
ted to take advantage of these low
may see and learn at the experiment
station. Our desire is to afford the
farmers Of the state pleasant outing
and an opportunity to become familiar
with the purposes and work of the
experiment station. Persons having
enjoyed former excursion privileges
should not be favored this.yea
Gail delegates should proceed to the
agricultural college early in the morn
ing after arriving in Fargo. The
street cars run directly to the college
grounds. As soon as delegates arrive
at the drill hall, on the college
grounds, they will be divided into
squads of fifty or less and each squad
placed in charge Of a guide who will
conduct them over the experimental
grounds and through the buildings
The guide will answer questions and
explain the purpose of the different
experiments, etc. These squads will
leave the drill hall, beginning at 8
O'Clock a. NJ, but no guides will be
furnished after 10 a. m. Delegates
coming on their honor to visit the
experimental station should all be on
the ground before $50 a. m.
Each afternoon at 100 O'Clock the
delegates will meet again at the drill
hall where lectures will be delivered,
questions answered and the work and
: purpose Of the experiment station and
its relation to the agricultural inter-
estslof the state fully explained"
Further information will be pub
lished from time to time in these
columns. Those desiring to go on this
excursion should send in their request
\ at once to the Bismarck Tribune, a
! representative OF which will accom-
pany the delegation. Parties desiring
Z to take the train at Burleigh, McKen-
lie, Sterling or Driscoll can do so but
notice to that effect must be sent in
( at once so that railway agents at those
points may be advised. ,... E.
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