Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1905-08-31

cohlnuhtcdtiOn, Wnlcn explain itself,
from the promoters Of the Carnival
and Street Fair.
CARD FROM THE STREET FAIR
COMMITTEE.
MEXICO, Mo-, Aug, Is, I905.-Tbe
Street Fair and Carnival for the week
of October 9 to IA is assured. Oontri.
buttons have reached mark that en-
ables the local committee to secure the
New Parke- Amusement Company,
the largest Carnival company on the
road, for The entire ,oeek. And in addi.
tion, to offer the largest and most
diversified premium list, on the farm
products and horses, published by any
organization 10 the state this year not
excepting the State Fair held at
Sedalla. The committee desires to
thank the public spirited citizens and
business men, county and city
Officials, and press who have furnished
the money necessary and to whom all
the credit is due for making the enter
prise success.
Solicited and unsolicited cash con-
tributions poured in on the COM
mittee until 1t was necessary to call
a halt and with but two exceptions
every business firm 10 the city has
contributed Its quota. This speaks
for itself and all those who come and
enjoy the week Of jollificatIon are to
distinctly understand that they are be-
Ing entertained by the business men
and citizens Of Mexico as an evidence
Of appreciation for the libiral patron
age this city enjoys from an extensive
area.
The premium list will be published
about September first, No entry
charges will be made, all erhibits, 10 Is
understood, sCiH be aie property Of he e.
hibitors and ,riH be returned 10 owneys at
d'e end Of de tocek There will be no
stringsof any kind to premiums OK
cept as specified 10 published premium
list.
The official program which will be
carried out to the letter, weather
permitting, has been arranged to make
every day . BIG DAY. Special days
have been arranged such as, yandalia
and Laddonia Day. Columbia, Cen
tralia and Sturgeon Day, Ect., Thurs
day, Mardl Gras Day, will include the
Marti Gras parade and wind up at
night with the Grand Jlbat Ball
which will in augurate the opening
OF the social season In Mexico.
No immoral shows or exhibits will
be tolerated; no gambling devices OF
any kind will be permitted and visit
ors are earnestly requested to report
all such coming under their observa-
ton to the chief Of police or secretary
OF the Street Fair Committee.
Premium lists and programs are
now 10 the printers hands and will be
ready for distribution by September
first. Copies OF same can be had by
application to the secretary of the
local committee.
The Street Fair Committee. who
are promoting the enterprise are act
ing for the people and not gain.
Arrangements have been made to
expend every dollar that has been
contributed, for premiums and for
entertainment. This is the peoples
frolic given by the citizens Of Mexico
to their friends and patrons, and
everyresident Of this city, man woman
or child is interested in giving our
guests a wholesome interesting and
profitable Gala week. Let the coun-
ty people and cltizes OF adjacent towns
meet US halfway in the same spirit
and the result cannot be in doubt.
Respectfully,
Mexico STREET FAIR COMMITTEE.
F.P. VANVEss Pres.
A. II. WHITNEY, Sec'y.