The Carlisle independent., 1906-09-20
ARKANSAS STATE FAIR
ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS UNTIL
 THE OPENING.
The EA Citze ship Interested in Making the Fair a State Success.

to have the great State Fair in readi- ness for the opening day, October 1st, ana so successfully have they accom- pllshed their plans, that when Presi- dent Jackson gives the signal which will throw open the gates and set in motion the machinery of the first State Exposition ever held in Arkansas, everything will be complete. There probably has never been a similar or. sanization which has accomplished so much il less than the allotted time. Entries in the different departments are indicative of the wonderful pro- gress and resources of the State dur ing the last few years, and the many thousands from afar who will visit the exposition will go back to their homes with higher regard for Arkansas than ever before An encouraging feature to the management nas been the interest manifested by the people of the state In the fruit district there is being preserved in cold stor- age and in jars, fruits which promise to excell those on exhibition during the Worlds Fair at St. Louis. The
 
 hibits which for perfection in quality and growth will rival that of any state in the Union. Then comes the magni ficent timber displays, showing ArlIan sas the producer of the most varied assortment of valued woods in the United States. Closely allied to these departments are the various and wide ay diversified mineral products.
 The Arkansas stock in the live stock divisions will be splendid show Many entries of horses, cattle, swine. sheep, goats and poultry have been received and every section of thie i'm portant department will be valuable in quantity as we'll as in quality
 The amusement features have been well looked after. and a varied and en- tertaining program has been arranged for each day of the Fair. The most noted orators of the State, and even of the nation will lend their presence to enliyen the hours, while parades, live stock exhibitions and racing will be daily features.
 One race of unusual interest from the fact that the bird was reared at
 
 ostrich, Black Diamond, which will be entered against the fastest horses.
 The Midway, in whose gala streets are Haunted the flags. music and manners of all nations, and where the widest range of educational and 1aughabte features have been assem- bled, will, be free and will remain open each day until midnight These, how ever, while entertaining and instrue- tive are of minor importance when taken in consideration with the official program for the ten days of the Fair, each one of which will be replete with interest Among the hearty sup porters of the great State Fair are members of the Farmers Union, and October 9th, has been set apart for their attendance in body. At this time there will be an immense parade by the various county Unions, with banners. after which the oratorical program will be carried out in the great auditorium. President Lewis. of the Farmers Union will deliver the opening address, followed by other leading officials and concluding with an address by Secretary Ben L. Griffin on "The Farmer as a Business Man
 Saturday. October 9th, will be an other gala day At this time the Ar kansas Travellers will lay aside their sample cases, and. with their inimi table wit and good humor, attend in force, enliyening the day by their presence Also on this day the great University of Arkansas will be repre- sented by it's quoto of students and graduates. A reunion has been ar ranged. and the educational program will be elaborate and of unusual inter- est.
 One day each. has been set aside for the different sections of the State and on these days an earnest effort will be made by the citizens living in those sections to show up the varied products of mines, famous orchards. bounteous fields and magnificent for estry. on a scale commensurate with tho wonderful natural industrial pos abilities of this great commonwealth. Southeast Arkansas will hold forth on the second day of the Fair and special prominence Will DS SlftA thC C@AhlDtA' and interests of this important diy1s- ion of the state that has so rapidly ad- vanced In the march of progress
 The thrifty workers of Northeast Arkansas will be given an opportunity to show their wonderful resources and harvest rewards, while central Arkan- sas. with her rapidly developing in dustries and varied products, will be given full swing. North and South