Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1908-09-12
BIG FAIR NEXT WEEK.
Remember the Days, Wednesday
Thursday and Friday.

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"great big fair'' next week. The
grounds have been carefully attended
to this past summer and improved in
many ways. A lot of work has done
upon the track and everything upon
the grounds is now in first class shape
ready for the opening day next
Wednesday.
Entries have already been received
by the Secretary, which is something
new for not in the past three years,
at least, have entries been made so
long before the fair. This indicates
that the exhibits will be larger and
better than ever.
The large new building is now en-
tirely completed and ready for oc-
cupancy. This alone is going to be a
great addition to the fair, for it means
thatall of the fancy work, cooking,
school and other like exhibits can be
housed therein where they are safe
from any winds or rains that may
occur while they are on exhibition.
HeFetofore many refused to exhibit
their valuable articles for fear that
they might be damaged if kept in the
tent, but this year there is no reason
for such failure and all will be on
hand. This, only, assures a much
larger exhibit along these lines.
The building itself, together with
all other buildings on the grounds,
have been newly painted and present
not only a neat but welcome addition
to the grounds.
The live stock exhibits are to be
greater than ever. There is more
good stock in the county now than
ever before and most of the breeders
have assured the Secretary that they
will exhibit. It win pay any farmer
who is thinking of buying to attend
the fair just to see what good and
valuable stock is raised in Stevens
county. Why go away from home to
buy when just as good an animal can
be had here.
The swine exhibits have always
been quite large, but they bid fair to
excel anything heretofore seen on
sear grounds. There is nothing that
is more popular with Stevens county
farmers unless it is dairy cows and
hence large exhibit of swine cannot
help but be interesting.
Sheep raising is becoming more and
more profitable and each year more
farmers are starting focks., II you
are thinking of adding few sheep to
your farm, come to the fair and talk
with those who are now in the busi-
ness and are "making good" They
can give you valuable pointers on
what kind to raise and how to get
started along right lines.
Prof. Handschin of the state Ex-
pertinent station is to be here ON the
18th and Judge all live stock exhibits.
Being well known as a competent
Judge of live stock, he cannot be
otherwise than satisfactory to all. He
will also be pleased to answer any
inquiries as to the standards OF
various kinds of breeds of cattle and
hogs, and you are all invited to be
present and ask such questions as are
desired. Mr.. A. P. Bull, we'll known
to many of the people of Stevens
county, will again be here to judge
the agricultural, vegetable and horti-
cultural exhibits, and, as in the past,
will be pleased to meet and talk to
those interested in farm work and the
betterment of our soil and the crops
raised thereon.
Mr.. Caswen of Hancock, who has
charge of the race program, reports
a large list of entries. At present it !
seems as though there would be a
string of from twelve to fifteen horses
here to take part in the two days of
fast racing. The track has been en-
tirely rebuilt this summer. The turns
have been partially graded and alto
gether we row have a much faster
and better track than has been had |
for three years last past. The races
are sure to be fast, exciting and in
to all.
The people of Morris, Hancock,
Chokio and Donnelly are doing their
best to make this the best fair hereto
fore held and as the opening day
draws nearer 1t seems that their ef-
forts are TO be crowned with success.
Remember that all school children |
IRE admitted free upon presenting
card signed by their own teachers,
hence be sure to give them all an OUT
ing at our. "home fair" 1t comes bnt
once a year and holiday now, after
the hard work of harvesting is over
will be acceptable to all.