The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-16
Plans For J.
The Fair

Fair, to be held in Minot September
| 20, 20 and 30 are progressing nicely.
and the prospects for good fair, are
) bright. The committees are all at
work, and much will be accomplished
within the next week. -..-. 10" '-..
Carpenters are at work on buildings
for the display of the farm products,
and from all indications, it is believed
that the exhibit will be most cred
table one. The buildings, which mus:
necessarily be put up in very short
time, will he temporary. One Of the
buildings will he 100 feet long, by "a
feet wide, and if time will permit.
others will also be constructed. The
Rogers Lumber Co. has very kindly
donated the use of the lumber for
the buildings.
The finance committee reports sue
cess. Nearly a thousand dollars has
been subscribed already and the con-
tributions should aggregate fully
$500. The banks of the city alone
contributed 5000.
/ The premium committee has about
completed arranging the premiums.
The time was SO short, before it was
really decided that a fair was to be
held, that it was simply impossible to
get the premiums out sooner, but the
newspapers have offered to print the
list in full, which will give every
farmer an opportunity to see list.
| Every farmer is urged to compete
for the premiums. You can find some
thing from your products that will
make creditable. showing, and like
as not, you will be successful in
something.
James J. Hill, the railroad magnate,
| who himself is successful farmer,
will be here for the opening day,
Tuesday, Sept. Is, to give an address
10 the farmers. Mr.. Hills talks are
always worth hearing, and an i'm
| mense crowd is expected here that
day .''',' ..
Ttere will be something going on
continuously during the three days.
Music by the band, vaudeville stunts,
| races of particular interest to the
farmer, automobile parades, sports of
various kinds, etc., will furnish plenty
of amusement. This is the first fair
to be held in Ward county, and the
| hearty cooperation Of the farmers is
needed to make it success. The or
ganization was not formed for profit,
but if there should happen to be any
surplus, it will be set aside for the
fairs to lbe held in the future"
Senator John Wallin has been elect
ed by the directors, as secretary, and
he is working hard. Mr. Wallin has
opened Fair Headquarters at the rear
of the Second National Bank building.
!; Those who desire premium lists
may secure the same by calling on
Mr.. Wallin or writing to him, in case
you have not already received one.
The publicity committee has been
working hard and advertising matter
is Being prepared and sent out as fast
las the presses will turn it out. =
The association has decided to
charge the small membership fee of
$500 which will not only enti,1e the
member to a voice in governing the
fair, but give himself and family free
admission to the fair during the three
days. Send to Mr.. Wallfn for men,
bership fee. Your money will be used
for a good purpose and you can in
after years say that you were boost
er for the first county fair held in
Ward county. A small admission will
be charged for each of the three days,
but this will be nominal.
No farmer should miss the coming
fair. This is an opportunity of a life
time to meet other farmers, see what
they are doing, exchange ideas and
in addition give yourselves and fam
lilies good time, after a season of
hard work. You owe this to your
! selves.
To farmers wishing to compete, and
who find it impossible to come, we
would say, send any of your products
in good time, to John WaIlin, secre-
tary Of the Association, but be sure
and prepay the charges. Your pro-
duets will then be given due consider
alton by the various committees. All
exhibits should be at the grounds
not later than one o'clock, on Tuesday
the day of opening. The earlier the
better.
AT a meeting held at the CONNER
cial club rooms Tuesday night, the
following committees were named, to
work in conjunction with the fair
i officers:
Finance-C. A. Grow, chairman, L.