The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-10-01
PRIZE CUP
Offered by w. q. Conrad for the
Best Exhibit ut the Dry Farm
Ing Congress at Billings.

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In the name Of Montana. one OF her lead
iue bankers and development promoters
will oiier q trophy cap to be awarded 70
the bests collective state exhibit displayed
a, the International Dry Farming ExPos'-
ton 1, Billing. October IS as. in connec-
| ,ion with the Fourth Dry Farming Con
gress. October a6 IS.
VIC. Conrad Of Great Falls is the citi-
zen who has generously offered this cup,
Mr.. Conrad Is the head of the Conrad
banks which are among the leading hnanc-
,al institutions Of the state. He Is interest
ed in the agricultural developmen, Of
Montana, ha, ing extensive holdings in Cas-
cade. Teton, Chouteau. Valley and other
COMMITTEES. There Is a town in Teton count,
named after him and Largely TO him is due
the credit for the organization OF one OF the
great irrigation enterprises oil the northern
central part Of the state. While he Is an
irrisa,ionist by force Of circumstances. he
, has shown great interest in the develop
men, Of the dry farming possibilities OF the
state and has given his substantial evideucs
Of this Endorsement Of the york Of the DR.,
Farming Congress.
:, The cup Mr.. Conrad has given will b
i one of the handsomest trophies eve
: awarded at an agricultural exposition. o.
:. one side Of il will be engraved the grea
seal Of the state and on the other, tn
: official sea, Of the Dry Farming Congress
The cup will be modelled on nightly artist
lines and will be worthy in every vay c
being given as an state award. Montan
will be barred from competition for thi
cup.
At a meeting Of the executive commtts
OF the Montana Board Of Control OF h
Congress this week. plans were complete
tor the cooperation Of the Elks with ii
Board OF Control - the entertainment
the delegates and visitors TO Billing dun.
the week Of Congress. The Billing
Lodge will hold fair beginning Sunds
night. Oc,. a. and continuing one wee
Elk Lodges IN other cities Of the state vi
4 be invited to send delegations to the "a
and TO participate in the stree, pagea
: which will take place on Monday mig
proceeding the opening Of the session
the Congress. This parade will be |
i Illuminated pageant. including decorate
6oats and unique features.
j The Elks have leased the Coliseum Al
] will erect stage in one end. Con'inuo
vaudeville. with change Of program eve
i night will be the feature Of the entertai
! ment.
The Elks also will CO operate With d
decoration committee in identifying d
city. An illuminated welcome arch will
I erected q, the depot. The Elks will asst
the reception committee Of the board
welcoming the delegates to the Dry Farr
ing Congress.
While the Eiks fair is being planned 4
the purpose Of increasing the local lod
i building fund. the delegates to the congre
= will not be asked to contribute. The FL
have entered into the affair With the spi
Of Hospitality foremost in their mind
When the delegates TO the Dry Farmi
i Congress register At the headquarters. thu
win receive. with their credentials. q 81
son ticket to the Coliseum during the ~ee
Fl The Second Regiment band has be
Engaged for the Congress week, will pl
q II al sessions Of the Congress and a, I
. Elks fair every evening.
GEORGE Z. SWAN.