The broad ax., 1909-09-04
PR0DIGl0US WONDERS
ARE PROMISED At STATE FAIR
what Secretary Dickinson Cannot %
Demand for Space Exceeds Limits
Farmers Learn-saered Services

wat oecretar1 Oickir9on Cannot DO
Demand for Space Exceeds Limits
Farmers Lsarn-saered Services
The Illinois State Fair for 1903
which opens its gates at Springfield
Friday, Oct. 1, win be a nine days ex-
hibition OF the agricultural and
mechanical prodigies and inventions Of
the age in which we live.
It viii be a wonder this year. One
cannot even imagine the completeness
and vastness of the State Fair unless
he visits H. Last year II was pre-
dicted that the limit had been reached.
and that nothing new under the sun
could be shown. But the extent and
variety Of the exhibition this year far
exceeds that of 1908. Every inch Of
space was taken weeks ago and Sec
rotary Dickinson Is being besieged
every minute for more room.
81 declare" he remarked the other
day 81 don't know what we are going
to do. ] can do most anything any
human man can do. But can't climb
q tree with my hands tied and ny
legs in shackles. The demand is some
thing terrific. / wish / could turn
some Of these insistent exhibitors loose
on the legislature" and he smiled at
the pleasing prospect, "and maybe the
legislators would appreciate the State
Fair just a little bit more than they
did last spring. But I am not com
planning at the legislature. The states
men didn't understand the situation. "
The sheep and swine exhibitors are
asking for room by the score. Two
thousand beautiful and valuable ami
mails have been denied proper quarters
for the past three years. But they will
be at the Fair this year, and those whd
didn't get in early will use the pens
again. It's all very wonderful, and
the city man cannot understand 1t all.
But the farmer and breeder who
visits the State Fair learns there
| how to add fifty to 100 pounds to his
beef and swine, and he understands all
right He finds farm implement that
will save labor and increase his net
earnings for the year.
Lovers OF good racing-and the man
who doesn't love a good horse is
wrong in his head-will be pleased to
know that the State Board has add.
ed a beautiful inside track in front
Of the grandstand for running races.
II cost a pile Of money. But the peo-
pie wanted it, and it was provided for
them. Supt Hopkins of the speed
ring, is now corresponding with the
sensational racers of this season.
Poultry fanciers are also given a
] new and modern set of coops. The old
, patched, battered affairs have been
burned and an entire new equipment
provided.
The Night Horse Show, a sort OF
aristocratic setting for the State Fair,
where S., 900 in cash will be handed To
the handsomest and best horses in the
world, win be given in the spacious
Coliseum for three nights-Wednesday
Thursday and Friday. Magnificent
decorations and Examinations have
been provided and the proudest horses
in the west will show themselves To
the prettiest women in Illinois. It is
to. be the fashionable event Of the
State Fair, and has been pronounced
success at State Fairs in neighboring
states. :
The Chamber of Commerce, Spring
field, has pledged visitors that they
shall have comfortable quarters this
year. Railroad rates are all right, and
everybody had better go to the State
Fair this year. It is a great show.
The best Wild west and vaudeville
entertainments have been provided.
Information Bureaus are located in
principal hotels. No charge.
Ten bands VIII furnish music.
Sacred services on Sunday, when
all the exhibits will be in place and
open, but no machinery will run.
, The State Fair of 1909 will be stu