Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-19
IMPORTANT FACTS FOR INTER.
ESTED PARTIES GIVEN
SUCCESS IS ANTICIPATED
A Fine Showing in all Lines Of In
dustry in Rogue River Valley
Will Be Made.

Preparations for the holding Of
the fourth annual Rogue River In
dustrial fair are now we'll under
way. Necessary buildings and en-
closures will be made upon the rail-
road grounds on either side OF the
new depot, and it is expected that
large tents will also be used for the
various exhibits. The management
is receiving much encouragement
from the wholesale houses, who are
planning exhibits of farm and agri-
cultural machinery. Several nave
signified their willingness to give
demonstrations of pumping, spray
ing. churning and other interesting
features for which machinery is
used The citizens of our sister
towns. Ashland and Medford, have
already made application for two
cars each, for the purpose OF bring
ing down their exhibits of fruit
vegetables and stock Much interest
Is being manifested in the special
premium of $50 which the manage
ment has provided for the best gen
oral exhibit of farm products, the
illinois valley. Williams Creek val
lev and Merlin having already signl-
fled their intention Of competing
Gold Hill, Evans creek, Sans valley
Phoenix and Talent are also expect
ed to compete.
The premium lists are now our
for distribution and are very com
plete. The $1,7OO offered in prizes
have been very carefully arranged SC
that all exhibitors may have ample
opportunity OF winning one or more
of the cash prizes.
Many Of those who have recently
come 10 i've Ill INC hoSuS N''~
lev have a pleasant surprise In store
for them. The fair held in previous
years is going to be surpassed anC
they were certainly "eye-openers' t'
those who have lived here always
There Is nothing of such import
ance AS the local fair to demonstrate
the productiveness Of the soil, TO
eether with the abundance of th'
natural resources Of the country ant
the management Is particularly de
sirous of having every industry ant
resource OF the two counties repte
sented.
Tho dates for holding the fair thi
wear are somewhat later than In pre-
yious years This was arranged s.
that the fall fruits and vegetable
would be more mature, especiall
D the grapes, for which Josephin
county is so famous
In addition to the attractions q
= tbe fair an elaborate carnival an
Il amusement feature will be adde'
>, including merry-go-rounds, bowlin
a,leys and the numerous attraction
" for the young folks, There VIII
u rest rooms and seats arranged In a
- narts of the city for the convenient
Of the visitors. The Ladies AuXiI
ary will serve refreshments and pri'
ate houses will be thrown open
o accommodate the people who are III
able to get accommodations at u
ia hotels. "a.
- Farmers. fruit growers and oth'
% wbo intend TO make exhibits shou
:, 90, into communication with u
- secretary as soon az possible, so IN
:, general idea can be formed as
- tho necessary exhibit space to
or provided. =,
:, For the present the office OF u
=, fair association will be at the Coi
Ia merclal Club rooms on Sixth stree
~ where the secretary can be ioun
All communications addressed
.a him will receive prompt reply
= Don't forget the dates Get ou'
~ prepare your exhibits, save u
'e- large pumpkin. Peaches, pears a
on ali perishable fruits should
mt brought In as soon as possible a
so placed In cold storage The Graz
ed Pass Cold Storage company has xii
nd " offered a storage room free a
their kind offer should be taken