The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-21

Fargo day is always the chief fea-
ture Of the fair. whether 1t be state,
county or interstate, and today will be
no exception. Good weather and large
crowds conspired to make the day
one of the biggest Fargo has seen in
years, and at the close of the day,
the attendance will have probably
been the greatest since the opening
of the fair grounds last Tuesday morn
ing.
The attendance yesterday was
nearly 5000 while on Wednesday 1t
was $500 which have virtually been
the only two days Of the fair. as
Tuesday the weather was so bad, that
the gate receipts were comparatively
nothing. Today promises to exceed all
the other days of the week, and the
management believes that with the
gate receipts looked for this afternoon
and night, that not only expenses will
be met this year, but a dividend may
be made for the association. which
at the beginning of the week was not
expected.
Ideal weather has put everybody In
a splendid humor this morning and
the merchants and exhibitors are all
greatly encouraged and feel that their
attempts at a display have not been
entirely wasted. Much interest is be-
ing taken in the various exhibits
which have been put up, and more time
has been devoted to each, as there are
not nearly so many to see, so that
1t gives better opportunity to make
more thorough examination of every
thing on display.
Notahles at the Fair.
A large number Of eminent North
Dakotans are on the grounds today,
which gives added interest to the
fair. One Of the boxes in the grand
stand at the races yesterday after
noon was occupied by Governor
Burke, Mayor Lowell Of Fargo and
Sen. Frank s. Talcott of Buffalo. The
combination was an interesting one, as
all three gentlemen are political lead
ers of different factions in the state,
so that their friendly little chat was
observed and overheard with much
attention by those in the surround
Ing boxes
Sen. John G. Gunderson Of Aneta
is one of the visitors at the fair to-
day, arriving in the city last night
to take in Fargo day, and spend few
hours among the exhibits and with
business friends.
Former Lieutenant Governor Lewis
Of Fargo, who is vice president Of the
fair this year, is doing the honors
Of host now and then when President
Scott is too busily occupied with other
matters of Importance, and the for
mer president OF the state senate is
extending cordial welcome to all the
distinguished visitors and is escort
ing them about the grounds and
among the exhibits.
Merchants Cup Awarded.
Late yesterday afternoon the Mer-
chants cup was awarded to the best
decorated booth in the big pavilion.
The Fargo Cornice e. Ornamental Co.
received the prize.
Owing to the fact that everything in
the exhibit Of the Fargo Cornice q
Ornamental Co. was made In this city
and that the whole booth was COM
p1etely product Of Fargo In every
detail, 1t was decided that the cup
should go to Mr.. Rusk. president of
the concern. His friends feel greatly
pleased with the result and have been
congratulating him today.
Other Premiums Given.
In the merchants there were
number of other premiums and
ribbons awarded The C. r.. stone
Piano Co. received the premium for
having the largest booth. as the ex-
hibit Of that concern occupies two
rooms In the pavilion.
For Mems clothing J. II. Holmes
Co, was awarded the ribbon. The w.
o. Olsen Furniture Co, received the
first premium for the curtain and win
dow display. The Fargo Carpet &
Rug Co. was the recipient OF two first
premiums, one for the display OF car
pets and one for rugs. Both OF these
displays include rugs and carpets that
were made wholly in North Dakota.
The paper hanging premium went to
the Fargo Decorating Co. and the Luz
ger Furniture Co. received the prem
iums for small rugs and for the best
furniture exhibit.
The North Dakota Book and sta
tionery Co. received the blue ribbon
for It's splendid office desk exhibit w.
G.. Olsen Furniture CO. was awarded
the premium for the best display of
book cases. and the Luger co. re-
ceived the ribbon for the best exhibit
In divans and davenports.
The Olsen Furniture Co, of Botti-
neau, was awarded the premium for
the best hat rack exhibit In the agri-
cultural building. For the best ex-
tension table and sideboard exhibits,
wv. q. Olsen of this city received the
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