Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-20
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Attendance records were again
broken at the Tulsa Fair Yesterday
whom 1900 people passed through
the gates during tho day The day
was Ideal with an immense throng
Of out-of-town people present to help
liNon things up, there was not dun
moment during the afternoon.
owing 10 the up town parade tho
crowds did not get started good 10
the fair uutil after O'Clock but from
that Tine on the street cars. as welt
as all available vehicles were taxed
TO thoir utmost capacity
Early yesterday morning the Col.
linsylle delegation arrived on a spe-
cial train, They were accompanied
by their splendid band Of thirty-fivs
pieces. The band members were at
tired In natty white uniforms ann
their appearance on the streets, as
well as at the fair attracted much
favorable attention. The Collnsvllo
Boosters carried banners and lltera-
ture exploiting the advantages OF
their lively little city. Colllnsyllle Is
known aa one OF tho most progressive
towns In the southwest. II has many
Industrial institutions and a splendid
class OF citizenship. The Colllnsville
band was an absolute surprise to tho
other fair visitors yesterday. Tho
music was all strictly modern and
splendidly rendered.
The various exhibits attracted much
attention yesterday. Owing to tho
high wind It looked for awhile like
Aviator Frank Champion would not
dare to tackle the elements with his
frail, bird-like craft the monoplane.
But at o'clock Champion went up in
the air. He stayed up for fifteen
minutes and 1t was the general opinion
that tho flights was the pret:iest he
has yet made here. He did the aerial
dip Of death. volplaned and accomp-
lished several other daring air ma
neuyers that thrilled the crowd. At
times he would swoop down within
twenty-five feet of the earth, then
turn on his powerful little engine, ana
go sailing away until he would 10
almost out Of sight
Tho races were all splendid, be-
tween each event occurred free at
traction Of some kind. The crowd
was much larger than was present
the previous day.
Today is the big feature day Of tho
fair, Many OF the stores will close at
noon. to allow their employees an op-
portunity to visit the fair. The school
children will all have half holiday
to attend the fair.
The big live stock parade will tllla
place In front Of the grand stand at
3 o'clock this afternoon. This prom
ises to be one Of the biggest exhl-
btions OF It's kind ever attempted in
oklahoma
A special entertainment for tho
visiting farmers has been arranged by
the fair management At o'clock
j. p Harter, Tulsa county farm
demonstration agent. and Prof Ruch-
anan. Of saltwater A. and NJ. college.
viii give demonstration with
steam plow They WIFI plow the
earth, plant the seeds, etc
Saturday. the closing day Of tho
fair, VIII be Old Soldiers Day All
wearers Of both the Blue and tho
Grey viii be admitted free to the fair.
The first fifty Of them to register at
Exhibit hall win be given pound ot
coffee by the Upp Grocery Co.
The baby show takes place tonior-
row also. There Will be prizes for tho
orettiest baby heaviest baby etc,
Entries can he made up to 1 o'clock
afternoon.
The lady at the fair tomorrow. with
The most number Of daughters. viii
be given the choice Of any one Of
arge assortment Of fine dresses, by
he Beane-Vandever company.
Today and tomorrow will be bls
lays at the fair and both Of them arc
'ypected to be record breakers from
he standpoint Of attendance.
It's worth anybody's time and
money t. spend an afternoon at tha
air. There are but two days lefs.
There viii be something different go-
nR on both days.