Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
THE FAIR PROMISES WELL
INDICATIONS FOR UNPRECED-
ENTED ATTENDANCE
Enlarged Premium List and Long Line
of Special Attractions-FavorabIe
Weather Can do the Rest

The CENSOR predictsssthe largest
| crowds and best exhibit of almost ev-
/ erything grown, raised and manufactur-
ed in the county at next weeks fair.
Every person one meets is planning to
/ help the show and thus assist in the
good work of having great big home
display. Nothing can better advertise
the resources of this rich and prosper
Gus county than to make a creditable
| display of its resources, when there is
opportunity to exhibit them to our peo-
pie and visitors who come among Us
| from remote sections.
The board of directors of the fair as
| ISOLATION early took broad ground on
| the matter of entertainment and en-
largement Of premiums to be paid. In
the latter matter almost every class is
to have increases, making the total
amount greatly in excess of induce
ments for past years. This is espec-
tally true in live stock, and glance at
the premium list will demonstrate the
liberality which there extends. The
domestic department list has been re-
arranged and better prices paid among
competitors. Almost without except
ion every class is stimulated to larger
effort because of the better opportun-
ity for display and enlarged offerings
! in premiums.
The great array Of agricultural ma
chinery that will be shown, the latest
improvements, ought to interest every
man in these days of help scarcity and
the necessity for economy in time and
expense of carrying on the business of
! farming and general industry.
In live stock we shall expect the
largest and choicest exhibit that we
have ever had. because the possibilities
are larger. The Christensen farm will
have its big bunch of imported and
home bred Guernseys, which will be a
show in themselves. These cattle were
first prize winners, a big number Of
them, at the Minnesota state fair last
week. ]. ID. Beck will hsve his new
herd of Guernseys, and there will be
many of all breeds represented. At no
county fair in western Wisconsin can
better animals and more of them be
seen than right here at home. A pa
rade of premium winners in horses and
cattle will be had on Thursday or Fri
! day.
In the amusement line neither ex-
pense nor effort has been curtailed.
plane flights each day-on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday-something one
person in thousand has not witnessed.
Contracts we're early signed with
responsible firm in Chicago, and there
can be no possible failure to perform
their part of the agreement and get
their money, otherwise they caa re-
cover no pay,
4 sfr .ac;rsy Avs tyn,a ,,,,r.aa 40 a.
ranged for, the funds for one of thee
being generously contributed by Mr..
Nj. II. Bekkedal Of Westby, the other
by business men of the city.
The ball schedules have not been full
4 ly completed, but two good games or
more are assured. Probably the La
Crosse champions and La Fargo strong
team will be one of the big contests in
the series.
The trained bear and other animal
shows, all free, will be an attraction
not less meritorious than was the per-
forming seals of last fair days.
Arrangements are sought to be made
Cor some exciting motorcycle races.
A parade Of all automobiles owned ID
the city of Viroqua and elsewhere in
the county, and others or the grounds,
will be had il possible to secure coop
Grafton of owners.
Last year racing was dispensed with,
but many who like that kind Of amuse-
ment were rot satisfied. Consequently
return trial is made this year, aiming
to meet the demand of as many patrons
as possible. Here is the excellent pro-
gram:
RACE PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS
2:25 Pace .......... Purse $500
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
2:25 Trot. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Purse $500
Bekkedal's Race
2:lS Pace .........,.........P Purse $500
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Business Mems Race
Free-for-All Pace or Trot . Purse $500
Tickets for the fair may be purchas.
ed at the gates or at either Of the three
drug stores in Viroqua, prices the same
as last year-40 cents for adults, %
cents for children under Is and over IL
: years old; under 10 years free.
, Let the CENSOR suggest that every
person who intends to make entries al
this fair read the premium list carefully
the rules governing entries and other
matters, then prepare carefully upon a
blank provided in the book, their list OF
articles, having it ready to present ia
: the secretary when arriving on the
, grounds. This will materially assist
the officers in their work and relieve
confusion in a rush of making entries