Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-07-19
COOPERATION WITH FARM MAN
AGER OF THE IDAHO IRR-
IGATI0N FARM.
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E. Il. Merrifield has been on his
rounds for a week or more adver-
tIsing the coming Lincoln County
Fair, which this year is to eclipse
all previous fairs given by the as
socialion. Everywhere he goes Mr..
Merrifield meets with hearty en-
couragement, which he takes an
an earnest of the great proport-
ions the fair is to assume this year
as indicating and encouraging de-
Noting his visit to the Richfield
tract the Recorder notes the valu-
the cause of Mr. Merrifield and
says of the cooperation Of JJJ. G..
Pearson, manager Of the farm of
the Idaho Irrigation Company there
lot to have such a director, for II
who will have personal supervision
should mean taking almost every
prize offered. The success Mr.. Pea
peted for at Spokane, Seattle, Boise
son had two years ago, when he
and a host of other big fairs both
east and west, is a good enough
tribute TO his ability as a direct
or, as we'll as the producing pow
ers of this country.
The following is prospective OF
the Fair just issued:.
One of the largest County Fairs
in the West. Many large tents
have been secured for the varl-
GUS departments, and approx
imately Five Thousand Dollars
will be spent in Cash and Premiums.
The Board of Directors are making
+bis Meet for the entire County, and
no Premiums will be given for any
special Precinct, but every contest VIII
he open to all Precincts of the County
and every leading product OF the
County will have its place among the
Exhibits, and competent men Will De
in charge of every department
The Railroad Companies will make
special rates, and special trains will be
run for the accommodation of patrons
In every part of the County
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPART
MENT-As well as other departments
will be under the supervision OF compe-
tent directors, and Exhibits viii include
all leading products of the Farm
HOnTICULTURE-Th Garden Pro-
ducts will also be one of the leading
features of the Fair, and suitable pro-
visions are being made for the latest
possible convenience of these Exhibits, /
as well as the other various Depart I
ments and the Premium list will cover /
at least thirty-five different products of /
the Garden.
FRUITS-The cultivation of Or
chards is rapidly increasing in Lincoln /
County, and the exhibits Of the vari-
Gus Orchard Products will be of special
Importance. There viii be more than
twenty premiums offered.
CANNED GOODS-Win also receive
special attention and substantial Fre-
miums will be awarded.
LIVE STOCK-Wnl receive special
accommodations and Premiums will be
offered on Draft Horses, Stations, Draft
Mares, Colts. Brood Mares, Draft
Teams, Drivers. Saddlers, and Jacks.
DAIRY-is another important feature
in the development of Lincoln County
and substantial Premiums are being Of
fered for Dairy Cattle, Bulls, Heifers,
of which a full statement will appear
in the Premium List which will be pup
iished at an early date.
SHEEP-The Premiums will be award
ed on Rams and Ewes of the various
breeds consisting of Cotswolds, Me-
rinos. Rambouillets, Lincolns, Shrop-
shires. Hampshires and Grade and Cross
Breeds.
SWINE-Substantia Premiums will be
offered on Poland Chinas, Berkshires,
Duroc-Jerseys, Jersey Reds, Chester
Whites, and Cross Breeds. Suitable ar
rangements are being made for this
as well as other departments.
CEREALS-win also have special
attention aside from Sheaf Products.
SHEAF PRODUCTS-Consistin Of
Wheat, oats, Barley, Rye, Corn, Al
falfa, Clover, Timothy, Bromus. will be
given substantial Premiums
POULTRY-The Poultry Exhibit Is
expected to be exceedingly large and
Premiums viii be awarded on the va
rious breeds of chickens, ducks geese
and turkeys The number of Premiums
win be exceedingly large. (See Special ,
Premium List.)
SPORTS-The Sports will consist OF
Harness and Saddle races, trotting and
pacing, lOOt races, SfedSeu ptS idSe' anu .
many other Sports that are highly I
amusing and exceedingly interesting.
Shoshone has a most excellent race
track Therefore the races will be of
a very high standard and well patro-
nized Approximately s600.0O will be |
spent on our races alone. .
TRAP SHOOT-Specias Premiums will
be awarded. and this will be open to all
Trap Shooters from sur
rounding States are expected to be pres
ent and participate in the joys Of this
occasion.