The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-09-19

opener for those who have not Wit
messed 1t. News comes from the res
ervatton that the old bucks who have
partaken of the ceremony when there
was q particular and vicious signih-
canoe attached to are even not teach
Ing the younger generation in the
steps and movements Of the dance. :.
War dances and scenes from Indian
camp life will not be the only feature
OF the Indians to the state exposition
as Manager Gilbreath has arranged for
an exhibit of the work Of the red men
along the live stock and agricultural
line. The Indians each year hold q
fair OF their own ana they will bring
tn Bismarck this fall a complete ex.
hibit Of their prowess as agricultur.
lists and live stock farmers. A great
story in contrast will thus be told.
On one hand will be the camp ground
with its primitive ways of living, the
old time Indian with his blanket. his
painted face and his fantastically
dressed hair, while in the next block
viii. be seen young, straight haired,
dark completed men in charge Of an
agricultural exhibit that will not be
driven into a back seat by anything
thai Will be brought here by the white
farmers. When stops to think
that the progress that has been made
by the Indian has been accomplished
In n generation, there remains but
little question as to what to do with
the Indian" He has taken q hold Of
agriculture and live stock raising in q
manner that has far %outstripped his
white brother and in a few years will
have established himself az a solid In.
Btttution, in this part of the northwest
Ut least.
Special Ratessofered.
The railroads entering the state
have made many concessions for the
exposition this year and not the least
appreciated is that of reduced rates
to and from Bismarck during the e1.
position. A nat rate Of 2 cents has
been made from points within the
state. From points outside Of the
state even Better rates have been
made and In connection with the home
seekers excursions It will be possible
for outsiders to come here and look
over the state and i~tscresources for q
much smaller outlay Of money for
railroad fare than has ever been the
case in the past.
Baby Show 10 Popular.
Cash prizes aggregating 500 have
been appropriated for the baby health
contest, and this will prove one of the
most popular contests Of the entire
shows. The money is divided into five
classes and the entries are open to all
babies whose parents are residents OF
the state. The little ones will be en-.
tered not earlier than 10 a. m. OF Oc.
tober 9Th and not later than 2 D.. m.
Of October 10, and the winners will be
announced from the platform Of the
Auditorium on Saturday. October IL.
Following r the prizes as they ap.
pear in the premium list which 10 now
being distributed:
Lot 291-Most perfect baby, not
younger than six (6) months
and not older than one ~
Lot 2s2-Most perfect boy not
under one (1) and not over
two (2) years old. $50. 90
Lot 292-Most perfect girl not
under n ~ and not over
two (2) years old. $50 90
Lot 293SMost perfect girl not
under two (2) and not over
three (3) years old. :........ $26 90
Lot 293-Most perfect boy not
under two (2) and not over
three (3) years old. SIS 90