The Brinkley argus., 1913-09-12
Tri-State Fair

The Tri-State Fair, Memphis, September 22d to 27th, the frst of the big Southern fairs, will open it's gates this year with the con- viction on the part of its manage ment that every one of its eighteen big departments will excel, n every way, any fair ever before given in the South.
 At the first meeting held after the closing of the 1912 fatf it was determined that no effort or ex- pense should be spared to secure the best, and nothing but the best for this years fair, and the result has been most gratifying.
 The two first exhibition build ings have been rearranged and will be given over entirely to com mercial and industrial exhibits, and even 1t this early date every space has been taken. The third building, formerly used for manu- facturers sxhibits, will bs the agricultural hall, and the demands for space, even now, are 10 great that enlargement of this building h contemplated.
 The 9ri-State Fair this year ceased to be . private corporation, the old stockholders turning over to the new eleemosynary corpora ton their entire interests with the understanding that hereafter no individual should ever receive one penny of profit from the Fair. The new charter expressly states that all money received in excess Of the necessary expenses shall be useo in improving tLe grounds and buildings for the benefit of the agricultural interests of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
 Live Stock.
 The live stock exhibits at the Tri-State Fair have always been given especial attention. More premiums have been offered, and with the active support of most o1 the National Registry Associations and the entries already received this department will maintain lts ,.oord of 0rowinp hiQrer and bet ter every year.
 Agriculture.
 The Agricultural Department will vie with the live stock sectloI in importance. The 1913 fair vii see an entire new arrangement O. the agricultural building, whicl will add to its general attractive ness, while new system of label ing the exhibits, enabling each ex hibit to tell the story of its produc tion, will greatly add to their ed ucational value.
 Poultry.
 The Tri-State Poultry Snow held annually at the fair, unde the direction of the Tri-Stat Poultry Association, has becom l . showsof national importance an l . ribbon won at Memphis carrie
 e much weight, if not more, tha from any other Southern show This value is due to the keen con petition and the fact that the Til bons are always tied by the bes judges in the United States. Amusemsnts.
 This department has been give especial attention as the manag
 ment fully realizes that there~nu
 be recreation and relaxation
 connection with its education
 work. During the day music wi be rendered, both popular al .classic, by splendid band, g fir sopen air vaudeville and acrobat .program, in which there are son .of the most sensational acts of u year, will be given before u grandstand, which is free durlr the day.
 Il The night feature will be Perry Victory on Lake Erie pictured
 flame. The committee is to be co
 gratulated on securing this dran l in fireworks, as it is the sensati' l of the year and is in such demal
 as to have fully booked its seas
 early in the year. In addition this spectacle there will be oth fireworks of an unusual order. | Other Features. Space is limited and it is i possible to enumerate all of t [ good things offered, but it will | well to bear in mind that if y visit but one fair in 1913, let tn be the Tri-Staae Fair.