Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-03
LEWISTON TO HAVE A SUCCESS
Full STOCK SHOW.


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his past ability promises that no depart
ment of the show will be sighted and
plans for a bigger and better show will
be carried out in every way possible.
Mr.. Smith is an extensive breeder, is
well acquainted with the stockmen and
breeders Of the northwest and with his
complete understanding of the status Of
the preparations, is especially prepared
to carry forward the work without a
hitch.
Busy on Show Buildings.
Committees were appointed last Sat
urday in Lewiston to canvass the city
to secure volunteers among the citizens
to go to the stock show grounds to assist
in the work of completing the construc
ton of the buildings on the grounds, and
the response was so good to the call that
considerable work had been done up to
yesterday.
During the day the roofing and siding
for the two new horse barns were com
pleted and the structure was finished
except for the installation of the feed
boxes, while the four hog barns were
finished except for the installation of
the pens. The group of volunteers
worked with enthusiasm throughout the
day and in fact seemed to thoroughly
enjoy the opportunity to aid the objects
of tho nprthwacf ~ L nh
prise the livestock association and to
thus assure better quarters for the fine
ivetock that will be brought here for
display and sale.
The work done Wednesday according
to the Lewiston Tribune shows that
10000 feet of lumber was used and that
approximately $4,000 nails were driven.
One of the two teams was kept busy
throughout the day in hauling lumber
for the workers, while the. other team
was busy hauling dirt to be used in
leveling the fOors of the barns.
New Innovations at Show.
From the Tribune we also learn that
an innovation is to be practiced at the
show this year in the class of trophies
awarded to owners for various winners
of prizes. In the past it has been Gus.
tomary to give away large and expen-
sive loving cups, but this year winners
will receive something just as expensive
and more useful than ornamental Sele.
tions of solid silver plate and sterling
ware of every description, such as bread
trays, sandwich plates, vases and other
articles of equal character, are now be-
ing selected by the association au.
thorities.
The big shipment of premium rib.
bons has just arrived for the show
They are among the handsomest ever
turned out for similar occasion. The
ribbons are of the very best quality,
large and appropriately decorated, con-
tanning the proper inscriptions. "Stock-
men are glad to have the very best kind
of ribbons because they are always kept
by the winners to show their friends,
and we have selected the very best that
could be found" said the retiring |
secretary, Mr.. Carlyle.
Members of the association are to be
treated to very splendid surprise this
year. Every member of the association
will receive handsome lapel button,
the design of which is beautiful as well
dignified. Slightly larger than a 10
cent piece, yet milled in regular con-
tour, it will be presented to every men,
Der paying the annual fee of IS. The
button acts in the same capacity as a
complimentary season ticket and ad.
mits the holder to all the privileges of
the association. In addition each mem.
Der will receive the association 5 off.
cial publication for one year and the
wife of the member will be given a
season pass to the big show at Lewis /,
ton.
Soon All in Readiness.
Secretary Smith, of the Livestock
association, stated last Saturday that
all preliminary matters relative to the
big show are now SO far advanced that
he is sanguine everything will be in !,
complete readiness by opening day. He
b much pleased with the spirit Of CO. !,
operation shown by Lewiston citizens in
the preliminary work, and feels that .
there will be no local effort lacking to-
ward the end Of making the show a
greater success than it has been in the ]
past. Secretary Smith is confident. i