The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-09-24
STATE FAIR NOTES

Considerably more interest is being manifested this year in the county exhibitions than has been evidenced for some tfme. The elimination of Maricopa county from the county con test and the excellent experience of last year under that arrangement has brought forth an interest in the oth- CT counties of the state, agricultural in nature, that bids fair to call forth the largest displays that have ever been shown here.
 Pima, Yavapai and Coconino have already announced themselves as can didates for the county prize and cup. Yuma will be next in line and then Graham and Greenlee will show up with some real promises as to what to expect from those counties. There is much agricultural revival in Go chise county and Pinal, to say noth- ing of what is being constantly done in Apache and Navajo. The word comes in, We will all be there." This is word enough, for no county would come with no exhibit, especially after such a statement.
 The amount hung up this year for agricultural premiums is close to ESQ., 900, which to state it shortly is 'some set of premiums for state with the agricultural portions of the state still under development. It augurs well for the exhibits this year. It means that this money will near ly all go into the pockets of the farm CTS who are striving to make the best out of their farms. It is source of encouragement to all the men and women of the state engaged in agri- culture and it's kindred enterprises.
 Prof. A. M. McOmie, superintend- ent of this department of the state fair, spent a lot of time this spring re-arranging and re-classifying the agricultural premium lists, with the result that they are more nearly standardized now than at any previ- ous time. This is also good news.
 There is always a great demand for good acts before the grand stand at the state fair. These acts must be novel, clean and exciting. The Ari- zona state fair has been careful al- ways, in picking the best in this con nection. This year will be no excep- tion to the already strictly established rule. The fair commission and Secre- tary Shaughnessy are insisting upon clean. shows for the free acts, espe- cially.
 Among the attractions this year wilr be the acrobatic act of Mace and Zerada, whose sensational work be. fore the grand stand last year was the admiration of all who love the vigorous displays of human strength and agility. The young fellows have been practicing hard for the past three months already, and have inn proved upon their splendid form of last year. They will be sure to please this year.
 L. It. Is possible also that a team of diving horses will be among the free attractions. This is great drawing card at an yfair.. To see the noble equines actually enjoy a dive from great height and the short swim afterward is exciting and edu- eating as well. Aquatic horses and acrobatic young men make a great combination.
 Picking up the live ones" is the present task of Secretary Shaugh- messy, who is spending some time on the Pacific coast looking at the show end of the game. and incidentally get ting line on the fast harness ami mals that will be sent into the com petitions at the great state fair this year.
 There are lots of fast horses on
 the. coast this year because of the big expositions. Some of the great.
 est purses in history are being con tested for. and the best of these will : be spotted for the great Arizona state fair in November and every effort [ will be made to enter them for speed F work on the fastest mile track in the f country. ..r,. F. lIaEE