The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-14
SAM Lux SETS
A HIGH MARK
Expects Attendance of 100000
at Free State Fair.
Prospects Are Growing Brighter
Every Day, He Says.
BIGGEST AND BEST IN HISTORY
There VIII Be a Tractor DEM
OnStratiOn for Farmers.
Arrangement of Exits and En-
frances Has Been Changed.

A quarter of a million attendance is
predicted for the big free fair, Topeka,
September 1918, by Samuel E. Lux,
president and general manager.
1.-The free fair idea is something new
in big fair circles,' said Mr.. Lux. land
in my mind there is no question that
the aggregate attendance will be at
least 100000 provided the weather is
at ali favorable.
1.-The fair is growing every day. We
expect the exhibits to be the biggest
and best in the history of Kansas fairs
Aside from the regular features there
will be some new ones that should at
tract attention. One of these will be
tractor exhibit Not only will the
tractor engines be displayed on the
grounds, but a field has been pro-
cured west of the city for demonstra-
lions in blowing which should interest
thousands of farmers.
Because of the heavy attendance
that is anticipated there is unusual
demand for concession space. The
space is going like hot cakes, and those
who intend to engage space should
get busy at once if they would avoid
disappointment
RoadWays Rearranged.
The arrangement of entrances. ex-
it's and roadways on the fair grounds
is being changed completely with
view to avoiding congestion fair week.
w. w. CWhite Way) Webb. member
of the board of managers and traffic
SuDCTInLenuenL
that is now being done on the grounds.
Traffic will be handled in a syste-
matte manner. The plan is clearly
shown by the accompanying map
The main entrance will be as here
tofore at the northeast corner of the
grounds. The vehicles will pass under
the arch and the roadway will be sep
arated from the path over which the
pedestrians will walk. A portion of
the fence at the northeast corner of
the grCuncs will lie torn away, so
there will be no congestion at the en-
trance when a heavy train is relieved
of its burden of fair visitors. What
formerly was used as the main thor
oughfare for vehicles will be the direct
path for those on foot.
The road for autos and vehicles of
all kinds will turn to the west and
will turn south at point near the
north end of the swine barns. 1t will
run on a 'bee line" to the grand stand,
and then will continue to the west
and later to the south of the race
track.
Change in Exits.
NO vehicles will be allowed to leave
the grounds by the main entrance.
There will be one exit on Topeka ave-
nue. near the bridge, and another i'm
mediately south of the cattle pavilion.
There will be an entrance for vehicles
on the west side of the grounds as
indicated on the map.
1t is estimated that 1000 autos can
stretch. The entrance to this portion
of the grounds will be at the north
east corner of the race track; the
exit at the west side.
If the quarter stretch will not hold
all the autos, there will be some adj
ditional space to the north of the race
track.
A large force of men is now en-
ployed on the grounds putting in
trenches for the purpose of thorough
ly draining the grounds in case of rain.
There is a main drain through the
center of the grounds and many lat
erals. Metal culverts are being used
under the roads and paths Tne
levels were taken by Walter J. Arnold,
county engineer
Posts are being placed around the
race track at a distance of from eight
to ten feet from the present fence.
This is being done to avoid death or
injury to spectators watching the
motor races. The cars frequently
smash through a single fence.