The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-09-08
A Fine Fair this Month
Splendid Fair BEING Arranged for
this Month. starting Tuesday,
September 10.

A cooperative organization. not
organized for profit. is unselfish, in
tending 10 advance agricultural in
terests. properly named, il is Far
mers' Educational. Agricultural and
Live stock Institute.
Exhibitors at the Gem State Fair
viii find that many classifications
have heen increased. Premiums and
purses amounting TO $4,000 in cash
besides many special prizes for the
1916 Gem state Fair. all gnaran.
ieed TO be paid Friday or Saturday,
the last days Of the Fair.
An effort has been made 10 bring
every Department np-to-date. and 70
make every premium an incentive
70 intending exhibitors
Many conferences we're held with
breeders. agriculturlists. dairymen,
and others interested In advanced
ideas along agricultural lines, not
forgetting the amusement features
which will include motorcycle. har-
ness, and relay races. with all kinds
OF galiopers in front OF the grand
stand. with many high class free at
fractions, including some Of idaho's
best hands. concerts every morning
ar 10 o'clock
Thus tar we have completed three
new cattle barns. 2SNiN4 feet, acr
eomm0aating goo additional head oi
cattle. two new horse barns. equip
ping one with IS box stalls all
buildings electric lighted, with mod
ern water system. including wash
racks. ere
The poultry building Is being en-
larged Judges stand on track re
modelled New building for inform
alton bureau ana check stand
Every detail adding Tor comfort OF
exhibitors and pleasure OF visitors
County collective exhibits are as
sured from the rich farming sections
of Idaho. Fruit from the Snake Ri
yer valley IN abundance, despite the
late frost Cattle horses. hogs and
sheep are now entered from most OF
the central and western states.
Resides there viii be big in
crease Ia the Idaho exhibitors The
Idaho Boys and Girls Clubs will be
one of the big features OF the fair
this year. including stock Judging
contests for all high school boys and
girls,
oMr amusement features will not
be neglected The managers OF the
Gem State Fair believe in good,
live sport and TO this end they have
arranged good race program for
each each afternoon during the fair,
We will have iT5 horses In the
speed department,
The Boise Commercial club will
put on their big barbecue Tuesday,
the first day OF the fair, Barbecued
meat. sandwiches and ocffee, served
at noon. Free 10 all corners, Special
hand music for this feast.
Wednesday Is Governors and East
ern Oregon day, Special train ser
vice from eastern Oregon and west.
ern Idaho. The governors viii
speak, beginning az 1850 a, m.
Friday IS Southern Idaho and
Children's Day, with special train
service from all polns IN southern
Idaho.
Saturday Is Farmers Day and will
include grand live stock parade OF
all ribbon winners.
The great Mortham shows will b.
with as the entire week with many
free attractions IN front of the
grand stand each afternoon OF the
fair
While We cannot announce fres
open gate. We viii sell member
ship ticket for $s.50 which makes
your admissions az half price, These
tickets will not be sold after Sept, \
The management OK the Gem State
Fair. believe that a successful fair
is the one which gives the most good
10 the greatest number, nc the least
possible cost 70 the exhibitor and
patron Of the fair,
We extend 10 each citisen OF ouI
state an invitation 60 visit the 1915
Gem state Fair IL YOU are IN favor
OF live up.to~date educational fair
he booster. and We will show you
the biggest and best fair ever staged
Ia Idaho
Try "a he With rs. we viii help u
improve Ycar farm conditions,
Yenrs very truly,
o. r. HENDERSHoT.
Secretary,