Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
nkly Ledger

Best quart homemade cider vine \I
Best quart sweet cider .....NnA
quart homemade soft soap Viii
homemade axe handle ....'m -
home made broom ..............O
CLASS O. M
Best Window Display:
Free entrance to all stores Of Mexico, Mo.
Stores are divided into classes as follows:
a. Dry Goods, Clothing, Millinery, and Genera
Variety Stores. VI
b.. Groceries and Bakeries.
C. Shoe Stores.
d. Furniture.
e. Jewellers.
f. Restaurants and Cafes.
e. All Other Stores.
There will be three prizes given for each division as
follows:
list Prize. Grand Exposition Medal.
End Prize, Red Ribbon.
3rd Prize White Ribbon.
CLASS P
AUTOMOBILE ARADE
Free entrance to all competitors Audrain and sur
rounding territory. For the best decorated Automobile
from an artistic, striking or effective standpoint, in the
opinion of the Judges.
Decorations to consist of any or all Of such things
as flags, streamers, banners, paper flowers, colored paper,
autumn leaves, vines, sunfowers, or other foliage;
Contestants for the prizes may add some other fea-
ture BETTING the times and occasion, comic or otherwise.
LIST Prize - $500.
End Prize - $1,000.
Bird Prize $500.
4th Prize $3.50.
5ith Prize - White Ribbon.
There must be at least twelve contestants entered in
competition for the prizes.
All owners of Automobiles, including citizens and Wis
itors are requested to take part in this parade; those not
competing for the above prizes will allow contestants to
lead the procession. Parade will form on South Jefferson
Street (south of the r~ailroads) and the Boulevard and
drive north; officers of the day will direct the route. Pro-
cession will start promptly at 1880 P. M. October 18th.
BIG FREE FOR ALL AUTOMOBILE PARADE -
Each and every Auto entering into the above parade at
o'clock and not later than 1880 P. M. on Thursday, octo-
Der 18th, whether decorated or not, will be given a ticket
which will entitle every automobile to a chance on the
following prizes:
TWELVE PRIZES TO BE GIVEN A
First - Cash, given by the Association, $500.
Second One pair of good, made-to- measure Trousers,
$500, by Hamilton, the Clothier and Cleaner.
Third - One good rocking chair, by Sam Morris, Fur
niture Store.
Fourth - 25 gallons gasoline, by Hoxsey & Sumner,
Automobiles and Repairs.
Fifth - One handsome Electric Light Flash Light, by
Ferris Hardware Company.
Sixth - Weekly lnteligencer, one year, by Intelli-
gencer Printing Company.
Seventh - Weekly Ledger, one year, by R. M. White
& Son.
Eighth One fine dress shirt, by Kemp & Nelson,
Clothing Company.
Ninth, Weekly Ledger, one yeear, by R. M. White &
Tenth Weekly Intelligencer, one year, by Intelligent
Ger Printing Company.
Eleventh = Weekly Ledger, one year, by R. M. White
& Son.
Twelfth Weekly Intelligencer, one year, by Intelli-
gencer Printing Company.
Ladies are especially requested to enter in the contest.
Prizes will be exchanged to suit winners
CLASS O.
PRIZES FOR AUDRAIN COUNTY RURAL SCHOOLS:
Best Map of the United States:
LIST Cash, given by the Association ............. 200
End = Cash, given by the Association .......... 100
3d = Cash, given by the Association ........ Soc
Best Map of Missouri:
LIST Cash. given by the Association .,.........,. 200
End = Cash, given by the Association .......... 100
Bird = Cash, given by the Association ......... .5Oc
Best Map of Audrain County:
LIST Cash, given by the Association ............. 200
End Cash, given by the Association .......... loo
Srd = Cash, given by the Association 80. SOC
Best Farm and Road Map of School District:
LIST Cash, given by the Association ............. 200
End - Cash, given by the Association .......... LOO
Bird - Cash, given by the Association ......... soc
Best Agricultural Note Book:
LIST Cash, given by the Association ............. 200
End Cash, given by the Association .......... 100
Bird - Cash, given by the Association aeon. .50c
Best Free Hand Drawing:
LIST Cash. given by the Association ..........,.. 200
End = Cash, given by the Association ........... 100
Srd - Cash, given by the Association ......... Doc
Best Model Farm Scene:
LIST Cash, given by the Association 200
End - Cash, given by the Association .......... 100
3rd - Cash, given by the Association ......... soc
Best Model Rural School Scene:
LIST = Cash, given by the Association ........... 200
End - Cash, given by the Association ........... 100
3rd = Cash, given by the Association ......... SOC
Best Rural School Exhibit:
LIST = Cash, given by the Association ........ 1000
End - Cash, given by the Association .......... 500
3d = Cash, given by the Association ............ $50
Best Exh bit by Member of Canning Club or Other Rural
School Girl, of Canned Products:
LIST - Cash, given by the Association .......... $50
End - Cash, given by the Association .......... 1.50
3rd - Cash, given by the Association ......... SOC
CLASS R.
DOL PARADE - For the Best Turnout Costumes, doll.
and Baby Buggy cOnsidered:-
list = Cash, given by the Association .......... 7.50
End = Cash, given by the Association .......... 500
Bird - Cash, given by the Association .......... $50
The premium list as compiled by the Annual Corn
Show and Fall Festivities association shows that many va
rieties of farm products, raised in this section of Missouri
have been well cared for and judging from the interest man.
ifested, exhibitors will be plentiful, making this the leading
feature Of Carnival Week.
Progressive merchants and business men of the city
have donated many useful articles as additional premiums
to those offered by the Association.
The premium List is the largest ever offered at a
Street Fair in this section of the State and is entirely the
donation and work of the business, professional and work.
ing men of Mexico, Missouri.
RULES
When a premium shall be awarded public proclamation
shall be made of it by the Marshal.