The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-09-15
Splendid Fair Being Arranged for
this Month, Starting Tuesday,
September 20.

Exhibitors at the Gem State Fair
VIII find that many classifications
nave been increased. Premiums and
purses amounting to $4,000 in cash
besides many special prizes for the
1916 Gem State Fair, all guaran-
teea 70 be paid Friday or Saturday,
the last days of the Fair.
An effort has been made to bring
every department up-to-date, and to
make every premium an incentive
| 70 intending exhibitors.
Many conferences were 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 ali kinds
OF gallopers in front OF the grand
stand, with many high class free at
/ fractions, including some of Idabo's
best bands, concerts every morning
at 0 o'clock.
Thus far we have completed three
new cattle barns, 2Sxl04 feet, ac-
communicating 200 additional head OF
cattle; two new horse barns, equip
ping one with 26 box stalls; all
buildings electric lighted, with mod
ern water system, including wash
racks, etc.
The poultry building is being en-
larged Judges stand on track re
modelled New building for inform
alton bureau and check stand.
Every detail adding for 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.
Besides there will be a big in
crease in 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
Our amusement features will not
be neglected The managers of the
Gem State Fair believe in good,
live sport and 70 this end they have
arranged good race program for
each each afternoon during the fair
We Will have LIS 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 ocffec served
at noon. Free to all corners. Special
band music for this feast
Wednesday is Governors and East
ern Oregon day. Special train ser
vice from eastern Oregon and vest
ern Idaho. The governors will
speak. beginning at 1890 a. m.
Friday is Southern Idaho and
Children's Day, with special train
service from all potns in southern
Idaho.
Saturday is Farmers Day aud will
include grand live stock parade Of
all ribbon winners.
The great Workman shows will be
with IFS the entire week, with many
free attractions in front OF the
grand stand each afternoon Of the
fair
While we cannot announce free
oPen gate, we will sell member
ship ticket for $3.50 which makes
your admissions at half price These
tickets will not be sold after Sent. lis.
The management Of the Gem State
Fair, believe that successful fair
is the one which gives the most good
to the greatest number, at the least
possible cost to the exhibitor and
patron OF the fair.
We extend TO each citizen Of our
state an invitation 10 visit the 1915
Gem State Fair. II you are in favor
of live up-to-date educational fair.
be booster, and we viii show you
the biggest and best fair ever staged
in Idaho.
Try TO be with us, we will help to
improve your farm conditions.
Yours very truly
Q, p. HENDERSON,,
Secretary.