The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-01
IDAHO STATE FAIR
WILL BE HUMMER

Under the direction Of Colonel
Amos j. Miller. general manager, the
1910 Idaho State fair to be held in
Caldwell the week beginning October
will be the most successful in the
history OF the organization. From
present indications every department
will be crowded with choice exhibits
Of ldaho's varied resources
AS in previous expositions the live
stock show will be one of the leading
attractions and will demonstrate to
visitors the unlimited possibilities of
southern Idaho as livestock section.
In the horticultural and agricultural
departments care will be taken to dis
play exhibits properly and the judging
will be done by recognized authori-
ties.
The premiums offered by the asso-
citation this year total more than
$4,000, providing handsome awards
for all of the states varied products.
The lists are being mailed from the
office of the general manager and
may be had by interested parties upon
application.
Realizing the Importance of the an
nual show to the livestock industry of
the west, fair officials have CO.
operated with officers of the leading
national livestock associations in
maintaining, if not eclipsing, the high
standard of previous years. In the
swine department the events of i'm
portance to growers will be the state
futurity shows of the National Duroc-
Jersey and Poland-China associations
Cash prizes aggregating more than
81, 100 are Offered by the national as
sociation to successful exhibitors in
the futurity shows. In addition to the
large cash prizes medals and ribbons
will be awarded The shows will be
conducted under the direct sup~rvis-
ion of the national associations and
are held only at recognized staye
fairs Judges of national reput .tion
will be selected to officiate a. the
Idaho futurities.
Other departments in the livestock
section will vie with the swine grow
ers for supremacy George Murray,
general superintendent of the live
stock show is confident that the
showing of cattle, horses, mules and
sheep will be the most complete in the
history of the association. Entries
arated sections and the animals shown
will be representative of the state.
With the bumper crops being har-
vested by Idaho farmers the agricul-
tural hall will prove revelation to
visitors. The display of grains,
grasses, seeds and vegetables will tax
the capacity of the large building and
will include exhibits from a large
number of southern Idaho counties.
An innovation introduced by Man
ager Miller which will be of interest
to everyone attending the fair is the
automobile show, A large tent will be
raised to house the exhibits which
will include all we'll known passenger
cars and tractors. Wednesday has
been designated Automobile Day"
with an automobile parade and dem
onstrations featuring the program.
Under the direction of ]. S. Har-
rington and committee on amusement
programe replete with novelty fea
lures and exciting speed events is
being arranged. Assurances have been
received that some of the fastest har-
ness horses in the west will compete.
In addition to the racing card Chair
man Harrington is arranging for high
class open air vaudeville attractions
which will be presented daily at the
grounds.
The downtown amusements will b"
given under the direction of the
amusement committee of the Com
mercial Club, assuring a program of
merit for the entire week. The COM
mittee met Wednesday afternoon and
adopted tentative plans for week of
iollification for Caldwell visitors.
Chairman Zeh will appoint the var
ious subcommittee within the next
few DAYS and active work for the
celebration will be in full swing.