The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29
NEXT week IDAHO STATE
FAIR WILL Be GREAT
ATTRACTION

Next week is southern 1daho's big
week and Caldwell will be the center
of activity, for the Idaho State Fair,
the oldest and largest exhibition in the
state, will throw open its gates for
the 10th annual gathering.
From present indications the fair
this year will be the largest and most
comprehensive in the history of the
association. Reports to Colonel Amos
}. Miller, general manager, from the
superintendent of the different de-
partments are optimistic in the ex-
treme the various division heads de-
olaring that the quality and qauntity
of exhibits this year will excel all
previous showings.
To properly handle the large num-
Der of entries it has been found neces-
sary to enlarge and remodel the ex-
hlbition halls and to raise tents to
handle the overflow. Manager Miller
has been busily engaged for the last
ten days directing large force of
workmen in making the necessary al
terations.
Livestock a Feature.
The livestock department in particu-
lar promises to be revelation to even
the most enthusiastic Idaho booster
and will as in former years be one of
the features of the show. Entries
have been received from all sections
of the state and the showing of swine
cattle and hors aristocracy will be
complete. In the cattle division nomi-
nations have been for herds from
Union and La rande, Oregon, in ad-
dtion to a large number of Idaho
herds entered and the friendly compe-
tition in this department is keen.
The national futurity shows of the
Poland-C China and Duroc-J Jersey record
associations are attracting wide spread
interest among swine growers and it
is confidently predicted that the swine
show will be the largest held in the
northwest. The two national asso-
Citations distribute more than $ll00
in cash to successful exhibitors in
addition to Numerous ribbons and
medals. Winners are also given ma
tional publicity through the columns of
the associations official organs. The
futuritv shows are held only at recog-
nized state fairs and arouse keen COM
petition among breeders.
Youngsters Have Building.
An exhibit that will prove of unusual
interest to fair visitors will be the
school and boys and girls club work.
The size of the exhibit has made it
necessary to place the entire manufac-
turers' building at the disposal of the
youngsters. The exhibit will include
specimens of the childrens work in art
manual training, domestic science and
general school work The prizes Of
fered aggregate more than $1100, prac-
tically all of which will be distributed
to the children of Canyon county. The
display is under the direct supervision
of Miss Z. Fay Fowler, county school
superintendent and Professor w. T
Mccall, county farm supervisor
Idaho's Productivity Shown.
The spacious agricultural hall will
be crowded with prize winning
samples of the many products for
which Idaho is noted, and to the
skeptical will demonstrate conclusive.
ly the wonderful fertility of Idaho soil
Fruits, grains, grasses, vegetables, Der
ries and the countless things grown
in the temperate zone will be found ir
abundance and in quality unsurpassed
Practically every producing section If
southern Idaho will have its choices
products on display and those visiting
the agricultural hall will be ampl,
repaid and will leave the building witt
an abiding faith in the future of Idaho
Under the direction Of Mrs. Mar,
Amesbury, assisted by Mrs. NJ. A
Roberts, Mrs. w. S. Mickey. Mis-
Merits Riddle an others the women''
building is being tastefully decorated
and the exhibits installed. This yea
the display of fine arts, household, ant
mil hn nF a
cellence and variety.
Under the supervision of Mrs. Edga
Meek the floral department will b.
filled with attractive exhibits.
Caldwells First Auto Show.
A distinctive feature of the fair thi
year will be the automobile show ant
parade. The show will be housed in
large tent and agents of PRACTICAL.
every well known make have signifie,
their intention of entering car. Ex
pert demonstrators will be in the ten
every day and the auto enthusiast will
be given practical demonstrations o
the intricate points Of the variou
makes. Several different makes, o
tractors and trucks will be shown also
Wednesday. the opening day OF tn n
fair has been designated Automobil
lay anu tue SpCCu SOihiihttSC oH
nounces an exceptionally strong pro
gram in honor of the event. At
o'clock automobile owners will as
semble in the downtown district form
ing in line and parading through tn
business section thence to the fai
grounds. The committee in charge G
the event have determined to make
the longest automobile parade. in tn
history of the. state and confidentl
predict that no less than. 400 cars wi
be in line. All auto owners are urge
10 participate.
Music and Track Program.
Daily band concerts will be rendere
by the Idaho State band assuring Wis
tors high class music. Band concert
will begin at 10 a. m. and continu
throughout the day. -. :,
That the speed program will be tn
best in the history of the associatio
is the declaration of ]. S. Harrington
chairman of the committee. Fast rur
ming and harness events are carded fe
l. haF of