The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-09-18
GEMS FAIR IN FULL
SWING
Grand Showing in All Depart
ments-Exhibits All in Place
This Morning.

Gem County's first fair is in full
swing and promises to be grand sue
cess. Managers of the various depart
ments state that the exhibits, though
somewhat delayed in entry by the rain
of Wednesday morning, were well COM
pleted before the hour for judging.
The livestock and poultry exhibits in
the old Calender barn are interesting
and show some blooded animals of
which Gem county ranchers are justly
proud.
Pleasure Club hall contains a fine
showing of grains, fruits and vegeta-
bles, while in the Home Economics
building are displays of canned fruits
and vegetables, several displays of
beautiful needlework, china painting
. and table which is constantly sur
rounded by admirers contains gor-
geous display of flowers grown by
Mrs. Harry Titus. The attractions
are well patronized and the general
atmosphere seems to be quite enthus-
iastic. The Emmett Concert Band is
furnishing some excellent music and
tonight and Friday night dancing will
be the program.
While the exhibits may be said to
be not wholly representative of the
wide variety of Gem county's products
still characteristic pride is shown in
the fine array Of fruits and vegetables.
A corner in the domestic building oc-
cupied by collection of oil paintings
by Ora Bever has received much ad-
miration, and the china display of Miss
Louise Monroe is equally attractive.
Fancy work exhibited by Mrs. Joel
Brown, Mrs. Ray Farnsworth and sew
eral smaller collections are on display.
In the canning department, willis
the exhibits are not so extensive as
they should be the canning clubs and
several individuals are represented.
Several cages of fine canary birds
belonging to Mrs, Hoppock are warb-
hing and chfrping their enjoyment Of
their surroundings while stands Of
bees are working away undisturbed.
A collection of fruit from the dry
farming sections is quite revelation
of the possibilities of patient effort.
Friday, the closing day, is expected
to be the biggest day and will be es-
pecially devoted to welcoming home all
the defenders of the colors. A rest
tent under the supervision of the Red
Cross has been arranged just next to
the City Hall for the accommodation
of any desiring its services, especially
mothers and little children. 1t is well
equipped with comforts and conven-
fences and is indeed a pleasant and
convenient place.
The livestock exhibits are espe-
cially interesting to lovers of pure
bred stock. In the cattle department
both dairy and b eef stock are well
represented. J. l. Guthrie's herd of
Durhams is represented by splendid
animals of that type. Zeke Sweet
and L. L. Knowlton brought down
fine specimens of both roans and reds.
Mr.. Sweet has on exhibit also team
of splendid draft horses. Dave Vahl-
berg is here from Sweet with fine
specimens of Holsteins. The Jerseys
are also represented by local breeders.
There are also pens of pure bred sheep
and hogs of the various breeds. Rab-
bits, guinea pigs and chickens are
there in fine showing.
A feature of the pet stock exhibit
is pen of White Collie dogs-beau-
tiful specimens by Mrs. Berling.
1t is prophesied by the committees
that another year the mere mention
of Gem County's annual fair will
arouse stir which will fill the exhibit
tion halls to overflowing.
Awards This Afternoon