The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-09-12
EXPOSITION ALL SET
INTERSTATE FAIR SPENDS $25,o0
FOR FREE ATTRAc-
TIONS.

from September ii 10 goth inclusive
this year, is ready to open with a
punch. This exposition, which takes
in the states OF Iowa, Nebraska, South
Dakota and Minnesota will be staged
on a greater scale this year thar ever
before, and indications point TO an
attendance that will shatter every
previous record.
Every department OF the exposition
has beer materially enlarged. Those
who care not for the live stock and
agricultural displays, can enjoy them
selves at the free attractions, which
include a number Of the worlds great
est performers, or by watching the
spectacular night shows OF the cele-
brated aviators who will give day and
night sham battles In the clouds.
This years fair will be In the nature
OF a Homecoming and victory celebra-
ton. Wednesday, September II, has
and sailors Of the four states. II will
be Victory Day, and arrangements
have been made to admit every former
service man free Of charge to the
grounds on this occasion, which will
be conducted under the auspices OF
Monahan Post OF the American Legion
Of Sioux City.
Among the free attractions booked
by Secretary Morton are the Twenty
Berber Troupe, Of New York Hippi.
Jror,o Sorno. tba 1.-Two TIuipg MataCru
said to be the nations best quintette
of double and triple somersaulters,
Robinson's Comic elephants, which
mimic machine gun warfare, the Berlo
sisters, who are diving nymphs hold
ing many worlds records; the Ellert
Sisters, who are triumphing in aerial
performances; the Cell troupe, who
are creating a furore with their Europ-
can novelty risley acts; Picard's
trained seals; the Kealaki Royal Ha-
waiians, who are noted for their
musical talent, and several other acts
Of equal note.
Louis Gertson, who Is conceded to
be the best stunt flyer today, will pilot
a German Fokker, while his compan-
ion, Lieut.. Walter A. Pack drives a
100 horsepower Gnome scout machine.
During the day these airmen are
scheduled to give a realistic imitation
OF warfare In the clouds. At night
their machines will be Illuminated as
they speed through space and fight
each other. Both machines are equip
ped with chemicals Of Illuminating
ingredients which are loosed In mid
air, thus showing the trail Of the
planes In all their maneuvers. Cert
son, known as the Might Hawk of the
Air" will be dropped to earth by his
adversary in the combat exhibition,
after a battle Of minutes.
Many tons Of powder will be used
in depicting land and sea battles of
the world war. This attraction will
take place at night. Perhaps one OF
the most unique Of the fireworks show
will be the stopping up of Zeebruggs
Harbor, a phase Of the late struggle
against the Germans. Magnificent
portraits Of notables also will be de-
PiSI0u w hdi Gb, tOChULo duu DliCllSs
The Workman Shows will grace the
Midway. Mr.. Workman offers this
year a wild west congress In connec
ton with his shows. Among the not
ables in this show are Major Verne
late Of Ringing Bros. cir
Gus. and Annie Terlinger, the worlds
woman rife shot. The
Follies" are with the Workman
shows this year. This Is a high class
company OF prima donnas and come
dians, Offering a musical extravaganza
Of rare qualities.
The automobile industry will be rep
resented in a tent 1900 feet long. This
tent alone will accommodate $3.50, 900
worth Of motor cars. The new 1920
will be on hand by that date
and displayed for the first time at the
fair. This huge tent will be illumin-
ated at night as we'll as the other
parts Of the fair grounds.
On September IA ind Is automobile
races will be staged on the Woodland
track under the auspices Of the Inter
national Motor Contest association.
The track is now being put into con-
dition for the fast events. Among the
speed kings entered are Sig. Hugdahl,
declared by Barney Oldfeld to be the
greatest dirt track driver Of all times.
He has entered In his record breaking
Fiat. Fred Horey, who holds IL
worlds records expects to increase
his holdings at the Interstate fair.
There will be at least eight entries.
Liberal purses await the champions.
Tho most promising card Of harness
and running ace Is promised for this
exposition. AS evidence of the
consideration given this program, the
association has set aside purses ag-
gregating $3.50 for the winners Of the
various events. To date rs Of the
speediest horses In the game have
been entered by their owners Many
Of these are coming from Hamline
after the fair closes there.
Last year the Boys and Girls clubs
81 ten states achieved notable fame