South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
BY W. W. DUNKIE.

held in this part Of the state. For
five Gays sept. 9. 10. II. u and 18.
Springbrook park. the beautiful
Amusement resort conveniently sit
uated midway between the thriving
cities OF south Bend and Misha-
waka. viii be the scene Of unusual
activity.
Judging from present indications,
and plans are now well advanced
for the opening in a little more
than three weeks, the fair this year
viii surpass any previous event Civ
en- by the association at Spring
brook Never has such an array Of
choice racing talent been secured
cor fair in this vicinity The
entries now number rs for the six
early closing stake races. with the
big 1000 free-or-all and nine pac-
ing and trotting events and five run
ming races yet 20 be filled. and
never has such a display OF prod
ucts from farm. shop and store live
stock. civic centers and personal eX-
hibits heen shown here as is now
being arranged for.
Began in January.
Ever since early in January the
secretary. president and executive
committees have been hard at work
arranging the details r. the big fair.
As the time apprS-s IS these COM
r..ittees have been amplifed and the
work has gone ahead at top speed,
arranging exhibit space, contracting
for amusements, preparing the pre-
MUM list. booking the race horses
and attending TO the thousand and
one details in which the general
public Is little interested but are OF
vital importance TO the success Of
the undertaking.
Reports from all over the county
indicate that the patronage will be
the heaviest Of any year the fair
has beer presented. Hundreds o.
agents have been secured in the
neighboring cities. towns and ham
. lets 20 handle the advance sale OF
tickets. These are sold three for
Sis. each good for one 60 cent ad-
mission and not only effect large
saving Cor the purchaser but the
advance sale vii act as a guarantee
fund that will protect the fair asso-
citation. In other words the risk OF
giving an open air show five days
i'm the year. 20 get a return for the
almost year-'round expenditures Is
scattered among many in the com
munitv. rather than 10 let the asso-
citation bear It all.
Plenty Money for Fair.
with wages at a high notch,
crops good, the farmers prosperous,
the busy season over, there ought
10 be plenty Of money for the fair
this year. While the fair is primar-
ilv for the farmer and stock raiser
the town folks attend In goodly
numbers. attracted primarily by the
racing cards but interested, never
tbeIegs in the other exhibits. Peo-
ple meet on a sort OF common
ground at the fair and all rub shout
ders and ask questions OF each 9TH
or while taking in the sights. educa-
tional and amusing.
Ii is the one big outdoor show
that is an inspiration 10 young and
Ole. where everybody is invited, ev-
crypody goes and everybody IS well
come The Interstate fair has come
10 be the big permanent feature OF
northern Indiana and southern
Michigan. With the practical eN-
perience gained in four previous
fairs the management has prOtted /
by the past mistakes and will avoid /
many errors that We're necessary IN /
the past When the gates are I
thrown open on Tuesday, Sept 9Th /
che track. the stables. The grounds /.
and the exhibits will be found in I
nerfect readiness for the crowds I
that are expected 10 attend.
Experienced Department Heads
Experienced men are at the head /
Of the organization. Definite plans I
we're made early in the year 10 CEN !
tralize all efforts under one COM /
rerent head. The work has been /
divided into many departments, ]
each i'm charge Of an experienced
eerson and all working in perfect
harmony with the secretary and /
presideat. Senator G. Y. Hepler has /
taken the responsible position as
president Of the ASSOCIATION. His eX- |
: perience as practical farmer .
fmakes him well ftted for the place. I
He has the leisure time TO devote 10
the work and has shown an enthus-
asm and interest that has been a
good example 20 his feuow-workers.
Walter W. Lindley. the secretary.
has had many years experience at
Springfield. H.. and with other Illi-
NOS fairs He has a wide acquaint-
aucc with the leading horsemen OF +
the country and has succeeded in
securing over 100 OF the best trot-
tins and pacing talent obtainable
FOR "a middle west fair.
j. * S.ckel. the vice president. is
also interested in farming md has
given valuable assistance IN secur-
ing livestock displays Among the
other men who have devoted their
time and efforts toward making the
fair a success this year are a NUM-
Der % we'll known citizens who have
been chosen as department superin-
tendonts. men experienced iU ham
ding and judging stock. agricultural \
experts and others particularly fitted /