Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-23
HENRY COUNTY
FAIR ON TODAY
AT CAMBRIDGE
Is end Annual and Large Attend.
ance Prom the Tri-Cfties
is Anticipated.
Especial to The Argus.)


Cambridge, Ill, Sept. 23.-The
Henry county fair opened here to-
day with by far the biggest and
best display in every department,
the best class of entries for the
race program and the best lot Of
attractions seen here in many
years. The officials started out to
make the SIND annual fail all that
money and energy could bring, and
the prospects, on the opening day
indicate that a brilliant success is
TO be achieved. There will not be
just one big day at the fair this
year; every day will be a big day
There will be something doing
every minute Of the day and night
until the gates are closed at the
end of the week.
Over $4,000 will be paid in prem
iums. That the premiums have
proved attractive is attested by the
entries, especially in the -blooded
stock classes. The exhibit of
horses, cattle, hogs and sheep is
the most extensive and embraces
some of the finest animals ever
brought to the fair here. The same
is true of various other classes for
which premiums are offered.
The wider range of classes and
the greatly increased cash offer
1ngs have resulted in an UMPIRE
cedented display.
The social hygiene display, con-
Quoted by the state department of
public health, and the chiIds' wei
fare exhibit are of exceptional in
terest and of great educational
value. The big school display
shows the rapid advancement made
in public school work.
Provide for Visitors.
Special attention has been given
this year to providing entertain
ment for the visitors, so there will
not be a dull moment for them
throughout the week. AS a special
attraction the association has en-
gagged Lieutenant DeJurdeu, one of
the successful fiiers of the u s.
army aviation corps and who was
the one chosen to fly over Michigan
avenue when returning troops
landed in Chicago. He will execute
all the thrilling stunts for which
will be seen every day of the week.
He also will crafty the wish of ali
who may desire to voyage among
the clouds as he announces he will
carry passengers.
The Moss Bros. greater shows.
with motor dome, ferris wheel and
a great variety of carnival features
will entertain the crowds day and
night. They also will furnish
free entertainment in front of the
grand stand between the races. The
Cambridge Boys band will furnish
music throughout the week.
An innovation this year will be
the illumination of the fair grounds
at night when the carnival features
may be enjoyed, and for those who
prefer to remain up town there will
be theatrical and moving picture
entertainments.
Race Program Attractive.
Never has there been offered
here more attractive or CLASSY
race program. The best horses OF
the circuit are here and there is q
big field entered for every purse,
which means some exciting con-
tests on the track. The course is
fast and good events are carded
for all the race days-Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday.
On Friday two of the best base
ball teams will compete for a $50
prize, and efforts are being made
TO bring together on that day all
the old time ball players and fans.
Of the county. Friday also is
Booster day" in the interest of the
fair.
Cambridge has ample hotel and
restaurant accommodations for ali
who may come to the fair. Large
crowds are expected from the tri-
cities because Of the close business
and friendly relations which al
ways have existed between the
people of this community and those
cities. Tri-city business men enjoy
a big bulk Of trade in Henry
county.
A large number OF representa-