South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-14
BIG PROGRAM
FOR OPENING
DAY OF FAIR
Agricultural + X n / b its and
Races Will Feature Inter
State Fair.

South Bend and Mishawaka are
TO have one OF the greatest fairs in
history this year il the variety OF
the opinion OF the officials and
workers at the grounds who were
busy all day Monday in assigning
space 10 the hosts OF st-minute
entries which crowded the grounds.
Everything is in readiness for the
formal opening today.
Music for the fair will be fur
nished during the first three days
by the Dodge Band OF Mishawaka.
the famous Swifts band Of Chicago
Will make their first appearance in
the city TO give the programs for
the remaining days Of the fair. All
the members Of the latter band are
employees Of the Swift company and
have made a reputation for them
selves wherever they have appear
ed.
Farm Exhibits.
The boys and girls agricultural
clubs have prepared exhibits for
showing al the fair. Under the
direction Of T.. c. Bird. the young
farmers have made rapid progress
this year and the interesting eX-
hibits that were being brought into
the grounds on Monday are expected
10 interest the grOwn-ups as well
as the boys and girls who are not
affiliated with the work OF the
county agent. Michigan City pri-
son has an exhibit of work done
by the inmates which is interesting
and artistic. Warden Z. ]. Fogarty
Is in charge Of the section, which
shows some good examples of recent
tendencies in reed furniture and COW
erings. traffic signs and signals, and
granite and stone cutting. Livestock
{, ON the prison farm will also be
shown.
Another big exhibit is thai of
the St. Joseph farm. Brother Leo,
who is in charge Of the exhibit, has
brought dow, some OF the best
RULES that are being raised for
heavy work, in addition 10 the Hol-
stein Fresiau cattle on which the
farm has specialized for some years.
The st. Joseph County Holstein as
sociation will have their initial dis
play OF cattle. valued at several
thousands Of dollars. other large
exhibits Of sheep. cattle, swine.
and horses ale here from some OF
the most prominent breeders Of
Indiana.
Maintain Booths.
The local chapter Of the American
Red Cross will maintain rest room
and first aid station at the grounds
during the week Information on
the general questions Of health,
especially those relating 20 santa
tion and tuberculosis will be given.
The American Legion VIII also be
quartered in the Red Cross booth,
where ex-service men can obtain in
formation In regard 10 their war
risk insurance nd be assisted in
making out application blanks for
renewal OF insurance that has
lapsed.
The local police force has estab-
lished a tent at the grounds in a
central location.
Harness racing will start at I
O'Clock today. and the running
horses will be sent away from the
barrier at o'clock. Plenty Of ac-
ton and thrills are assured the
patrons Of the sport. for the un-
usually rich stakes have attracted
some OF the best horses In the COun-
try Grace Direct and Russell Boy
are two Of the PAGERS who will hook
up in the free-for-all pace on Thurs
dav. These two horses are among
the fastest PAGERS in the country,
and there are others which will fur
nish competition as keen in their
class. Promoter r. q. Peters. who
arranged the very successful derby
meeting here on Labor day is in
charge OF the entries for the run
ming events running race Will be
held on the first and fourth DAYS
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