The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-09-08
; SON lOugTY ACRICUlT URAL NEWS

| cultural communities rather than one-wtsk
/ GAS an advertising medium. the ssichltural fair
should be fully recognised Ce9sus returns nov
give the interesting Information that the con-
greater than the producing. It follows that many
Of those who attend our faifs Will b sfromtthe
chasing Of farm p" product. rather than n tssr
production. Is not such An industry worthy 81
better effort than Is now being made BY our
farmers In the line of advertising? - Sgs.f.sss
The various associations and particularly those
of the State fairs are making an especial effort
this year to provide attractive quarters Ind pre-
miums for livestock ssyS IN
None of the exhibitions. however, can be made :
wholly successful without the octiye ,co-crsFAtfoh
of the men who till the soil and who represent
/ the industry which these fairs from the nfet =
intended to encourage and promote. ~ :,
ANNOUNCEMENTS 3s
EXPRESS. The American Railway E1prsss WIN
deliver all shipments marked Care Of Fsifyew PARK"
at the Fair Grounds. The address, such ,pscksSSs
should designate carefully as possible the salla or
booth where the consignee may be found, to receive
them. u.s., c.sN,, 80
MAIL: Mail directed Care Of Faifvie~, Pssk. *fi
Be delivered at the grounds twice daily and fhoald
be called for at the booth Of the First hank,
for dispatch. by way OF Skowhesan, post ONCE
TELEPHONES: telephone win be maintained
at the groends in the Ticket ONCE connecting with
local and long distance points.
TICKET. SCHEDULE
SEASON TICKEr-Entitlinx holder to pass IN sad out
during days, of the fair ..,..9 $1bo
SEASON TICKET-For End and srd days. ~. = LOO
GENERAL ADMIsSIoN-Good only for day on. ).
GENERAL ADMISSION under ia yaarr y
TICKET. a viii be ISSUED to exhibitors on n.yment Of hs
Fee Of $3.50 as provided in paragraph l72 of Relies
and Regulations, good for the Three Days Of the
Fair. - 49, sss,Sfea5, - ..$s
Automobiles &c.,; ample space for parking will be pro
vided for ell aud in charge of competent help,
Special parking inside the track snolo.urs and and
Children, " ACCOMPANIED by guardian
FREE throughout the Fair. -; : 8 -
GRAND STAND-Afternoons General Admission Is
Reserved Seats bg
BASEBALL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ............. 25
SOMERSET TRACTION COMPANY will sell q round
trip ticket all three days Of the fair from Madison
to Skowhegan and return including admission to
park for $1.00 -,
| EVENING ADMISSION Observation-Disclosures. rs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MUST ENTER AND LEAVE
THE GROUNDS by Special Entrance from rear Of
Park on Russell Road. After entering motor vehlr
cles must keep to area RESERVED for their use.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
/. All Cattle. Sheep, Swine. Horses and Colts must
be upon the grounds and in their proper places Tues
day morning the first day of the Fair at 10 O'Clock
2. All stock entered for premium must be labeled
with the name of the owner, town from which driven
breed and age. i7t.1.5 - ~
8. All competitors must be present with their stock
and exhibit the same to the committee 1t will not be
noticed.
4. The committees are instructed to withhold
premiums IL in their opinions the animals articles
not deemed worthy OF them. i IL. T.
5. No animal will be allowed to enter in more than
one class. or for more than premium In the sane
class except that cattle may enef (upon payment Of
The stipulated entrance fee) in the draft compeitpR
and for one other premium. ~ -, ~ ~ a.
6. Animals to be judged must be brought into the
enclosure unless excused by the superintendent Of the
proper department. - . IS s..,.e# r -
Z. The object of the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society is to agriculture horticulture and
the household and mechanical arts In Somerset Couh
ty This Is best, accomplished by awarding premiums
,nly upon animals articles vegetables displays and
|
urthof required that they be the product OF Somerset
County farm factory household No awards will be
allowed unless the exhibit has been owned BY S0mer-
set County citizen at least Ave days and usually not
lness ia strictly Somerset County production. The
Upon animals, articles vegetables displays exhibits
not grown or produced In Somerset County II they are
If exceptional merit. '.ts
8. The Society having provided sheds for the ac-
commodation Of stock, animal entered for premium
will be allowed to leave the park before O'Clock the
last day of the Fair without the consent OF the Tfus
tees Any person disobeying this rule will forfeit Ill
8. Xn animals entered for premiums must be
owned by the exhibitor at least five days prior to the
10. No animal can be entered for premium al
purebred" without the presentation in writing OF az
indoubted ped gree at the time OF entry No bremiumb
are offered will be paid for grade males. This
-ule is in compliance with the requirement. OF the
Maine Department of Agriculture.
| H. All articles and animals exhibited by persons
not residents Of the county shall receive the attention
Of the appropriate committees, and II considered
worthy snail receive gratulLeS or De nOtceu
The State Law requires livestock exhibited at the
Eastern Maine Central Maine and Maine Central Fairs
to be tuberculin tested This test 10 NOT REQUIRED
tor livestock at other Fairs in Maine including
Somerset County. ..Rr
IL. Hay and grain will be for sale the grounds
at market rates. Plenty Of straw will be furnished
free. \ III
49, Exhibitors must furnish their own tie ropes.
H. No driving the track will be allowed during
the exhibition except by the consent OF the Trustees or
on business connected with the show. >
IT, All entries at the Hall, free. All exhibits
should be in place by 10 a. OF the first day. . =
/ 49,. No articles shall be removed from the Hall
| conseni Sunerintendent, until the