The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-18

When the last light at the fair
grounds was extingushed after mid
night Saturday, those who have borne
the burden OF such an undertaking
heaved sigh Of relief and their face
reflected light that showed they
We're pleased
Not only those who worked the
hardest, but those who attended the
fair during the four days are pleased;
they feel they have been benefited;
they feel that the fair has been a
success; they feel that this section Of
the state has been cemented in case
another such undertaking is consid-
cred
Although gate receipts were not had
officials Of the association estimate
the daily attendance at between 5000
and 10000 Friday, Ardmore day, the
figures were given at 1900. Satur-
days figures were almost as great.
The races alone drew $4,000 people,
1t Is said. the majority of the people
did not witness these features. Every
one who went to the fair, saw the ex-
hibitions in the various departments.
Concession managers and carnival men
estimate their daily attendance at
around 5000.
Revival Of Optimism
One OF the greatest results of the
fair this year lies in the revival of OPP
timism Of those living in the rural
communities where crops are virtually
fol he
down-hearted by the unusual manner
in which they met with the Difficult.
ties and brought in prize. winning ex-
hibits; the pride they exhibited in the
display Of their products.
The fair chased dull care from the
minds of those who waited the long
summer through for distraction that
would break the monotony. 1t revived
Joyous feeling in the breast Of those
who had become tired and dishearten-
ed. 1t made them feel that life is
again worth the living.
This week will find these people go.
Ing about their affairs with revived
spirits, with resolutions to exert every
effort for q bigger and greater fair,
larger exhibits and greater assets next
year,
Greater Fair Is Hinted
The amazing success of the fair this
year, In spite OF so-called hard times,
has brought the members of the as
sociation to want and plan for fair
next year that will reflect the growth
and wealth Of all southern Oklahoma,
rather than Carter county. 1t has
brought the belief that such a fair is
not impossible and that with little
more work next summer and fall,
people from all adjoining counties will
be anxious TO join In an event that
will rival in q small way the state
fair.
Fair officials point out that adjoin-
ing counties could have been brought
In this year. Carter county's fair in
measure reflected the work that is
being done in this section Of the state
by all OF the counties. Carter county's
fair success may be termed a sue
cessful showing of the resources Of
this section Of the state.
The largest crowd ever assembled at
the grounds was out Friday. Ardmore
day. TO enjoy the races and view the
many fine displays in every depart
ment.
All business houses closed at noon
and remained closed for the day, en-
ployer and employe alike took advan-
. tage Of the opportunity to visit the
fair and they were there in force.
Schools were dismissed and hundreds
u Ardmore children mingled with their
school friends from rural communities.
The grandstand was filled to over.
flowing long before the first race was
called, and had II been twice the size
it would have likewise been packed to
capacity. the same applied TO the
bleachers and the infeld track was
filled with automobiles.
Two harness and three running
races featured the days card which
brought some good animals TO the
post In each event.
While waiting for the races to be-
gin visitors viewed the exhibits in the
various buildings. and were very much
pleased with the splendid showing. The
livestock show was especially attract.
i've and the cattle barns were filled
all afternoon BY admirers of fancy
stock, the agricultural exhibits in the
main exposition hall also came in for
lot OF favorable comment,
The greatest interest especially
among the women. was centered In the
new woman's building. and exhibits Il
contained. This was an outstanding
feature OF the fair. and the ladies' took
particular delight In administering their
charge so well that not word Of
criticism could be offered.
Exhibitors Ia the New Building
Upon entering the northeast en-.
trance OF the building the first booth
encountered was that Of the general
manager. Mrs. Margaret Foster. Who
was general supervisor in charge The
booth was tnstily decorated with pot
ted plants. and had chairs and se,tees
for the comfort of visitors. Mrs Fos-
ter was the general source OF lnformu.
tlon for all the feminine visitors and
she was kept rather busy dealing out
the Information sought,
Mrs. John NJ. Cameron was In charge
Of The old curio booth that contained
many interesting relics OF days past,
The greatest interest was perhaps
manifested In the old spinning wheel.
II was In good working order and was
used bv several ladies' who have not
fursotten the art OF spinning. The
bouth was the center OF good deal
Of interest at all hours OF the day.
Demonstration Clubs
Carter county has II home demon.
stration clubs and eight OF these had