Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-14

The prospects for an unusually
event upon tho occasion
of the fivo-day session OF the North
eSst Arkansas Fair Association in
Psyaaould, beginning next Tuesday
morning, are especially bright and
promising. in the opinion of those
who are competent to pass upon
such matters. With tho occasion
yet three days off, practically every
detail Of arrangement hae been COM
pleted. leaving only the finishing
touches to be applied. President
Sam Acuaney and Secretary John
Rossou orc entitled to q large meas
uro Of credit for whatever success
may attend tbo occasion, due to
their constant and uDtiring effort,
to mako the week ore Of much
value TO tho community. Despite
serious handjcaps By q lack OF funds
and little encoura cement otherwise,
they have forged ahead IN cnthusias-
tic efforts and bave completed a
program that looks good and SQUADS
good
TIE management Of the ass9cia-
tion, OF course, would have been glad
to provide even more features than
they have scheduled, but they were
forced to stay within certain linita-
tiona, particularly in the matter
Of making cash expenditures. Bnt
the directors have been liberal, not
withatandipg that handIcap and
they believe thoy are going 10 give
faragoujh and Greene county q
show that VIII be we'll worthy Of
the public'5 patronage. At least,
they have done their best under
tho circumstances. The gates OF
She enterprise Will opcp next Tues
day morning and the show will con-
tisue till Saturday night following.
Al old time fair man. now a
business man OF raragould. who
spent something like eighteen years
in community whore sure enough
fairs were held, and who was &c.
'tively connected With the enter
pris1s over 4 period OF many years,
told representative OF this paper
yesterday afternoon that the event
to bo opened in Paragould next Tues
day for fiye-day session, certain
~ promises 10 he a very creditaose
occasion from every point OF view.
He visited tho Fair Grounds day
before yesterday and in conversation
with i reporter maGo the statement
that be was very much surprised
os we'll os gratiiied to observe the
.eytra good aud complete prepara-
tions that have been made Cor a
weeks show. Tho race track is in
'excellant shape, tho grand stand
has been substantially overhauied
all the buildings well repaired, stock
pens put in shape and the entire
grounds cleaned aud made attractive.
Tho quarters that viii bo used tor
the exhibits are in tiD-top shape,
he said. He said there is every
iadication for big week and he feels
very enthusiastic over the prospects
OF big success for the enterprise.
The work of getting the grounds
in order, making repairs Of the
buildings and otherwise completing
preparatiopa for the week. has been
in the hands Of Ed Trees and he
has performed his task Hlmirably
He has worked like a trojan and
the results are there to show fol
it. Mr.. Treece is a hearty believer
in county fairs and he Is ready al
all times 10 contribute bis labor
and literally OF bis funds 20 promote
such enterprises. IN this inetance
he has made possible u Creditable
showing at the grounds and thf
good looks Of the surroundings, anc
the completeness Of the arrange
meuts are attributable TO his euor'
gy and good judgment, In additlou
TO making repairs on the buildings
getting the race track in shape ap6
giving the whole plot o thorough
cleaning, be has provided a show
place for hogs that compares ia
vorably with that OF the best fair,
IN the big fair localities, we arc told
tie is particularly interested Il
raising fine breeds Of hogs and ht
is going to have a large lot on eY
hlbltion at the fair. One POLAND
China he is going to exhibit weighs
over 400 pounds.
Mr.. Treoco has injected nyeE.
| interest in fine hog breeding i