Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10

ed up in an auspices manner yes
terday. The weather was ideal, and
the weather man could not have dish
, ed out better brand.
A good first day crowd was on the
grounds, and the visitors found a
gala carnival of fun. Every foot of
available space on the grounds lis
taken by different concessions, and
no fair here in the past ever equall-
ed the 1921 exposition for shows,
concessions and attractions of all
kinds.
The fair program of horse races
and free acts is without doubt the
best ever seen here. There are more
fast horses on the grounds than
were ever shipped here before. Some
crack running races are on the
program too, and the runners re-
ceive a great ovation.
The livestock showing is good, but
owning to the, fact that adequate ac-
comodations could not be provided
for all the livestock a good many
had to be turned away.
The floral hall is full of hand
some displays, and the different
articles are attracting lots of at
tention.
The agricultural tent has large
and varied display of grains, fruits
and vegetables.
The merry-go-ro round and ferris
wheel is amusing young and old, and
are proving as popular as ever.
Rube Lehman, the popular an
nouncer, who was here last year, is
with US again, and take it from us
Rube leaves nothing unannounced,
and he is mighty good attraction
in himself.
The Odd Fellows band, with that
veteran band leader, b. o. Marsh, at
its head, is furnishing the music this
year, and rendering good programs.
Yesterdays Horses Races
The 2:17 Pace, Purse, $4,000
The horse races yesterday were
fast and exciting. 10 horses started
in the 2:17 pace for purse of S400.
1t was. won by KING HEIR, owned
by C. H. Dydick, of AnokS Mimi,
and driven by Mcleod. Midnight"
from Oklahoma was second and
"Shady Lou" owned by C. G.. Black,
'Decorah, driven by Larry Keefe, was
third. Best time 2:15A. In this
race Hal Victor, a chestnut gelding,
ran away. The sulky wheel broke
three times ande the horse finally
wound up by running away and went
around the track on the run several
times before it was stopped. Hogan,
the driver, tried to stop the horse
when he came up the stretch, but
was knocked down, and was cut and
bruised severely.
Magnus Flaws, of Chicago, is the
starter, and good one.
2:17 Trot Purse $4,000
The PIT trot was won by Mollie
Toise, owned by c. ID. Brown, Of
Rochester, Mimi, Driver Hinman.
Lew Randall" a chestnut gelding
owned by w. HI. Snellinger, of Roch-
ester, Mimi, and driven by Larry
Keefe was second. The best time
was 2:16A.
The Running Race
This race proved an exciting one.
1t was 9s mile dash for purse of
SIS. There were four starters, and
the race was won by the black horse
"John Jungles" owned by Joe Rohrer,
of Pipestone, MINI. Time 1:04h.
Geo. Malli's horse, Col. Ratchford,
came in third.
Livestock Exhibitors
The showing of hogs is the largest
ever on the grounds, and some good
ones are there, and the following are
exhibiting:
Duroc Jerseys-N. Richert, Leland
White, Paine & Werhan, Geo. Dur
ant, Ross Wicks.
Chester Whites-C. C. Pilgrim,
Otto Hatlesland, Hall g. Anderson,
Henry Ruen, Hans Olson.
Hampshires-Ray Rowland, Harri-
son Wold, E. G. Lee,
Poland Chinas-Mullaney Bros,
Martin Walhus, w. o. Thornton, H..
G. Landmeyer, John Logsdon,
E. j. lSteensland, G. t.
Pearson & Son, Sam Waters, M. P.
Lydon.
Shorthorns are shown by VIM,
Headington G. Sons, C. c. Pilgrim,
Stanton Erickson, John Logsdon, Mr..
Falconberg of Central City.
Jerseys-C. H. Ringmeyer, of Mar
ion.
Herefords-I.ouis Meyer, Ft. At
kinson. 4.ll
Horses
Belgians-E. L. Beard & Son and
w. j. Welch.
Percherons-Eddie MERIT.
Shetlands-Walter Z. Mills, C. S.
Boice, Grant Woldum.
Sheep
The sheep exhibitors are John and
Herman Logsdon.