, 1922-08-24
Wild west SHOW
Will BE winner
ACTIVE PREPARATIONS IN HANDS OF
Competent COMMITTEE INSURE
SUCCESSFUL MEET

posed to put on one of the snaDpiest
and most attractive wild west shows
and race programs ever staged in
this neck OF the woods. this subject
has been second only to the primary
ELECTION in importance in the public
eye. In spite of the election things
have moved along at high speed,
which will be increased from now on.
Meetings have been held nearly every
evening and additional recruits en-
listed.
The general committee. as given
out last week is here repeated for
the reason that whoever may wish to
become identified with the big show
will know whom to report to for
duty. The five members are Gus
Fleischli. II. J. O'Donnell. c. II. Hill
lard, I. w. Din5mOre and H. Brett
enstein. These gentlemen and their
aides held another meeting Monday
night in the directors room of the
Stockgrowers' Bank and still another
last evening at the city hall, and at
both of these meetings important de-
tails were threshed out and decided
upon.
1t is given out that there will be
more than $500 available for prizes,
which should attract some Of the
best horses and riders as well as 9TH
er interesting stunts. The Fair
grounds will be used for the events
and already preparations are under
way for fencing the track and max
ing the grounds comfortable for the
hundreds Of visitors who are expected
during the three-day celebration.
There will be something for every
body to enjoy. Running races. buck
ing contests, mems, women's and
bows races. steer roping. auto races.
All roads will lead to Rawlins during
Thursday. Friday and Saturday,
September IA. Is and 16. There
will also be a high grade boxing con-
test. place date and contenders to be
announced later.
The best way to give an adequate
idea of the magnitude of the enter
tainment which the promoters intend
to offer to the citizens and visitors
on these three days, is in the opinion
Of the committee, to make public the
program, as tentatively agreed upon
by the committees in charge, with
the distinct understanding hat the
anne is subject to such changes as
the committee may decide are adj
visable. Suggestions for such addi-
tions, deductions or notifications
will be welcome by any member of
the committee.
Program, First Day
l.. Half-Mile Cowpony Race trace
horses barred). $4,000 Purse-First,
$35; second, SIS.
2. Novelty Race walk h-mile.
trot h-mile, u h-mile). Furse
$4,000 - First. $25; second, Is;
third, $40.
3. Half-Mile Running Race (busi-
ness mems specially, Open to World.
Purse 2O0.0O-First, $125; second,
$50; third. $25.
4. Ladies' Running Race, h-Mile,
Purse $50.00-First, $35; second.
SIS.
s. Cow Pony Race, Purse $4,000
First. SIS; second. $25.
6. Three-Quarter Mile Running
Race (oil mems specially, Open to
World, Big Purse-First, second and
third money we'll worth while.
z. Steer Roping (three-day aver
age), Purse $150.00-First, SIS; Sec
ond, $50; third, $25.
8. Bucking Contest ~(three-day
average). Purse $4,000 - First.
SlVU, second $oU.
9. Rep Race. Purse 25.OO-First,
SIS; second. SO.
TO-. Wild Horse Race. Purse 5000
First, $35; second, SIS.
Program, Second Day
I. Half-Mile Cow Pony Race trace
horses barred). Purse $50.O0-First,
$35; second SIS.
2. Novelty Race (walk h-mile,
trot h-mile. u h-mile). Purse
$50.O0-First, $25; second. SIS;
third, SO.
3. Half-Mile Running Race (Union
Pacific specially. Purse 100000 =
First. $125; second, $50; third, $25.
4. Ladies' Running Race (half
mile). Purse $50.00-First, $35; Sec
ond. SIS.
S. Cow Pony Relay Race. Purse
$100.00-First. SIS; second, $25.
6. Three Qurter-Mile Running
Race (Rocky Mountain Gas Specially =,
Big Purse-Get your horse entered in
this event.
Z. Steer Roping (three-day aver
second. $50; third, $26.
8. Bucking Contest %(three-day
averaged, Purse $4,000 = First,
SIS; second, 5000; third. s25.
2. Rep Race. Purse $25.0O-First,
SIS: second. $40.
10. Wild Horse Race. Purse 5000
First, $35; second, SIS.
Program, Third Day
I. Ladies' Relay Race (h-Mile).
Three Horses, Purse 800. 00-Fifst,
$75; second. $25.
2. Consolation Race. Purse $500
ekn. Rncnnd 43k
3. One-Half Mile Cow Pony Race.
Purse 5000 First, $35; second,
SIS. ,g
4. Boys Cow Pony Race, Purse
$50.00-First. $35; second. SIS.
8. Half-Mile Ladies' Cow Pony
Race, Purse 1880 First, $50;
second, $26.
6. Steer Roping-Finals.