The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-15
APPROACH OF FAIR finds EVERY
THING READY FOR A GREAT TIME
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS so
WELL MADE THAT SUCCESS IS ASSURED
PRESIDENT EXTENDS INVITATION TO ALL
The enuneness Exhibits Will Prove Great Many People
That Understanding of the Possibilities Of the Plains
Country Is Discounting Its True Worth.

The communities of the South
the South Plains Fair a large
number are entering. and each one
is going in with a determination to
win. This should 90 long ways
towards making the agricultural ex-
hibit well worth seeing Bledsoe,
Canyon, Acuf, ldalou, Shallowater,
Carlisle and Posey communities have
already signified their intention OF
going after the premiums. Several
others are making their PLANS for
the same purpose
These booths are being carefully
planned. and every effort is being
made by the communities to make
their booths attractiye and interest
ng. The cooperation Of the COM
mlnities is one of the fine things
Of the South Plains Fair, and thou
sands will come to the Agricultural
Building to inspect these booths, as
well as the county booths, and the
general exhibits.
One Of the interesting features
of the agricultural hall will be n
honey exhibit of home made honey
raised by Mr. Harper, Of the Lub-
book Experiment Station.
In the Woman's Building. every
thing is being planned for the con-
venience of the exhibitors. Mrs
Fred BOerner, superintendent o. the
Textile Department. announces that
she has arranged for glass cases
for the textile exhibits. This VIII
be a great improvement over prev
ious years, as il will give protection
% the delicate fabrics which viii
be put on show Therefore, those
VINO have anything Of this nature
should make plans q enter in tins
department. as this viii be an att
.ra, tive feature of the Woman's
Building
Presiden,'s Message:
To the Good People Of the South
Plains:
AS President of the South Plains
Fair, wish 10 announce that -ilac
1922 exhibition viii be held at Lub-
book. September 2S-29-30. and to
extend 70 all who may attend a
hearty welcome.
The fair association covers all
:he counties of the South Plains,
and was organized primarily to pro-
mote year by year the interest OF
the entire district II is your fair.
You are cordially invited TO attend
il.
The Fair management has worked
hard this year 20 make the fair big
ger and better than ever. Lubbock
citizens are donating money by the
thousands in order 70 enlarge the
facilities Of the fair and make more
room for a larger attendance and
exhibition coming from the neigh
boring counties. There will be many
happy surprises at the agricultural
aVhibits by people who never
dreamed we could grow such crops
during a dry year" The people will
ask 'h0w" it was done, and they
will learn. They will be educated
i'm the industrial pursuits of their
country and make better citizens.
There will be many amusements
at the fair, and those who attend
will be entertained as well as edu-
Gated. A number Of free attrac-
tions will be offered, such as musics
fire works, parachute Jumping,
thrilling aeroplane stunts, etc. The
Lubbock Chamber Of Commerce VIII
give away each night a beautiful
diamond ring as a fair souvenir. A
chance at ii costs nothing tRings
are now on display in the show
windows Of Helber's Jewelry Store
In Luhbock). An amusement com-
rmy win also be on the grounds
furnishing an the fun you want to
pa1 for. The Fair Associations
ufi.lcn c0utrae- with this company
IS that il vii, comply with the law,
permit no gambling devices. and be
subject to the supervision Of com
mittee OF three fair directors.
The directors Of the fair hope to
make it clean and attractive, and
conduct il on a basis so. that il VIII
grow and be a valuable institution
IN the advancement Of the country's
welfare. You are heartily requested
10 attend the fair, and solicited To
make il an annual event worthy
Of the civic pride and progress OF
the Great South Plains.