The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-05
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.....!'!|: ....R!'!E|:AD|NESS FOR
FAIR Opening
Stock Barns Almost Filled
at Noon; Merchants
Booths Decorated and
Exhibits in Place.
DAY NURSERY TO
CARE FOR KIDDIES
Poultry Exhibit to be Largest
in History Of Industry in
This Section.

Fair park was the scene of great
activity today, where superintendent
of various departments were busily en-
gagged in placing exhibits that began
tC arrive early.
The stock barns were well filled be.
fore noon, with chances in favor Of
having every acvailable stall filled be.
fore nghtfall.
The new stock barn is a decided ad
vantage to stock exhibitors this season,
as all judging will be done inside, and
an opportunity given spectators "A bet
ter view of cattle and other livestock
10 be passed upon by the judges.
In the main exhibition hall this
morning. men were preparing decora.
tions of the various booths. and mer
chants who will have displays will be
ready when the gates open Wednes
day morning.
Indian Farmers Exhibit
The individual farm exhibits. and
the exhibit to be shown by Indian
farmers OF the county, will be espec
tally attractive this season. Both ex.
hibits will be much larger than ever
shown here before.
The concrete floor in the women's
building will greatly to its attractive.
ness and lena convenience ~ exhibitors
md the public alike. Z
Exhibits IN this department were be
ing placed today, and the superintend.
,nt expressed hope that every one
would be in place by the time the door
were opened Wednesday morning.
The poultry exhibit will be the larg.
,st shown since the fair association
was organized. and will tax the capa-
city of the poultry pavilion to its ut.
most.
The pavilion has been equipped with
new patent collapsible coops which
will aid the superintendent materially
ia placing the birds.
Good Race Card
The racing feature promises to be
attractive. some good horses have
been entered In various events. which
embrace trottng. pacing and running
races. and patrons OF this branch OF
sport are promised some good contests.
Quite a lot OF work has been done or
the race track and grand stand. new
inside rail has h,cn put around the
entire track which VIII not only I've
precautlon against frequent bolting OF
runners. but win Keep the spectators
hack as well.
Whitewash has been n,cu - iaV.
lshly at the fair grounds. all the trees
have received u coat and the stalls
and interiors OF stock pens have been
covered 10 some extent.
To Cover Dust.
In order to keep down the dust and
make things as comfortable as pos
siblc for all who Journey 90 the fair
grounds during the next four days
City Manager Kirk Dyer has announo
ed that the city water department Will
keep sprinklng wagons going all the
time on the streets leading to the fair
grounds and at tho park during the
fair.
Judging In every department will he
Gin Thursday, september :, at : o'clock
and will continue until all awards have
been made
Telephone service at the fairgrounds
will be maintained In the main oftio,
at the stock barns. and at the exposi
ton hall as well, local calls may be
sent from either station.
Emergency Hospital
An emergency hospital viii be- main
tanned by the Hardy sanitarium win
competent nurses In charge to render
aid to any who may be 80 unfortunate
as TO fall Ill., or meet with an acci
dent, a day nursery will be In charge
Of the mothers clubs OF the city. where
visitors may leave their children while
they enjoy the fair
II no unforeseen contingencies arise
the management expect the seventh an
nual county fair To be the best In tbs
history of the association.