The daily Alaskan., 1922-09-19
Fair Outlook Good in
 Spite of Frosts

AG AaANASAo anu 6NAA NSAAN4s NN Haines are very optimistic about the future of agriculture in their dis trict, and are of the opinion that the County Fair will help them to create a larger market for their products and enable them to increase their an nual yield to such an extent that they may operate their farms on more profitable bass. A great many farmers of this district are now planning their exhibits for the Fair, and will bring in a number of arti- cles that have not been very exten- sively advertised in this district. They will display wheat, rye, oats, perhaps barley and a number of var. ieties of apples.
 I was surprised to learn the large acreage that has been cleared in that community. The largest percentage of this acreage is now ready for cul- tlvation. If the ranChers can be req sonably assured of a market for their products, they can increase the pres ent yield several hundred per cent next year. And in two years time they can increase the present output one thousand per cent.
 The residents of Skagway are dis appointed with the prospects of mak- ing a creditable showing at the Fair. The snow that fell there the last day of August and the frost killed the flowers and greatly damaged the vegetables, but, l found a very good civic spirit there. Several ranchers and gardeners agreed that the weath- CT had placed a severe handicap on them, but they would send in the best display of proddcts possible Gn- der prevailing conditions.
 Quite large number of people from Skagway and Haines are plan ming on coming to the Fair. Capt, Jim Davis of the Estebeth has made very attractive round trip rate for those who wish to come from those places. He reduced the present round trip rate one-third for the next ten days. The rate goes into effect Sept | IS and runs till Sept, 2S. Return tickets are good tilI Oct. 31
 The Fair Committee has devoted ] their efforts up to this time in inter, esting the residents or communities outside of Juneau in the Fair. The
 local field has not yet been canvas. ! ed for exhibits of any kind. During the next week several members Ot
 the Fair Committee will devote their
 time to gathering exhibits of farm
 products, minerals, curios, fancy ar.
 ticles, needle work and other arti. cles. The Committee has opened headquarters in the office adjoining
 Allen Shattuck's office on Seward street, and are prepared to store pro, ducts that will come in several days before the Fair opens.
 The entertainment features of the County Fair will compare very fay- Orably with any amusement bill that has ever been staged in this district Through the courtesy of John T Spickett, of the Palace Theatre, we have secured the services of a vaude- vile troupe from the south 10 help in rounding out our bill. This troupe will arrive in Juneau on the evening of Sept. 26, and show in Juneau for the first time at the Fair on Sept, 26. The second night the actors will appear at the Palace at the first show, and then appear at the County Fair the remainder of the evening These vaudeville stars come highly recommended and l believe will fur nish high class bill for the amuse- ment of visitors at the County Fair.
 In addition to this troupe We have arranged to have several local stars appear during the two days. One of the leading features of our bill will be a fashion show. This will consist of live models aDDnarinp on the stage demonstrating the very latest styles in afternoon, street and evening gowns and furs. This is a feature that has never been shown in this Territory, and should appeal very strongly to the ladies. We have pro- missed to have something doing ev- cry minute from one to one We shall try our best to carry out this pro- gram.