Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-15

the Liberty theater this "wednesday
morning will be the opening number Of
the program of the third day of the
first annual Great Falls community
sales and show week. Mr.. Hampton s
address will be the occasion for joint
meeting of business men and farmers,
| the gathering to be in the nature Of a
| get together affair. The speaker will
! discuss Incorporation" a subject that
has figured largely in his talks to farm
ers, business men and professional men
over the state. Preceding the address
there will be an organ recital, which
will conclude to permit the speaking to
begin at II o'clock.
Mr.. Hampton represents the extern
sion service Of the Montana State col
his meetings and writings he has
larger personal acquaintance among
farmers than amy other Montana man.
His combination Of wit, wisdom and
optimistic philosophy has made him
popular before audiences composed of
people from all walks of life. He is de-
clared to be the only college faculty
member in the United States who is
not himself college man.
Influx Begins Today
Attendance at the sales week Tues
day showed substantial increase over
Monday, although the opening day
brought more visitors to the city than
had been expected. This "wednesday
morning will see the sales week under
full headway as a result Of the begin
ming of reduced rates offered by the
Great Northern and Milwaukee rail
roads. The rate is fare and half
for the round trip, and whether the Wis
itors come by train or automobile the
amount will be refunded when purchases
total stated figure. Refunds are
made on the zone system and amount
quired purchases. No refunds will be
made when the total purchased is less
than the figure fixed on the rate card.
Applications for refunds continued to
be received Tuesday by G. I. Gregg,
who is in charge Of the Ad clubs in
formation booth at the pure food show,
and information was received that many
cards have been procured at the stores
by people who are extending their shop
ping over several days. 1t has been
impossible to learn the number of cards
distributed, but an estimate has been
made Of sufficient accuracy to estab-
lish beyond question that the worth of
the sales feature is universally recog
nized.
Bargains Make Appeal
Merchants interviewed during the
afternoon stated that the size of the
shopping crowd easily established that
the bargains were making their appeal.
Chairman A. II. Jester of the Ad clubs
general committee announced last week
that the economic value of the event
would be the foundation of its success
and the accuracy of his prediction was
recognized Tuesday as the stores be-
gan to fill with buyers.
The Municipal band began its con-
certs Tuesday shortly before ! o'clock
and entertained crowds at the pure food
show and the automobile show, and on
the streets. All moving picture the
aters are showing films especially
brought in for the week. and street en-
tertainment will probably be furnished
during the closing days.
This wednesday, afternoon the
first Of the auction sales will be held
in the Wertheim building for the dis
be sold in that way. Through the CO.
operation of wholesale houses all pro
duce brought to the city is guaranteed
a ready market
Big Crowd at Food Show
The crowd at the pure food show.
42O Central avenue, was even larger
Tuesday than on the opening day,
making it necessary to exclude chill
dren not accompanied by their par
ents. Boy Scouts are admitted, # they
wear badge or are in uniform.
Many of the booths are como ucting
demonstration and at others s;mples
are being distributed An orchestra
furnishes music each evening
The booth of the Cascade Electric
company was completed Wednesday
morning, and the firm is display ying a
line Of electrical appliances. One Of
the features Wednesday was tie dis
tribution Of ham sandwiches for which
the ham was baked at the Eddy
bakery after q recipe that is making