The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-06-30
FOURTH I D Be
GALA DAY F Or
CITIZENS HERE
Fine Program Arranged
With Many Attractions;
Big Crowd Expected
From Entire District.

Everything is in readiness for the
that Caldwell has ever held. With no
celebrations by cities in this district,
Caldwell is expected to draw large
crowds from almost everywhere in
southwestern Idaho.
One Of the big features of the cele-
bration will be the fireworks display
at Memorial park in the evening, &C
cordng to E. ]. Robb, who has
charge of this event. Spending about
| the same amount that the Fourth OF
July committee spent last year, Mr..
Robb was amazed to find that the
order had been almost doubled i'll
quantity and excellence of materials
] received In order that the entire
crowd may see everything that is ex-
ploded, care was taken to select a
strictly aerial display. Special precau-
tons will be taken to protect the
crowd from the big bombs and other
explosives.
Alfred F. Stone, Caldwell attorney,
has been selected to give the patriotic
address at Memorial park following
the parade. Mr.. Stone rs an able
speaker and handles his subject in an
able and pleasing way.
Interest already aroused promises
an exceptionally good parade as the
opening feature of the days events.
II. R. Cleaver, in charge of this fea-
ture of the celebration, has already
Z lined up many organizations to take
part in the parade and it is believed
that the prizes will attract large
number of decorated cars. J. S. Har-
rington, assisted by Frank Howard
! and John Smeed. will have charge of
the parade The parade will form at
Sixth and Arthur streets, will go 70
Main and turn on Kimball for the
park where the speaking will be held.
A special appropriation has been set
q aside by the committee for Liberty
lie float that will have patriotic touch
al with figures of Columbia and Uncle
/ Sam predominating. Thursday the
n thorize float from that organization
and other civic and fraternal bodies
l. are planning to enter special floats.
i'd The band will lead the parade. fol-
ut lowed by the Caldwell cavalry troop.
ly former service men. G. A. R. members
at and Campfire girls, the Red Cross,
Ia Liberty float w. R. c.. city officials,
IN decorated cars, the fire department.
n business floats. pioneers in cars, or
ny CARNATIONS, mounted riders, comedies
to and private machines.
he Another feature of the celebration
nd will be outdoor dancing at Memorial
er park 1t is probable that the commit
IF tee in charge will have this floor laid
IT. for dancing Saturday evening Be
OK cause of the hot weather, it is believed
than an outdoor pavilion will prove
at more popular than dancing elsewhere
lie Mr. Harrington who for many
nd years has handled the Fourth of July
ell races and other sports, has program
ep arranged to be staged at Memorial
m park that is expected to prove source
an of entertainment and amusement fol
ub those who do not care to see thu
ID afternoon baseball game between
Caldwell and Boise. a pie eating
rth contest, nail driving contest and ;
a mule race are among the laughte
csc provoking stunts that have been ar
nd ranged Several horse races 'hav'
me also been provided for.
m. This is the first time that Memoria
un- park will have been used for all fea
of lures of the celebration. Cool. wit
ma plenty of shade. lawns and fountains
title this city playground is expected I
zee. prove popular with the public.