The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-11-23
Douglas County
School Was
Students Clear Over
$4,000 for Football
Equipment
COMMUNICATED

The second Douglas County Fai
Is over. This fair, as the first one
was put on by the student body o
Douglas high school. who manage,
1t very well. This year livestocl
exhibits were shown, in addition t
the agricultural, faneywork an,
culinary exhibits.
The culinary and fancywork ex
hibits were on display in the kitcher
and dining room of the high school
The displays of doughuts, cakes
pies, etc fairly made ones moutf
water. The exhibits of faneyworh
were very beautiful Some beautiful
old style embroderies and quilts were
shown, as well as the more modern
methods of faneywork.
The displays of fruit were large
especially of apples and pears
Owing to the lateness of the season
the vegetable displays were not ex.
tensiye, but what was shown was
very good.
The culinary and fancywork ex-
hlbits were judged by Miss Lewis,
professor of Home economics of the
University of Nevada; livestock by
Prof Wilson; farm products by
Dean Stewart. The heartiest thanks
are due these professors for their
services.
The livestock exhibits were extern
siye, especially those of poultry and
sheep. The "Aggie" boys transform
ed the farm shop into barn, where
the animals and fowl we're displayed.
The livestock judging contest was
very interesting. The boys showed
excellent judgment. John Freyert
was the winner, with VIM. Chambers
second while Jerry Imelli took third
place A handsome cup was award
ed the winner.
The carnival was held Saturday
night, and was attended by large
crowd. The concessions were num-
erous The fat man, the wild man
and the bearded lady were among
the freaks No one who saw the
" lihANbs AAi' %Npf'AAb
ground high, the Samese twins, and
the thing closest to mans heart Will
ever forget them
The fortune teller, the ravishing
Countess De fusion, did a rushing
business. She very ably and truth
fully told the past, present and future
Of the lucky ones who were able to
gain admittanee to her magic tent
While these concessions were open,
the Niger baby stand, the hot dog
and candy booth. and the paddle
wheel were running full blast.
Everyone was grateful for the hot
dogs and candy sold by the freshies
and many people tried their luck on
the niger baby stand and paddle
wheel.
At about 9:45 the concessions
closed, and the crowd was treated TO
a vaudeville show for the low price
of ten cents. This show, which con-
sisted of musical numbers by some
Filipino boys and Raymon Yparra-
guirre. a short comedy given by the
senior class and some folk dancing
was enjoyed by all.
After the show the people were
directed TO the auto show, where the
1924 models were exhibited and
Quite a number OF
these cars were sold.
The students of Douglas county
high school wish to thank most
heartily the farmers, business, and
professional men for their valuable
financial support, the county COM
for their kind contribution
of $4,000. and the farmers and towns
people for their cooperation in the
exhibits.
Two fairs and carniyals have beer
held by the students Of the hiH
school. Better than $4,000 wal
cleared on the last one Why no
make this an annual affair? Let u!
all boost and cooperate with thu
students and faculty of Douglas
high school to make next years fail
eclipse anything which has beer
held in the state. Without the co
operation of the farmers and towns
people, we can do nothing. These
fairs are held for a good cause
Let's smash all records next time!