, 1923-02-11

CaplCai famous throughout
the east from hat standpoint alone,
To the residents of those states Chey.
enne is graphically the city OF the
Frontier Days. 1t is not the intention
Of the members of the Casper Rodeo
association in any way to compete
with Cheyenne, but 1t is felt that
what has been don for the southern
friend of Casper can also be done for
this city by following a similar
method Of procedure.
The personal endorsement of many
Casper business non has been re-
ceived, and the consensus of opinion
is that few projects could do for Cas-
per what the annual rodeo is sure to
do.
1t will take a tremendous amount
OF work to make the enterprise a
complete success. Il is just this work
that those who are connected with 1t
are putting into It. The best methods
have been studied, the most appealing
features have been dug out, and q
spirit of cooperation and energy is
being shown such as reflects great
credit on the members of the associa-
ton.
Albert Bell, who is handling a large
share of the labors connected with it,
will make a trip to the east within a
few weeks to enlist the support of in.
f~luential business men there, to ad-
vertise the Casper annual rodeo and
especially the first annual rodeo.
1t is the purpose of the manage.
ment to open the rodeo grounds for
one week prior to the date of the
show for tourists to come and camp
free OF charge. 1t is known that the
rodeo will bring many persons to the
city who would not be able I find
accommodations at tho tourist camp.
as large, efficient, and hospitable as
that camp is.
The show will have many attrac.
tons. Many of the worlds greatest
riders will appear in their best stunts
and on some of the hardest riding
horses. Indians from the reserva.
ton in Fremont county have been en-
gagged to establish a typical Indian
village. The fifth day, will be marked
by automobile racing, and motorcycle
racing as we'll as airplane stunts.
Dare Devil Cochrane will be present
and will do his part in the thrilling
Of the vast a~ssemblage that is sure
% be there.
An additional attraction that will
appeal especially to the business men
of Casper who deal in material ccm.
modities will be the big tent which is
to be raised as a place where dealers
may xhibeit for the duration of the
rodeo any articles which they deem
will be for theN- own benefit and the
benefit of Casper from an advertising
standpoint.
Work is going on at a rapid rate in
the construction of the race track
and other things. In order that the
erecting of the buildings may be
facilitated, the management has
started the sale of season tickets in
advance. This procedure will mean
the raising of much money that is
needed at this time and also in help,
ing those who purchase at this early
date to get their seats cheaper.
The great problem is, "what VIII
the Casper Rodeo mean to Casper?''
1t will undoubtedly mean more than
the average Individual thinks at this
time. Casper lies on n great highway
directly between the east and the
Yellowstone park. The rodeo will be
staged at the height of tho park sea.
son. This fact in itself is significant.
Casperites fully expect that thou.
sands Of people will swarm into the
city during the rodeo season. They
are not vague and enthusiastic
dreamers. They are but going on
h has been demonstrated time and
again in similar cases. The rodeo
will have it's Importance to all Wyom-
ing will benefit when the hub of wy.
oming benefits.