The Delta independent., 1923-08-24
DELTA COUNTY FAlR TO
De oETTER THAN EVER

held September 11th to 18th inclusive.
promises to be, ~ usual. one Of the
greatest county fairs in the stafe.
The officers and directors are booking
forward to one Of the biggest and
most successful yeare IN the history
of the county. A number Of interest
ing and unusual features have aareany
been arranged for. including the ex-
hfbit from the predatory animal de-
paatment Of the Bureau Of Biological
Survey, the exhibit from the Cedar
edge Fish Hatchery. the exhibit nom
the Forest Department, and others OF
Nike character and interest.
The following program Of afternoon
events assures every one OF psenfy OF
entertainment and excitement after
viewing the exhibits:
FIRST DAY
Wedne sday, September IL: 1.3o pm.
euekins Contest.
Two Judges on horseback, one In
stand; man in stand to have gun
Horses must be scratched three ont
Of the first five jumps in the shoulder
and scratched somewhere every jump.
First two days shall be separate con-
tests with four moneys. The winners
Of money the first two days shall ride
in the finals the last day. Money In
the finals to be divided three ways.
Purse $4,000. Day money: 1st 80;
End, SIS; Bird, $40; 4th. IS. In
tries for contests shall close the
night before the fair starts. The
committee reserves the right to say
how many riders shall ride each day.
Bucking horses, wild horses and
cattle will be taken care OF and fed
by the fair Association. Every horse
which is used in contest will be paid
S.. 90 each ride, il he bucks. and the
best buclzing horse will be given $50
additional. Horses used VIII be
drawn.
Wild Horse Race.
Not over IL horses to start. To be
selected by lot II more than IL en-
tries. $500 to each rider II horse
bucks and $500 additional to the
winner. No gentling with saddle al
lowed. Saddle must be on the ground
at the word "go" One helper is al
lowed. After horse is saddled no
helping is allowed.
Calf Roping.
10 calves each day. ropers to be
selected by lot $500 entrance fee.
Calf must be twisted down. ribbon
tied around neck and rope taken off.
Calves must be bumped. Purse $500
with entrance fee added. Three mon
eys, 6o-30-1O per cent.
Maverick Race.
10 men, one calf. No entrance Zee.
Purse $1,000 Bare back horse, mule
and steer riding to be filled in each
day. $500 a mount.
Milking Contest.
10 entries to be MIXED in bottles
furnished by the management. Purse
1st. SIS. and End SO.
Free-for-all Pony race around, the
track 14M hands. Purse. SIS, $40,
and IS.
Cow horse race once around the
track. local horses; Purse, $35. $50,
and $40.
Free for-all 5-h Mile: Purse $50.
$50, and $40.
Changing race; Purse SIS and $40.
Ladies' race around the track;
Purse s25. SIS and SO.
Calf roping
Exhibition race; Purse $50 and SO.
Cow horse relay race. three horses
around track; Purse $50. $25 and SO.
Wild horse race.
SECOND DAY
Thursday, September IS: 1.30 p. m.
Free-for-all Pony race 14M hands:
Purse SIS. SO and IS.
Free-Sor-all * mile: Purse $40, s25
and SO.
Milking contest.
Cow horse relay race. local horses:
Purse $35. $40. and $40.
Free-foran once around the track;
Purse $40. $25, and SO.
Calf roping.
Exhibition race: Purse $50, and $40.
Cow horse relay race: Purse $40.
$25. and so.
Free-for-al relay race: Purse $40,
$25. and SO.
Wild horse race.
THIRD DAY
Friday. September -: 1880 pm.
Stock parade.
Ladies' race. once around track:
Purse $25. SIS. and $40.
Maverick race.
Pack horse race. once around the
track: Purse SIS and SO.
Free-for-all q mile; Purse $50. $50
and $40.
Free-for-all. once around the track;
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