The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-10-24

Fliie laSI friday ana saturday under
the auspices of the student body of
the Douglas county high school, with
the assistance of the faculty, was un-
questionably the biggest and best fair
ever held in this county, and the at
tendance far exceeded former activi-
ties of the students along these lines.
The fair was SUCCESS, spelled in
capitals and the students and faculty
of the high school have been highly
praised by everyone for the energy
they put behind the commendable un-
dertaking and the splendid manner in
which the fair was managed.
Only County Fair Held in State
Aside from making the fair and cir
Gus pleasing success, the students of
the local high school have won the
of putting over the only
fair held in Nevada this sea-
son, organizations in other counties
having abandoned the idea this year
because of unfavorable conditions.
Students Receive Co-0peration
While the people of Carson Valley
have been agreed that all honor for
the success of the fair rests upon the
shoulders of the students and teach
ers, they are not so ready to lay claim
to the honors so justly bestowed upon
them, but declare that success was
made possible because of the splendid
and whole hearted cooperation of the
business men and residents of Doug
las county.
Needlework and Cookery Exhibits
The needlework and cookery exhib-
its of the fair excelled by far all pre-
yious attempts and was one of the
main features of the fair. From early
until late at night the large
room where the exhibits were on dis
play, was crowded with people and
many times during the day it was ut
terly impossible to gain admittance 20
the display room. Fancy work of ev-
cry description was profusely display
ed and many rare works of art were
included in the exhibits. Aside from
the modern aspect of the attractive
display, a number of pieces made as
much as a century ago attracted the
attention and admiration of the femi-
nine visitors.
Farm Exhibits We're Good
A large room in the basement of
the high school building was entirely
given over to the farm exhibits. Gar
den truck of every kind was displayed
cluding everything from giant pump
including everything from giant pump
kins to ripe tomatoes. However, the
exhibit that attracted the most at
tention was the potatoes. 1t is said
that potatoes did better this year than
for many seasons and the displays of
the various yarities substantiated the
the statement. Apples, ounces, two
varieties of walnuts and other orchard
products received prominent places in
the exhibits, while sheaves of oats,
barley and wheat, alfalfa and timothy
hay added to the harvest aspect of the
display.
At one end of the room was COM
plete line of products of the Douglas
County Cheese association, the baby
industry of Carson Valley, which was
flanked on both sides with the prod
ucts of the Minden Milling company,
the Douglas County Roller Mills and
the Minden Creamery company. 1t
was the first display of this kind ever
made in this county and the exhibits
elected favorable comment from Wis
itors to the fair.
Other Exhibits
In one of the large rooms on the
upper floor Mr.. Creel, of the Indian
of Reno, had on display
a wonderful line of blankets and rugs
woven by Indians. The Minden Dry
Goods Store had an attractive display
of mems furnishings in splendid
booth while the Hat and Gown Shoppe
displayed stylish modes in ladies wear
and millinery in booth artistically
decorated in autumn leaves. This room
was one of the attractive centers of
the fair.
Machinery Exhibit
Housed in a large tent on the north
side of the high school building, was
many displays of machinery such as
are used on farms. Howard Bros. dis
played a milking machine and electric
washers while John Brown had a
pneumatic pumping plant in opera
ton. An electric generating system
for use on farms was also part OF
this exhibit.
c. w. Nelson of Minden had two au-
tomato pumping plants on exhibition,
both of which were in active opera
ton. In an adjoining booth the Arendt
Jensen company displayed several late
models of the Allen heaters and con-
Quoted a guessing contest as to how
many bolts and rivets were in one OF
the stoves. At the close of the guess
ing Saturday night it was found that
Mrs. VIM. Hussman made the closest
guess and was awarded an aluminium
teakettle. The Jensen company also
exhibited Case tractor.
VIM. Rabe displayed a hay loading
machine invented by him last year
and upon which he has been granted
a patent by the U. S. government.
Livestock Exhibit
In a building back of the school
house was displayed many kinds OF
livestock. Blooded sheep worth $60C
a head, hogs that were of giant size
badger that was so bashful that he
kept his head hid between his paws
most of the time, three coyote pups
silver and Chinese pheasants, bloodet
chickens of various breeds and cattle
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