Nogales international., 1939-03-18
Signs Point To Great Show In
Douglas Rodeo And Fiesta

fhUR nelghbOr1ng city or Douglas this spring WI
~ get the crowds that came to the Nogales Frol
tier Fiesta in 1885, 1887 and 1888 since the Nogale
show unfortunately has been allowed to die an
Douglas in May is launching its first annual fest
and rodeo.
The following editorial appearing in recent ed
tion of the Douglas Dispatch clearly shows tha
Douglas business men are alive to the value of bi
annual community celebration, such as was held i
NogaleS successfully for three consecutive years
I" Omitted and harmonious effort is the order
about Douglas, just now, as the program for the
rodeo and fiesta to be launched as an annual oc-
currence, on May 12-14, is being developed. The
universal desire to help the cause along is the
outstanding symptom of the situation and with
this continued, there is no doubt about an out
standing and pleasing success attending the
enterprise
Zone of the weaknesses in Douglas com
munity effort in the past has been lack Of some
entertaining annual feature that would adver-
tise the city and, at the same time, draw Wis
ltOrs here to enjoy the events scheduled. The
rodeo and fiesta is intended to fill that void
and developed as now being lined up, it appears
there will be nothing lacking when it has been
fitted into the picture,
"Hhe management is to be commended for
starting the program upon sound business
basis. The idea has been clear for a considerable
period but the leadership has declined to move
forward until it could be conducted upon
plane that would add credit to the city and at
the same time, when the program was ended,
there would be cash in the treasury to pay ev-
erv cent of the indebtedness That, according
to the leaders, now is possible and in the words
of the old fashioned ring master at the circus,
they are able to call out with emphasis and g1sto
"Let the show go on"
'"The interesting fact in connection with the
finances is that business men of the city have
definitely disclosed they want the program and
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underwritten upon the guaranty basis 1t is
confidently believed the program will pay its
own expenses. But if it does not, every expense
be fully paid when the show is over for the bus-
ness men have provided the fund in advance.
and they will be reimbursed from the receipts at
the end of the show.
'"The rodeo program is to be set up and con-
Quoted by an experienced director The features
will be standard and the contests will be par
ticipated in by professionals, so that it may
now be said the quality of the entertainment
will be the type we can advertise to the world
boldly and enthusiastically and have fear Of
embarrassment when the show is put on. That
being the case every citizen, no matter what he
does should help promote widespread interest
in the Douglas rodeo and fiesta There will be
need for as much personal advertising as pos
sible and there must be liberal advertising in
the press of the centers in the state where the
winter visitors are most abundant for by this
program we want TO Decome entertainers OF
winter visitors.
$50 with these facts in mind, and remember
ing there remain less than 90 days. let all join the
ranks of promoters of the Douglas rodeo and fl
esta. Let the director shout with confidence and
certainly "Let the show go on.
Health note: Never try to stop fight between
husband and wife.
A man with smile is always popular especia
if he carries it on his hip.
Poetry writing requires imagination includi
imagining that people will read it.
Some politicians who brag about standing
their record have very slippery footing.