The Wahpeton times. [volume], August 07, 1913, Image 7

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That Richland county boys can
raise corn which is the equal of
"any in the so-caled oorn belt, has
been proved beyond the possibili
ty of a doubt. They are now
striving to lead the world in this
^particular and they are not far
-from success. If eaoh of the 500
^entrants brings in the ten ears of
corn required for competition for
the numerous cash and other
prizes, the 5,000 ears will make
a pyramid which will necessitate
removing part of the roof in the
agricultural building in order to
house the same.
RICHLAND CODHTY SCHOOL BOYS
GROWING CORN FOR BIG COHTEST
Indications Point to a Record Uniting List of Competitors.
Supt. Thornton After Reoord
Last year 148 boys within the
age limits—9 to 18 years—dis
played 10 ears of corn each. J.
W. Thornton, county superintend
ent of schools is out to break that
record. Largely through his ef
forts and the work of F. H. Hank.
Trips to Fargo A. O.
In addition, the three boys
making the best showing general
ly in this contest, will be given a
week's trip to Fargo to attend the
agricultural college without one
cent of expense to them. The
HOWDY NKIQHBORI
SAY—
If your neighbor's pig
lets are making hogs of
themselves if Farmer
Brown haa the best crop
of oats or wheat In YOUR
section if Deaoon Jones'
bay mare steps a mils in
any kind of time If Hen
ry's best girl is making
a onuty quilt out of hla
diaoarded silk tlss If
YOUR sow Is giving more
oream to the qiupt than is
uaiMd If YOU know of a
hen who Is hatehlng some
duok eggs If •other has
the Nputatlon of making
tho host crullers of any
one In town, In short, If
YOU know of anybody
who oan do something
better than all or moot all
other personis, or If YOU
know of some unusual
phenomena or state of af
fairs In your vlelnlty,
toll the Fair Secrstary
about it He may be able
to osouro some exhibits
through YOUR efforts.
Casta Prizes lore bitting Ttan Ever More—Free
§f Trips to Fargo
C-.-—The COBDOIIJ
CMH MHin III SOHOOL BOYS' CORN OROWINQ OONTIST
Wahpeton Oommsroial Oiub. .. ...
Movlus Land Loan Oo., Lidgerwood 10.N
First National Bank, Wyndmoro 1I.N
Peoples State Bank, Wsfhpston 10.00
Itoorotori Stat* Bank 10.00
W. L. Haoknoy.... 10.00
First National Bank, Nanklnaon 10.00
Ohrlstlns State Bank 10.00
First State Bank, Waloott 10.00
DoVillo Sohool District 10.00
Barney Sohool Dlatrlot loioo
Danton Sohool Dlatrlot 10.00
Nolondalo Sohool Dlotriot... 10.00
Freeman Sohool Dlatrlot 10.00
Qrant Sohool Dlatrlot 8.00
The next time you are out in
the country, scouting around and
looking at the crops, take par.
ticuar notice of the corn crop.
Perhaps you will discover a small
patch that appears to be isolated
from the rest of the stalks, ap
parently forgotten. But if that
particular patch belongs to one
of the 500 entrants in the Rich
land County Corn Growing con.
test you can bet your boots and
anything else you've got that it is
getting more attention than any
other crop on the farm.
Total NowSubaerlbed $105.00
ins, former assistant to the coun- try and win back their lost laur
tj ^superintendent!, ithe sum of|e'8- With the two Swanson boys
0165.00 has already been sub
scribed to be distributed as cash
prizes. More subscriptions are
expected to swell the total beyond
that offered in previous years.
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Throphy
trip will be made during the win
tcr vacation and the boys will be
in charge of the county super
intendent or some one delegated
by him.
The first prize winner will also
retain possession for one year of
the handsome silver trophy dona,
ted in 1910 by Connolly Bros, of
Wahpeton, and which bears their
name. It is now held by Knute
Tideman of Walcott township who
is the third boy to win it and
have the privilege of having his
name engraved on the same.
Glenn Swanson of Fairmount dis
trict won it in 1910 and Leslie
Swanson from the same district
won it in 1911. They were 9 and
11 years old, respectively, when
they won the trophy.
Oonditiona Governing Offer
The trophy is to become the
permanent property of the person
winning it three times, or if dif
ferent prize winners come for
three successive years from the
same school district, the cup will
become the absolute property of
that scbol district, to be tied off
to the most successful school boy
corn-producer there,
When Knute Tideman won the
trophy for Walcott township he
prevented it from becoming the
permant possession of Fairmount
'district, but the boys from the
latter district intend this year to
again entered and Knute Tide
man barred on account of having
reached the age limit, the Fair
mount chances look pretty good,
but there is always a chance of a
"dark horse" slipping in.
It ought to be a great contest.
The complete list of prizes and
the distribution of oasfi prizes
will be announced in the premium
list, which will be off the press
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A REAL FURNITURB DISPLAY
The Globe-Gazette Printing Co.
of Wahpeton, will have a com
plete line of office furniture and
supplies on exhibition in the
main building on the grounds of
the Richland County 1913 Fair.
Eckes & Worner will have a
booth for the display of some of
their best household furniture.
TRAVEL! NO HEN BOOST
"Conductor 1 Put me off
Wahpeton, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3,"
is the inscription on 20,000 gum.
med labels recently ordered by
the fair secretary. Traveling men
making Wahpeton their head
quarters have promised to dis.
tribute the stickers wherever they
go. When it comes to boosting
leave it to the Knights of the Grip.
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MUSIO BY THE OAR LOAD
The Stone Music Co. of Fargo,
N. D., has promised to show a
car load of musical instruments
the fair. This exhibit ought to
prove one of the most interesting
on the grounds as there will be a
quartet in attendance, while other
music will be furnished by expert
manipulators of the pianolo and
other instruments.
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School Boys' Corn Exhibit 1912
FOR flOIECOKIDG WEEK
Secretary Wants Many Additional
Names So That Invitations
Can bs Sent Early.
Invitations are now being sent
to former residents of Wahpeton,
notifying them of Hon\e Coming
week to be held in conAection
with the Richland County Fair on
Sept. 30 and Oct. 1-2-3.
Every mail brings in a list of
names suggested by some relative
or friend for whom invitations are
sought. These are mailed from
the secretary's office, thus saving
much time and trouble for local
residents.
Many additional names are
wanted by the secretary—thous
ands, if possible—and Wahpeton
people are urged to send them in
early in order that the recipients
of the invitations will haVe plen
ty of time to plan and prepare
for the homecoming.
With proper co-operation from
those who kndw where the, old
timers are loc&ted, the Home
Coming week ought to prove a
pleasant occasion. It will be an
occasion for recalling the hap
penings of the days gone by. Tho
memories can be turned back ev
en if th'e clock of Father Time
cannot be changed. Many an in
teresting reminiscence will result
from the gathering of old cronies,
schpoimates, business associates
and distant relatives. Surely, the
anticipated pleasure is worth'the
little effort to'mail the secretary
the much desired names.
The secretary has ordered 1,
000. yellow and red penants, bear,
ing an announcement of the fair
dates. They are for automobiles
anil will be distributed about three
weeks before the opening of the
exhibition and race meet.
The Winner Holding The Connolly Trophy
Knute Tideman, Walcott township, who won the trophy last
and his brother Oscar, who captured third place.
TO MEET
NEXT SATURDAY
A meeting of the directors of
the Riohfand County Fair assoc
iation has been oalled for next
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the Wahpeton Commercial club
rooms. There are a number of
important matters to be disposed
of and Dr. F. M. Gilbreatb, presi
dent, hopes tq have a full attend
ance.
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TRAINS FOR FAIR WEEK
Qreat Northern Railway Comes to
Front With Eight Speolals
Making Two Eaoh Day.
Further evidence of the interest
taken by the Great Northern rail
way in this year's fair is indicated
by the fact that Howard Noble,
general passenger agent, has con
sented to add two more trains
to the list of special trains for
the fair, making eight specials,
instead of six, as previously an
nounced.
The two additional trains were
asked for by Secretary Geo. W.
Woods for the opening day of the
fair. Heretofore it has not been
customary to have specials forthe
first day, but this year an attempt
will be made to make the first day
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Tuesday, September 30
3:00 Pace—Richland County Horses.
Purse $100
2:20 Trot. Purse $300
Wednesday, Odtober 1
3:00 Trot—Richland County Horses.
Purse $100
2:10 Pace. Purse $300
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Work in the Women's Depart
ment of the flichland County
Fair assumed definite shape last
week, when the board of managers
met and elected Mrs. Jos. G.
Forbes president, Mrs. J. C. Sear,
in gsecretary and Mrs. P. H. Mur
ray treasurer, for the ensuing
year.
Fruit
Mrs. P. H. Murray, Mrs. W. J.
Robinson and Mrs. O. A. Leach.
Cooking
Mrs. W. F. Eckes and Mrs. M.
A. Thompson.
Fanoy Work
a banner day in attendance rec
ords. It has been designated as
Homecomers' day and special
features will be added to make it
interesting.
The line-up of trains is now as
follows:
From Lidgerwood Oct. 1 and 3.
From Rutland Sept. 30 and
Oct. 2.
From Kindred Oct. and 3.
Race Program Richland County Fair
Americui Trottiiig Association
ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, SEPT. 23,1913
Records made after September 20 no bar
Conditions
Rules of AMERICAN TROTTING ASSOCIATION to govern. Entrance fee FIVE per cent
of PURSE and FIVE per cent additional from MONEY WINNERS. FIVE to enter and FOUR
to start Money divided 50, 25,15 and 10 per cent. Mile heats, three in five, all races
with the fifth heat. POINT SYSTEM to govern. Two horses may be entered in one class and
be held for the entry of the horse which starts, provided it is stated at time of entry that
both horses are from same stable. One entry fee to be paid if neither, starts. A horse
distancing the field or any part thereof, will receive but one money. Parties making nomina
tions must furnish Post Office address with entry. Telephone or conditional entries will not
be accepted. Records made after Sept. 20 th, no bar. Right reserved to change order of'pro
gram, to sandwich' races or call off races for cause. Stalls, hay and straw furnished FREE.
Entries close Tuesday, Sept. 23,1913.
MeeUngs at HUTCHINSON, MfKD ISLAND, MONTIVIDCO, APPLCTON, SAUK OCNTUt AND
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WORKING FOR RECORD EXHIBIT
Mrs. Jos 6. Frnlies Elected President—Arruge htttiig
Premium List ud Add Uniqne Feitnres—The Other
Officers and Committees
After the board had talked over
plans for the coming fair and had
placed the numerous merchandise a iv O
prizes which Secretary Geo. W. made candy, the latter offered by
Woods turned over for use in the
department, Mrs. Forbes aanounc
ed the personel of the ladies who
will have charge of the various
sections of the exhibit. The list
follows:
Mrs. W. S. Lauder, Mrs. P. C.
Olson and Mrs. Peter Mergens.
Arte
Mrs. Dan R. Jones and Mrs.
Frank Eberley.
Indian Work
Mrs. C. B. Kidder and Mrs. C.
F. Sewrey.
The work of securing exhibits
for the different sections is al
ready well under way. Each of the
committees is bending every ef
fort to outdo the other in the
number and quality of the articles
to be displayed. This friendly
rivalry is bound to produce an
exhibit which has never been
equalled in this section of the
country. Mrs. Forbes and Mrs.
Searing are lending valuable as
sistance wherever they see an op
portunity.
Unique Raking Contest
The cooking department is es
pecially inviting this year because
it contains a special baking com.
petition. The competition will be
open to all and there are three
prizes offered for the first three
winners. Each of the entrants
will be required to bake
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A loaf of white bread,
A plain layer cake (three lay
ers.)
A half-dozen doughnuts,
A half-dozen Parker House
rolls.
A green apple pie.
First prize is a Hawks cut glass
bowl offered by EJ2. Basset, looal
jeweler. Second prize is a case
of Calumet baking powder and the
thjrd prize is five pounds of homo
the Wahpeton bakery.
Offer Mandolin as Prlzs
The Indian Work section is ex
pected to be a big attraction this
year. A $25.00 mandolin offered
by the Stone Piano Co., Fargo, N.
D., is the prize offered for the
best collection of Indian work.
There are suitable second and
third prizes.
Each of the other sections has
an abundance of special merchan
dise prizes, in addition to the us.
ual cash prizes, which are the
same amount as last year, mak
ing a double incenftvd^for pros
pective exhibitors.
Qonsidsr Town Displaye
Mrs. Peter Mergens of Fair,
mount was desirious of having a
competition between the varioua
towns in the county. The fair
board offered to put up a silver
trophy in the event that such a
contest was held, the same to re
main the property of the town
winning it three times. After a
lengthy discussion it was decided
that it would be unwise to inaug
urate such a competition this
year.
The board will endeavor to get
an expression of sentiment from
otfier towns regarding the project
and if there is sufficient demand
for the same it will very likely be
made a part of next year's ex
hibit.
The premium list containing a
complete list of prizes will be off
the press shortly. Those inter
ested can have copies by apply
ing to the secretary, Mrs. Searing.
From Casselton Sept. 30 and
Oct. 2.
Complete time and rate sched
ules will be announced about Sep
tember 1.
All of the premium ribbons will
be embellished with the seal of tho.
State of North Dakota, making a
very attractive design. The let
tering will be in gold.
Thursday, Odtober 2
2:30 Trot.
2:20 Pace
Friday, Odtober 3
2:15 Pace
2:30 Pace
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