Billboard advertising (Dec 1917)

30 The Billboard DECEMBER 1, 1917 80 to Norember 2, while not as successful, Ohanclaliy, as last year, on account of the cold ‘weauier and Beaty salae the rst of the ‘week, wach tnterest waa taken 10 each department of bi id plang are already on foot to make me ‘nase pest. Mt Lo slow planned’ to} have the event a month earller or about the sec. Sig eck in Getobe. eae 0 exhibits were expecta re stock eShibitn, The ree reehag wae ‘the Dest cver asen in thls section. ‘The amusements were foratahed by the Jamison & Smith United Shows, and were clean and of a bigh order. it tn Teited that the grounds were in such bed shape {teing tho” fait, and “dhe " Atwoclation Brom ines bow {0 have wands 10 good shape ans other Jenr for the beuedt of the concessions. ‘Tho Willams Stock Company stayed over ta the city. the week after the fair and plared to Packed houses every night.” ‘Their’ sbow fs one od tho, Deut ever cea Here, accorng, to Bere: tary W,E. Norels, and ia composed of a com. pany of ladies and geatlemen who will aiwaya be Weldome in Waverly and find the latch string on the ‘outside. FLORIDA STATE FAIR TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 9 Jacksonville Promises To Be a Veritable Mecca for Showmen—Large Space Is Reserved for Attractions—Officials Anticipate 200,000 Attendance Being held at the test number of ing withia the . tho International Solt Products AEST Sia "Pactse Congress, wilt assure: suowmen wusement attractions that 1 will be an c “Beate, Fale nd Expoeition, which will be staged in Jackson. EARLY DATE ANNOUNCED ‘Wille from February 26 to March 9, 1918, prom Ineo to be a yerltnble mecca for showmen of the inpehcahtams. Storr Bhs eon ee ata water an wean the agicaltrist 34 estvrpastela, Ds seeceonn onhe sxpentien aor seed SOS eres of land withie two" salles of the Fair fore, beld'mexegent™ ave Deen et fot Start af the clty' of Jacksonville, and can.'be air f0 be, Dela next, zee ave been oes, for Poached by street car line and paved’ automobile Pg he Sighway. “hero. io every" reason to" belleve. thatthe Hace ‘wit be ten large building to bouve the fais "more yest rt bape Dot aed, lp weather varios cable, in sdaition t0'5 an eR i " o SUSSEX FAIR ASSOCIATION — | Si. 8 HU MMM, SU JE aE — 1a he gtand stand aod witness) the ‘barneer {to Planning Improvements for Next Year| or sutomoblle ‘races in’ the daytime or the Waverty, Va. Nov. 24 The Sussex Connty Fair, which wad held'in this city from ‘Spectacle at night. Have you looked thru the Letter List this week? ‘he exposition ‘dariug the Gates, of tes during the dates of Sites ae ‘ieelt take this the fis kind eld tn thle section of “Of interest to:the farmer ‘other exhibitors. ta. the tuet f $45,000. In cash prizes will be qin aldition to a uumber of sliver and capa and bronze medals. Ghee the Florida State Fate and Ex. ‘a under the personal management of ‘Hanafourde, for '« wumber of Years man NEW ORLEANS STOCK SHOW Proves Disappointment and Financial ; Loss New Orleans, Nov. 24—The second annual ‘National Parm and Live Stock Show was a disapstment from the standpoint of attendance. ‘The Rew Orleans public was not awake to the value 7, and all the publicity, coaxing and hloling that the management Droagus into f‘s 7 a if crowa-p: and ie concessions elther broke about a ef i I i that sbould have attracted visit Fis F ‘4 i The regipts of this Ride are going up by leaps and bounds. *| Have you a WHIP in your Park? If not, place your order at once for quick delivery, to avoid delay in the Spring. Send for new booklet. : W.F.MANGELS CoO., eke i Coney Island, N. ¥. Wanted” for Indoor Fair Bazaars ‘‘Wanted’’| , Pa., Dec. 8th. Five different towna booked. Soldiers’ platform shows and concessions, wire, write. Address HONEST jon fad Clee 517-519 Homewood Ave., Pittsburg, Pa., E. End. Yom literature at the same time, and the tiny (Continued on pagé 35) FAIR SECRETARIES’ SUGGESTIONS AU REVoIn! ‘This issue will be the “swan song” of the fervet ‘ ies! Suggestions column for the winier F until such time as the secretaries r<spond suicleutly with ideas, suggestions std tie ke for the benefit of theniselves and others Ii the fate business, ‘We know. that many of the 1917 fatrs (in fact most of them) have now matters and for this reason do not find the to Keep up the good work of sending in x letter 2a eu afSrating soe ex ey Hercdeg Ghe erring ree te ue 1917 weawon, issue, fellow sccretaren, nad hing. dori ad the tong winter seasom, follot snd ‘is of paramount impor. tance in these tines of international strife: WHAT TO EAT SOME DOS, NOT DON'TS Eat plenty of lecal foods, ‘hls avolds trans bs Eat, more potators, every day, stodving oct ie‘eges au poultry ta plenty whenever o Eat ‘Liberty Bresd—Uee ote and corm aot other cereals besides wheat. "They aro cheaper, ‘and variety is decidedly better for you. ‘Eat garden products whea in season. Start nog to plan west wpring’s owe garden ise every meat scrap for soups, gravies ani flavorings. Remember, meat is not necessary it you get the right substitutes. 30 alk the milk’ supply; ase buttermilk, sour SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION At Ft. Worth Commences Exter Advertising Campaign ive Fort Worth, Tex., Nov. 24.—The Southwestern Fat’ Stock Stow, to be held here 1016, ta Just atarting an extensive ut ‘This show was known for 21 years onal Feeders’ aod Breeders Show, but to give @ bronder scope the nase bis deen changed.” New departments and new build Sage are Delug considered. For the 1918 omobite Bolling. wil be built. ‘The focal dealers in Fort Worth already have taken the entire space in the pro: Dored atructure, ‘The concession department ts again 10 charge of C. K. Hamilton, well known to most of te Professton. “Many Concessions have already bees Dlaced. ‘One of the 1a 4m the United est army camps states ‘ie Tocat Worth, Camp Bore, 000 aetalers, and Campy "Falaterry, oe tater ie pa officers, 18 also located at Camp Tall Ea, marr ts secrotaryinanager of thee vesitin McDONALD SECURES FREEDOM Atlanta, Gi ‘Nov. 24.—James 3. former ditect McDonald. fore Judge FAIR GROUNDS SOLD ciation, ety wae $8,150, ? THE BIGGEST AGRICULTURAL, LIVE STOCK AND INDUSTRIAL EVENT IN THE SOUTHEAST THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 9, INC., 1918 * Twelve New, Permanent Buildings. Two miles from center of city. Nev’ Ground: Advertised and billposted in every town and city in Florida and South Georgia. 30,000 soldiers and families will be stationed here. Governments, States, Counties and Cities will vie with each other for ma: ificent prizes. Address all communications to B. K. [AFOl E, General Manager, All kinds of legitimate Concessions for sale—posi 56-58 Mutual Life Building., Macksonville, tively no orift. ane Fla.