Trending
"Dad" Huevelmann Is
Lining Up Speedy
Horseflesh for Big Events,
–Special Attractions
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EXCEPTIONAL
PROGRAM NOW BEING COMPLETED
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Entries for Lumber Wagon, and Boys' Bicycle and Scooter Races Are
Desired by Management.
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That the management of the Brown County fair, which is to be held at the Fair grounds in New Ulm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 26, 27, 28, and 29, made no mistake in deciding to add speedy horse races to the many attractions of the Northwest's biggest and best county fair, is evidenced by the widespread interest manifested in this entertainment feature.
Lining Up Horseflesh
William ("Dad") Huevelmann, veteran local horseman, is now busily at work, lining up some of the speediest equines in this section of the country for the three-day race program at the fair. There will be harness and running events, with well-known distance eliminators from St. James, Madelia, Redwood Falls, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Iowa points competing for the liberal purses. The schedule is as follows: Friday, August 27, free-for-all trot and 2:16 pace; Saturday, August 28, special county speed events, including harness and running races, as well as many big entertainment features for children; Sunday, August 29, 2:16 trot and 2:12 pace. This program is sure to please all followers of the turf.
Lumber Wagons,
Bikes, Scooters.
Secretary William A. Lindemann informs the Journal that a special effort is now being made to secure entries for lumber wagon and boys' bicycle and scooter races on Saturday, August 28. The former speed event is open to residents of Brown and Nicollet counties, while boys up to 12 years old may enter the bike races, and lads up to nine years of age are eligible for the scooter go. Entries for all three of these amusement features should be filed with Secretary Lindemann immediately.
Fine Attractions Booked.
As previously stated in the Journal, the Brown County fair management has again secured an exceptionally good variety of attractions for the coming fair. This is in keeping with its policy to make each succeeding event bigger and better than its predecessor. "The Something Doing Fair" has been adopted as a permanent slogan. The management gives the assurance that the entertainment to be offered County fair visitors, this year, will surpass anything of its kind ever before attempted. It is determined to maintain the enviable reputation established along these lines.
Royal American Shows
One of the big entertainment features of this year's County fair program are the Royal American shows, which will occupy the Midway at the Fair grounds. This aggregation was at the fair last year and gave general satisfaction by reason its high-class attraction and clean-cut methods. The entire equipment of the Royal American shows is new this year, all of its paraphernalia except the railroad cares, having been destroyed by fire, six weeks before opening of the season. An expenditure of over $40000 was necessary to reorganize the shows and new riding devices as well as many other new attractions have been secured by the owners. Twenty-five double-length railroad cars are required to transport the shows, and more than 300 people are employed to operate this big aggregation. There are 14 tent shows and five rides, including some of the very latest novelties.
Splendid Free Acts.
The program of free acts booked by the Fair management for this year is one of the biggest and best ever offered. There are eight different troupes presenting a varied repertoire of sensational and interesting feats. The list includes the following:
Cliff Curran, the swinging phenomenon, in sensational acrobatic accomplishments on a high, slender, tapering, swaying pole, 90 feet in height. One moment between life and eternity.
Peters & LeBuff, fleet funsters in difficult straight and comedy tricks. Two separate acts: First act, trampoline, bar and casting feats, consisting of doubles, pirouettes, bumps, falls and their sensational and original forward somersaults from bar; second act, "Mary's and Cy's First Trip to the Fair," a whale of a laughing feature, introducing comicalities that are different. William Brack and company, the world's greatest athletic troupe. They are beyond comparison in technique, speed, and ability to accomplish seemingly impossible acrobatic feats with grace and agility.
Cathrine Sinclair and company, clever novelty acrobats. An athletic potpourri featuring Miss Sinclair, who displays marvelous strength in this whirlwind of difficult sensational acrobatics.
Dashington's animal novelty, a treat for the kiddies. An elaborate display of animal intelligence which always pleases.
Ed. Holder and his mule, "Ebenezer." This is the mule that has created more uproarious laughter than any other animal playing fairs.
The Skating Macks, introducing the most pretentious spectacular novelty, the neck swivel on skates. Executing intricate figures with beautiful costumes of daring and magnificence. No rivals for superiority.
Al Nuttle, musical clown. A one-man eight-piece band in a mirth-provoking act de luxe.
Special Fireworks.
The fireworks displays arranged for the evening programs of previous Brown County fairs have been unsurpassed. They have proved one of the big drawing cards. There will be an innovation along these lines in connection with this year's fair, for Secretary Lindemann announces that the Potts Fireworks Co. is now working on special new set pieces of original design for the Brown County fair program. The County fair pyrotechnics will excel those staged during the July 4 and 5 celebration here, which were truly marvelous.
New Contests Added.
Continuing its endeavors to do everything possible to promote boys' and girls' club work in Brown county, the fair management has decided to arrange three special contests for the future housewives in their department. Cash prizes will be offered in baking, canning, and garment making, this year. These contests will be held at the boys' and girls' club headquarters building in the Fair grounds. The usual prizes and hon-ors will go to the winners in other club activities.
Brown County Journal
August 20, 1926
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