The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965, July 30, 1925, Image 6
RIDE ’IM, COWBOY | (Copyright by fi. K IJoubluduy.) An animated tornado on four legs, 1,200 pounds of living dynamite— such is the “outlaw” bronk, scores of which will provide the chief thrills of the White River Roundup and World’s Championship Rodeo to be held for three da.vs, beginning August 12. Wiry and daring, coolest’ when facing almost certain injury—such is the buckaroo, standard type of the men who will fight it out with the “had” horses in the contests. Broncho busting calls forth till the courage that is traditional on the western ranges and a great part of the prizes appropriated by the Associa tion will go t« the men who will fight to stay for a few seconds on the hurri cane decks of the “sunfishing,” “skyseraping,” squealing, fighting cayuses* WJhfcti the courage of the buckaroo clashes wh.^ the lawless spdrit of the broncho, the ride is always a sensational finish. WHITE RIVER FRONTIER DAYS In lhe spring of 1913 a movement was set forth among the business men of White Ilivcr to set aside each war several days for a celebration and reunion of the old cattle men of \\ ern South Dakota. Aftvr much dis cussion tins eoent was to be called ie White River Frontier Days, nucl the affair was of such sueces.-s that to ' we have to offer ,?ou our program of the thirteenth annual Frontier ay c-!ebration. The mapid growth of this affair is phenomenal in all n vets, and today we place before you j for your inspection the greatest ar; only original frontier ,'how in South Dakota and Nebraska. Each year ha- exceeded the ye before and the fact sin Uds foremost that we have and are giving the b< show that money will produce. The Frontier Days Association is incur;, rated and a permanent c rganization, owns a quarter section of land and putting on permanent im; movements. We give you the opportunity to see the great champions of the west com pete for their respective prizes. Y ur opportunity to see the Sioux In dians in their native costumes and da: res is well worth your time ai ul money. The Frontier Days Association extends to you a invitation to be with us August 12, 13 and 14, 1925. We haven’t the space to tell you h >w proud we are of our new m unicipnl hydro-electric power plant, and how much we enjoy the fine lake. liring your tents, bathing suits :id fishing tackle, and make it it real vacation You will enjoy <>ur fine si <am and lake, and large shade trees, which alone would be worth the trip to White River. MANY SIDE ATTRACTIONS— MERRY-GO-ROUND—FEliUIS WIl EEL CLOWNS—THOUSANDS OF SIOUX INDIANS—DANCING EV, ERY EVENING—HUNDREDS OF INDIANS DANCING IN NATIVE C OS TUMES— I'RIDE OF THE ROSEBl I) BANDS WILL GIVE FREE (< IN CERTS DAILY—FREE CAM I* GROUNDS— FREE BATHING—GOt ID FISHING— GOOD SOFT DRINKING WATER -ROOMS IN HOMES $1. 00 I’ER DAY—GOOD MEALS 50c—NO HOLD l I' ANYWHERE. ADMISSION TO GROUNDS $1.00 PLUS TAX—AUTOS FREE—SEATS * IN COVERED GRAND STAND 50c—SEASON TICKETS, SINGLE, $t 75 j FAMILY TICKETS, $5.00, TAX RAID I I , ,H ! m_J__ "I fry- •ryyytr ■ .v,v/v .. • ^/.y. .. HI » i ■ In the West he’s “Bill.” But in official Washington he’s William Marion Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture, a member of President Coolidge’s official “family.” Back in Idaho they like to tell how the Secretary of Agriculture busted bronchos and threw a 1’ope. The roundup and rodeo will solve your vacation problems so tell Mother and Sister and the Kid Brother to quit fretting over the summer's plans and get ready for the thrills of their lives. _ Frontier Days Program, INDIAN WARRIORS’ ATTACK ON TOWN AT SUNRISE To have 500 Indians in full war costume and war paint come upon the town at daybreak with their wild shrieks and war whoops, and shoot '■ng recklessly and furiously, is thrill ing, and even though someone has assured you that the Indians “won’t hurt anybody,” you begin to question the statement. Be )i<|rc the first; morning to see this great opening. This event officially opens the Grcut Bhow FREE BAND CONCERT AT 10:00 ON STREET Each morning a crack band will give a free concert on the streets of White River. The spirit of the west is not artifi cially put into our show. Oqr show is friv«m as the WEPT JH, and is given ii the WEST- Hire is where th» WEST ENDS. INDIAN TRIBAL DANCES IN NA TIVE COSTUME These dances are put on "down town” by the Sioux people. This event is free to everybody, and always draws large crowds. To people who have not seen it before, it is worth the entire trip to White River to see. This feature is put on each morning. PARADE-COWE.OYS ANI) INDIANS (From Town to Frontier Park) To see the parade in review before the grandstand often is worth the price of admittance. Here are cowboys, cowgirls, and Indians. The Indians are in full dress The squaws are in the height of their glory, as they march to the time of the band, often doing the jig dance, or other inter esting features. August 12, 13, 14, 1925 POTATO RACE Everybody knows what an old fash ioned potato race is. This, however, is a cowboys’ potato race. The race will be carried ^n on horseback, each C'-wboy using a long stick to pick up the potatoes and deliver them to their destination. This event is daily. WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP RUCK ING CONTEST Three-day elimination contest White River Frontier Days always draws the big riders and champion performers, and therefore puts on a fast and exciting show. This is the home of the OUTLAW horses, so the cowboys must be good to do quali fied riding. After the first day only qualified riders are in the contest. The finals are ridden off the* third day. COWBOY’S RELAY RACE (1 Mt Miles) This is a very interesting and excit ing race. Each cowboy goes around the half-mile track three times, changing his saddle to a fresh horse each half mile. It is not so much the speed of the horses that counts in iIds race, but it is up to the riders who can make the saddle changes in the least time. This race every day. WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BARE BACK CONTEST 'low would you like to get on a wild horse without a saddle or bridle, which is turned loose in the arena, running at top speed, bucking and pitching his best ? The rider has surcingle, but no stirrups. COWBOY FREE-FOR-ALL HALF MILE RACE 1 lus is a real horse race. Plenty of lifill for everybody, STEER RIDING CONTEST Did you ever try lo ride :. cow or iteer? Then* apparently is not much room bo sit nor hold. The cowboys "'do with a loose rope, and they can’t 'll do it. It is amusing to see them ilight from the sleeers. H U LL DOG GING CON TEST The hulldogging probably is the most langerous and thrilling sport of the 'inbire show. Steer is let out of the •hute, man on horse, riding at break ieck sp<>ed alongside the wild steer, umps from his mount upon steer’s head, grabbing hold of t ho steer’s horns and stops him, throwing him to the ground. WILD 00W MILKING CONTEST Everybody has milked a cow that’ had a frozen or wire cut teat. It isn’t easy. Nor is it easy to put a pint of milk into u pop bottle from a wild cow that has never been milked. It takes two men, and sometimes they can not do it. Yes, there is a prize, and the boys work for it. HO! FOR THE LIFE OF A‘COWBOY (From a drawing by N. C. Wyeth In Scribner'* Magnaine.l Ever eat bean* (“Mexican strawberries”) dished up from a chuck wagon? Ever sleep out with a saddle for a pillow? It’s a great- life—if you like it say the cowboys. Thousands of Americans, who want to set- how real western cowhiu ads live and play, are planning t-<> attend the White River Frontier Days, be ginning August 12. Cowboys from every part of the West will be. on h and for this great western spectacle. For three days White River will 'look like a scene from the “Covered Wagon” days, as scores of expert oronk riders, lariat throwers and steer wrestlers show their stuff while Competing for prize money and world ihampionship titles. Frontier Days Program, CALF ROPING CONTEST T his is one of the most difficult events fc r Ihe cowboys. In days past, full gr twn steers were used, but roping ste n*s often results in maiming or kill ing (he animals, and has been dis continued. Calves are given a fifty foot start, and are lassoed from hors es, but are difficult to catch, as they are fleet, and can turn quickly. This invent is entered only by the best of the ropers. This contest continues thruoutt' the three days. REP RACE Riders must have complete cowboy out fit's—two saddle.1 horses, one pack horse, and roundup bed to consist of tarp. soogan, and bed straps. Horses must b<* unsaddled, bed spread on ground under the wire, and at word “go,” horses an. saddled, bed rolled packed and strapped to back of pack horse. T wo riders and pack horse make up the team, and must finish half mile together. WILD HORSE RACE The wild' horse race is a rather un organized'. affair. Two cowboys bring a wild horse in the arena, led with a rope ’rou nd the neck The horse must be blindfolded to be saddled, as wild horses ane not easy to saddle. Rider mounts the wild horse, horse is turn ed loose, yvit'hout rope or bridle. The rider who*, can bring his horse past the quarter mile post and under the wire, wins* How would you like that. NOVEUl'Y RACE (1% Miles) This race ds put on by the cowboys with their own saddle horses. It is what the title implies, a novelty. The horses walk the first half-mile, trot the second half mile, and run the final half mile. While this race is in progress, other events will be on, so there is plenty doing. WAGON RACE (Half Mile) This is one of the interesting events, fhe contestants usually are local peo ple. An outfit consists of a farm wag on* a team of horses, and two men. Th e horses stand unharnessed at the I wa Tan. The Race begins with harness ing the team, hitching them to the wag vn, and ends when the trip is mad e around the half mile track. STAKE RACE Here is rather an unusual race, one whirl ’i is seldom seen anymore. The riders f run 200 yards, turn stake, and return L The riders will draw for place. .INDIAN FEATURES This t frent is changed daily This is the hi mae of the Rosebud Sioux In dians, our Indian features are the best a u<d most exclusive in the world. Thous. utuls of Sioux come to our show every year. They may be seen here in thei r native habitat._ August 12, 13, 14, 1925 SQUAW RACE How would you like .to make a race of setting up your home. The Squaw race is interesting and at times ex citing. The Indian women harness and hitch a team, run around the half mile track, and set up a pole tepee each. The first one thru wins. COWBOYS’ 300 YARD DASH It is not’ the speed of .the horses that counts so much here, as it is who get off “on the right foot.” COWBOYS’ FOOT RACE Imagine, if you can, a man running a 100 yards with boots, chaps and spurs on. You’ll laugh at this. INDIAN CHIEF RAOE The Indian chiefs run a foot race in full regalia. Often the chiefs are quite old men and you will have a laugh. • ft OUR INDIANS Our Indian features are the largest and best in the world, beyond all doubt. We have over 10,000 Indians living within 75 wiles’of White River, many of whom come to this show. They have complete charge of their pa rt of the program and their fea tures are always interesting. It is their delight to put on their old time stunts, and depict the days of the past. Frequently they put. consider able thrill into their performances. Everybody always enjoys our Indian features. THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL PRO GRAM OF WHAT WILL BE GIVEN DURING OUR SHOW. THERE WILL BE MANY NEW AND NOV EL STUNTS BY CLOWNS, ROPERS AND RIDERS AS WELL AS OTH ER FEATURES OF INTEREST. ALL HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS LEAD ENTICINGLY TO WHITE RIVER Every year it is very forcibly exemplified that all highways and byways lead to the White River Frontier Duys, and this year will be no exception. Thousands of neople plan their Black Hills and Yellowstone trips so that they will be at White River during the great show and rodeo. We are located on the Crossroads of South Dakota, so to speak, and have one of the finest systems of highways in the north west. We are located on the Omaha- Black Hills Short cut, and have the shortest and most direct route to the Black Hills from all points east and southeast. The Custer Battlefield Hiway is twenty -seven miles north of us, ut Murdo, coming from the east, and forty miles fr.om us at Belvidere coming from the west We are fifty-four miles northwest of Winner, and fifty miles north of Valentine. Three Big Days—August 12-13-14, ’25 THE ROSEBUD COUNTRY / r “The Rosebud Country” of South Dakota has become famous throughout the nation ar 0ne of the best farming territories of the Unic n. There is a soil formation here that is found iu f(.w places of the entire country and mlv a few ‘places where : v of crops can lie suw .ssfull.v grown as here. There is a different type 0f soji jn this country than is found south of tV Niobrara River or north of the Cheyem or Vast of the Mis souri River. Here is a land at* is an “Empire” within itself. It is here th o. t^e very finest alfalfa is produced and while the n fields arc good, the really important thing is ,c f00tjinK. quality. This is also alfalfa seed courttr Often times twice the value of the land has b , n tilktni off in one seed crop. It is here that thlP t ,>st of dent corn is raised and, for several yeair. i0W!lj Nebraska Illinois and Kansas seed men br ive stationed regular seed corn buyers in this gre* t .Empire. This seed is better. It <i( os cut yield «t 1Cr corns ust as docs our alfalfa sood. grommlly iUU)Wn as Dakota Hardy and Dakota No. 1”, whic’ , have become standard names in th. set-d world it js j,, thi- section where one crop of flax h'as paid for many a farm the last few years. ,| is here that actually exists the farthest north Vvinter wheat belt, and not only does this sec tion 'grow winter wheat, and of the finest liigh-pro b*i,r1 varieties, bnt it is extensively sold for seed throughout the southern winter wheat countries. To men who have struggled along on unproductive lands of some of the older corn belt sections, here is a country that would mean a new inspiration and a new lease on farming life Here is a land that will and does out yield three-fifths of the bet ter known corn belt country, and where climatic conditions itr< better and where the prices of lands are one-half, to two-thirds less. You should see this country*. You should study this soil, and then you can intelligently decide for yourself whether or ei t this is 'your “kind of bind.” The coun'ry included in th' or, at Empire of Oppor tunity contains many good live towns, which are good trading points, both ornolesale and retail The towns go a long ways towards making the country a plea sant place in which to reside. Killing a wild st eer is anything but a “pink tea” spo, $ and if you don’t believe it, ask nnvf of the many cow boys who will tr.ut to stay on these living chunks of d ymttnite. Bulldogging is exciting. No event car ries with it the thrill and daring of bulldogging. Horse at full speed, man empty handed, the steer straining ev ery muscle and mad. You will long remember this event. A REAL WESTERN ROMANCE The story of the roundup and the rodeo is the story of romance of the real West. Into the days of this .event will be packed more daring feats and dynamic action than i» the privilege of many to witness in a lifetime. Cowboys, cowgirls and bulldoggers, champion all, and brc nchos and longhorn steers which have scorned mastery, will fight out the battle royal 0 >r supremacy. , , From the “brush*” of the Southwest to the ranges of Canada, the challenge na» passed among the bxu (.'karoos who have fought out old rivalries at.the famous cowboy events in Cheyenne 3 ad Pendleton. Not only seeking the glory of victory, they also will compete for the cash | prizes. “Outlaw” horses, called the worst on the ranges, arei al. ready under contract. They can’t bo ridden, is the promise of their owners. Carloads of steers, conditioned through the summer into their greatest strength, will defy the wits of the “bulldoggt n-s.” _____ y- < Champions, past and r resent, have written that they will be on hand to C0™P®te^(^ ‘ awards and the world’s championship title. A steer or calf in action makes remark^ able speed and to send the loop of the lariat whipping through .the^air and to have it land unerringly around horns or neck is one of the most difficult of cowboy feats. To do this and then tfhrow and tie the animal must bo. the work of only a few eecj onds The experts aqe bringing their own roping pomes, so intelligent and highly trained that some are pdmost priceless.___ --W M mv are the tricks resorted to bv the “outlaw” horse to throw his rider. Pitching; 3." every second oV the time he is in the arena, the broncho .struggles fjercetvto v in the decision. No buckaroo must “show daylight” between himself or his saddhs .. i,e ;s disoualified. *The sport of spoits is the real cowboy contest, and titles for the leadership in riding, “bulldogsing” and roping will go to the buckarods and cowgirl* who compete in White j River Frontier Days. ft*