County Fair Winds Down After Weekend Crowds
Big Horn County Fair drew record crowds as exhibits filled the grounds Tuesday and clashed with a full slate of races and entertainment. Events listed include cow pony and ladies races, free for all contests, and a closing day crowd praising the fair’s best ever displays and weather. Harold Welch and D Pace among winners, with judging across multiple livestock and novelty categories. Local firms backed the fair as exhibitors showcased a robust harvest from generous irrigation and a long growing season.
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Big Horn
Big Horn County
McDaniels
Farm Bureau
Hoover
Post Office Square
Harold Welch
Fletch Kershner
Ted Denny
Jim Rogers
A. Brassfield
D. Pace
Bert Olson
Olive Leithead
John Allen
Guy Curtis
Overland Red
G. Kershner
Dutch Good
Billy Curtis
A. Brainfield
Wm. Curtis
Verena Bollman
Mary Agee
Tom Olney
Mia
Willams
Mra
Pace
Firat
Curtis
Levy Made This Week by County Commissioners
The county board set the annual levy with a total valuation of 17,187,177, down from last year. Declines stem from losses in cattle and sheep, while railways, telephone and pipe line valuations fell due to state adjustments. The tax plan lists specific mills for state, county, school, bonds, and local funds.
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Board of County Commissioners
Scott Mills to Drill in Torchlight for Worland Markham
Scott Mills moves equipment to Sec 24 Torchlight and will start drilling for the Worland Markham interests. He has drilled more wells in this section than any other contractor and is noted for completing holes. He recently finished a well near Themopolis after earlier failures in the area.
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Scott Mills
Worland-Markham
Scott
Themopolis
Markham- Worland
Prizes at the Fair Highlight County Displays
The county farm bureaus receive praise for fine displays and community centers show sharp competition. Clerical limits prevent a full sweepstakes list this week, but next issue will publish all big winners from the largest fair ever held.
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Elght
Wyoming Oil News reports on field activity and policy
The Wyoming Oil News covers drilling progress in Alkali dome and Greybull fields with updates from E. G. Lewis Co and Olympic Oil Co. It notes advancing depths, water lines, rig movements, and planned tests, plus industry-wide price signals and regulatory scrutiny from Montana and Washington aimed at oil market conditions.
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E. G. Lewis Oil Co
Big Horn
Loring
Greybull
Olympic Oil Co
Bonanza
Joseph
W. N. Davis
Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association
Montana
Wyoming
Harrold
Senate
Wyoming Oil News
Carnival a Success at Fair Parade and Costume Judging
The Wednesday carnival drew many compliments as judges faced numerous excellent costumes. A parade lineup included Rube band, Indians, Japanese, cowboys, clowns, and Queen’s procession with prizes awarded to multiple participants and thanks voiced to A Faulkner for band work and guidance.
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A. Faulkner
Mutt
Jeff
Maggie
Father
Big Horn County Fair 1921 Sets State Record
The Big Horn county fair of 1921 was a record breaker for the county and a state wide high mark. Attendance was larger, receipts were satisfactory, and a greater number of exhibitors participated across events.
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Big Horn County
Modern Caravan Delayed Meets Thermopolis Fair Delegation Receives Food Donations
The modern caravan arrived late after delays on Bird's Eye pass causing a missed fair visit. A local delegation will host a feed of home grown produce this afternoon, with donations including 500 ears corn and 400 pounds apples. Contributors list includes Dr. M. H. Smith F. L. McNown J. L. Denny and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Dan Rogers
Big Horn Mills
Basin Bakery
Crystal Ice Company
M. H. Smith
F. L. McNown
J. L. Denny
Jack Gilmore
E. M. Warren
Conrad Schneider
Edwin Bowling
Joe Wheeler
Wm. Taylor
C. Hoover
J. L. Strait
0. R. Irwin
Leo Thompson
Wm. Lewis
G. W. Tillard
H. N. Alexander
George Arbenz
Josh Ellis
C. R. Spencer
Jas. O'Neill
Thanks Are Tendered For Fair Support In West Dept
The fair management extends thanks to all who assisted in making the wild west department of the fair a success. Individual names are not possible due to the number of helpers, but the board expresses sincere appreciation for the help and the fine spirit shown.
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Fair Board
Hoover Saxophone Band Provides Best Fair Music Yet
The Hoover Saxophone band of local young ladies performed for fair visitors at the grounds and in evening concerts, earning praise as the best music here during fair time. Harry Ketchum of Denver and J. H. Hinckley of Cowley were in town this week for Cowley drainage board matters and fair attendance.
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Hoover Saxophone
Harry Ketchum
Denver
J. H. Hinckley
Cowley
Dedication of Highway in Greybull Draws Officials and Citizens
A formal dedication of the Yellow Stone highway link in Greybull is planned for Tuesday September 13. Officials from federal state and county governments plus railroad representatives will attend. Honored guests include F W Mondell F E Warren J B Kendrick Gov Carey and many district engineers and city leaders.
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Greybull
A. H. Griffin
Commercial Club
F. W. Mondell
Big Horn Basin
F. E. Warren
J. B. Kendrick
Robert D. Carey
Thorsld
Bureau of Public Roads
J. W. Johnson
P. E. Palen
R. L. Corlew
B. B. Hauser
L. E. Laird
Z. E. Levison
M. R. Johnston
State Highway Commission
Joe C. Kin
Bruce Campbell
Fred Buehner
Co. H. McBride
J.e.turner
H. M. Blackmer
Midwest Refining Co
R. S. Ellison
M. K. Blackmer
L. A. Reed
Burke H. Sinclair
N. S. Wilson
B. L. Warren
Simon Skovgard
A. 5. Mercer
R. L. May
Charles A. Welch
T. W. Olney
John Weintz
J. L. McMillan
R. B. West
Basin
H. B. Richardson
Lowell
R. P. Snell
Cowley
W. O. Gray
Worland
C. M. Cox
Cody
X. Whiting
Thermopolis
KE. F P. Ide
Powell
P. F. Mead
Portland Cement Association
Wm. Johnston
W. C. Deming
Charles F. Lamp
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Sam English
F. Perkins
F. Kershner
Constance McKinney
George Kershner
Conrad Johnson
Alvah Gould
Bobby Gingrich
Marion Johnson
Pressley H. Anderson
Reed Haley
Lauren Martin
Bill Curtis
Mrs. Williams
Geo. Kersher
Merle Skovgard
C. Boyd
Virginia Skovgard
Levy
Ray
Elmer Galloway
Olympic
Rockies
BE. G. Lewis Co
Joseph Sheep Purchasing Agency
Kentucky
Arkansas
Chamber of Commerce
Banner County
Grass Creek
Elk Basin
Lance Creek
Rock Creek
Salt Creek
Pilot Butte
Hamilton Dome
Mule Creek
P. P. Anderson
Mildred Brown
Lou Blakesley
Novelty
V. B. Larrick
A. B. Martin
T. Gebhart
Joe
HE Modern
Caravan
Mondell
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