State Fair to Feature Expanded Horse Show With $7157 Prizes
The Indiana State Fair will host an expanded horse show next September with $7,157 in prize money across twelve standard bred divisions and many new classes. Organizers David Wallace and Frank P. Kenney will oversee events, with Thomas W. Bell judging in Chicago, and entries close August 27.
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Chicago
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Sunday School Rally Brings 8000 Children to Wayne County Chautauqua
A Sunday School Day parade and rally on August 22 at the Richmond Chautauqua grounds aims to showcase eight thousand Sunday school children. The event includes a parade starting 9:45 am from the courthouse, a basket picnic, and a free grounds admission with numerous marching groups, banners, and a brass band.
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New Show Horse Barn at Indiana State Fair Grounds
A new show horse barn is under construction at the Indiana State Fair Grounds just east of the new coliseum. Completed in time for the upcoming State Fair, the facility features concrete foundations, brick above grade, mission brick and cement exterior, red clay tile roof, and 344 stalls in eight rows with 22 foot aisles. It includes offices, dressing rooms, wash stands, and ample space for feed storage, with electric wiring installed. During the fair it will house heavy draft, coach, and light harness horses.
Clean up weeds to curb disease and restore sunshine
The editorial urges residents to cut down weeds in streets and open lots to prevent typhoid fever and malaria. Removing brush will allow sunlight to destroy filth and germs, and now is the time to act.
Greenfield Moves Toward Dry Town Status
The Democrat reports progress in Greenfield toward prohibition. Ten downtown business rooms have dusted up and the Columbia Hotel, a premier state establishment, has closed as part of the effort.
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Beauty of Jackson park urged for county acquisition
A reader notes the value of Jackson park land bought by Capt. Jackson for 1000 dollars and later offered to the county for 1500. They urge the county to acquire and preserve it as a public park with its rolling terrain stream and hardwood trees, accessible by interurban and kept as a beauty spot.
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Dangerous ball play in town streets warned
A warning notes that youths and boys frequently play ball in cross streets and alleys. Though no serious accident has occurred yet, greater caution is urged to prevent danger.
Indiana State Fair Increases Premiums To Record 58 Thousand
Premium list shows total prizes of 55 663 dollars at the Indiana State Fair week starting September 7. Trotting and pacing leads with 21 0 ind udges. Livestock pavilion cattle dairy and beef plus horse classes receive major boosts while entries close August 27 and visitors begin September 7.
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State House
Indianapolis
Postage rule on pension vouchers delayed to November
The postage free provision for pension vouchers takes effect August 1 but operates only from November since August vouchers already in pensioners hands were sent without the required penalty envelope.
Snakes Reported in Bentonville Dry Community
Residents in Bentonville report unusually large snakes near homes in a dry area. No further details on species or exact location provided.
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