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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
3
Committee lists for the Tomanche Free Fall Fair October 9 to 11 1924 with officers and numerous local Comanche county names. Details cover committees for cattle goat poultry arts and ladies events, plus rules on entries judging prizes and conduct with emphasis on educational farming aims. Spare staffing includes city county committees and parade queen.
A 1924 community exhibit outlines prizes across crops beef and dairy classes, with sections for melons oats wheat milo kaffir feterita peanuts sweet potatoes and vegetables. It covers judging rules entry deadlines open to all, and premium breakdowns including top prizes, ribbons, and special premiums for poultry displays.
Communities and nearby towns may select a sponsor to represent them in the parade to begin at 10 a m in October. The sponsor leads the community delegation and may wear any costume or drive any vehicle. Prizes are offered for best decorated farm wagon float or entertainment, entries accepted from individuals or communities.
Mrs J B Chiltom chairs a baby show with prizes for different age groups and a parade featuring students from multiple communities. The Children’s Day parade on Saturday October 11 offers prizes up to 20 dollars for first place and a 2 PM start, urging schools to submit parade participant names.
Ribbons will be awarded to the first, second and third prize winners. Categories include Rest stallion any breed, Jack, brood mare, colt under one year, Rest mule colt under one year, team work horses, team work mules, dual purpose horse and saddle horse.
Purity and healing power are the chief characteristics of Liquid Boro zone. It mends torn, cut, burned or scalded flesh with wonderful prompt ness. Price 30c, 60c and $1.20. Sold by Paris Smith Swelling caused by insect bites can be reduced by using Ballard's Snow Liniment. It counteracts the poison and relieves the irritation. Three sizes, 30c, 60c and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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