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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
1
Corydon Democrat releases premium list for the 1919 Harrison County Fair detailing how to obtain a share of the $5000 in awards. The full list will be published in both Corydon newspapers so every reader can obtain copies.
The Harrison County Agricultural Society announces the completion of a 112 page Premium List, 1800 copies distributed to fair officers, with 824 items published in both Corydon Democrat and Corydon Republican. The August 25 1919 fair aims to attract exhibitors and readers, noting about $5000 in cash premiums and extensive listings of prizes and photograph entries.
The page lists prizes for fruits vegetables and baked goods with prices and rules for entry. It also covers dairy and livestock classes including mules horses and jacks with prize amounts and class descriptions. It notes sanitary drinking fountains at Corydon Fair and mentions a pay station at the Treasurer’s office.
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