Illinois and Indiana state fairs face off with premium differences
The Dixon Sun notes Illinois offers higher cash premiums across classes than Indiana. It cites figures: farm products and miscellaneous categories show Illinois leading, with total awards near 25 000 dollars. Indiana dates clash with Illinois, stirring exhibitor competition and adding late contracted attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Lllinogis
State Board of Agriculture
Peoria
State of
United States
W. C. Garrard
Springfield
Retail Cloth and Fabric Auction Prices
An advertisement lists discounts on fabrics and supplies including lawn at 8 cents per yard, standard calicos at 3 cents, seersuckers at 7 1/2 cents, Fruit of Loom bleached at 7 1/2 cents, muslin at 6 cents, wall paper at 3 cents a roll, gilt paper at 9 cents, and Ball's corsets at 65 cents.
Great Linen Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across Linens
An exhaustive linen sale lists Turkey Red Table Cloths, Indian Head Muslin, men's neckties, gloves, hose, shirts, Swiss Flouncing, Summer Silks, linen damask, damask spreads, towels, napkins, linen, and china silks. Many items priced at half or deep discounts with multiple counters and price points. Call to view bargains and inspect goods.
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The
Dixon Sun
Ww.m. Kennedy
Ayer
Henry Bacon
Xenia
Ohio
J. P. Carzanett
Perry, II
Dr. M. Maxstart
Louisville
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Contien U A
Turkey
S. Cc. Austin & CO
Dixon, Illinois
Ctizens OF
Dixon
Cahill
Main Street
Agrodm
D. Appleford
Boomiing
Brubaker & Carpenter’s
Galena Street
Dixon, Ills
T. J. Miller
East Main St
Ewiairie
C.gonnerman
Main and
Galena Sts
Dixon Ill
C. Connerman
W. L. Foote
Guitar
Bamngoo
ALSO
Accordeons
Baldwin and Wright
W. le Foote
Dixon, Ilr
Dimick S Block
C.C. Godfrey
Main St. Dixon
Thomas Dolan
Opera House
Thomas Dola
City - National - Clothing - Company
Elinows
Union
Lebowich Bros
University Block
Paris
London
Champion
Rumley
Whitely
Tiger & Thomas
Eagle
Evans & Brown
D. S. Horton
vLroy
Newton & Spies
L.d.pitcher
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