State Fair Board Presents Double Feature Grandstand Program
South Dakota State Fair announces a six day grandstand lineup Sept 2 to 7 featuring Eric Young and Barnes-Carruthers joining forces for an elaborate outdoor show. Soaring High revue will headline with Everett Johnson’s Madison Square Band providing musical sets and The Master Singers performing throughout the week alongside sensational acts like The Vernon Dancers and Nuitto Troupe.
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Barnes- Carruthers
South Dakota State Fair Board
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America
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Barnes-Carruthers Association
Everett Johnson
Madison Square
Master Singers
Horace Heidt
Vernon
China
Gaulier
State To Sell 99 Confiscated Guns
Ninety nine shotguns and rifles of various gauges will be sold to the highest bidders on September 4 at the State Fair grounds in Huron. The firearms were confiscated by game wardens from violators during the past year. Col. O R Bailey of Alexandria will cry the sale and aim to live up to his pace. Director J W Cluett said buyers may obtain a catalogue by writing to the game department in Pierre.
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Game and Fish Department
Huron
O. R. Bailey
Alexandria
J. W. Cluett
Pierre
Gautier and troupe dazzle with equestrian and gym act
Arsene Gautier showcases trained dogs riders and stunts including tightrope pony work and backward somersaults. The Seven Faludys perform high pyramid blindfolded, while the Poorless Campbells and Monroe Brothers entertain with trampoline and comic bits.
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Arsene Gautier
Gautier
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Poorless Campbells
Joe
Roland Campbell
Mone
Monroe Brothers
State College Prominent at 1940 South Dakota Fair
South Dakota State College at Brookings will have a major role in the 1940 State Fair with headquarters in the college wing of the agricultural building. Exhibits include entomology grasshopper eradication and garden insect centers, agronomy on pure sorghum seed, Soil Conservation Service erosion displays, poultry production of quality eggs, and animal husbandry using a pure bred sire.
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State College
South Dakota
South Dakota State College
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Soil Conservation Service
Poultry
All Native Fish On Display At South Dakota State Fair
Live specimens of game fish native to South Dakota waters will be exhibited in Fisheries Building aquariums at the State Fair in Huron from September 1 to 7. Game Director J. W. Cluett notes a waterfowl collection in the circular pool, native animals, exotic species in the menagerie, and non game fish in the outdoor pool. The department will also demonstrate trapping methods and proper care of raw furs for farm youths to boost profits.
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South Dakota
Huron
J. W. Cluett
Remodeled Farm Kitchen Display In College Exhibits
The economics department leads a remodeling display for a farm kitchen while the agricultural division outlines student activities at the college. Horticulture highlights include apples of South Dakota with exhibits across 4H, home extension, women's, and extension departments plus dairy and agricultural buildings.
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South Dakota
State Fair Traffic Attracts Agricultural Exhibits In Huron
Exhibits from State College will be trucked into Huron and include livestock entries in horse, cattle, and hog barns. They arrive Thursday August 29 and stay through State Fair Week, September 2 to 7. Urban areas show more women than men while rural districts favor men.
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Huron
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