Iowa hogs lead nation as fair exhibit draws men and markets
Farmers in Iowa own over seven million hogs the largest herd in the union. The Iowa State Fair swine exhibit is regarded as world class with more breeders and buyers attending than any other fair. Des Moines August 22 to 30 offers a close study of this premier livestock showcase. Many local notices follow detailing visitors, social events, and community updates from Smithfield and surrounding towns.
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Iowa State Fair Races Highlight Prestigious Horse Contest
The Towa people emphasize races at the fair with over 275 horses named in stake events. Premiums in the speed department rise to 15250.00, aiming to attract the fastest horses nationwide. Extra seating is added to accommodate anticipated larger crowds at the State Fair races.
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Nieuport Monoplane to Highlight Iowa State Fair Flying Exhibit
Visitors to the Iowa State Fair will see a Nieuport monoplane for the first time in this region. The contract calls for two daily flights of the Nieuport, Curtis, and Wright biplanes. The display promises the finest flying machine exhibition ever presented in the state.
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National Draft Horse Futurities Located in Iowa
The National Draft Horse Breeders Futurities will be held at the Iowa State Fair for the next three years, highlighting Iowa as a premier horse breeding state. The event underscores gains in breeding quality and the world class stock judging at the fair, with $4,000 in futurity funds plus $13,541 in horse department premiums.
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Iowa State Fair
Iowa Boys Encampment at the State Fair
The Iowa State Fair will feature an encampment of 100 farm boys selected through the education department, with all expenses paid to attend the fair. Competition for places has been spirited among Iowa’s farm youth, highlighting the event as a premier educational moment in farm life.
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Local Notes Highlight Mr Dwyer Visitor and Summer Visits
West Union resident J W Dwyer visited on business Tuesday. Mrs Ed Butler welcomed sister Mrs Atta Strawn and her young son arriving July 4 from Los Angeles. Elmer Cousins and family stopped at the Standoff home near Hawkeye. Al Borland and wife returned to Waterloo after visiting the Geo Fay home. Ted Butler family spent Sunday with Mra Mose Lang near Lima. Jesse Wooldridge and family visited his parents in Oelwein. Mrs Salisbury hosted relatives. Gene Palmer and wife, formerly of Spring Valley now in Oelwein, become parents of twin daughters born Monday July 16.
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Rayette to Have Another Veterinary
Dr. D. C. Sperry returned Saturday from Des Moines after the State Veterinary Board exam and rented the Edmunds barn behind Fox Furniture. He is fixing the southeast corner as an office and plans to install a farmers' phone, with the rest of the barn to be used as a hospital and he can be reached at Walker drug store.
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U. A. D Cough and Lung Remedy Claim
An advertisement urges readers to stock U A D Cough and Lung Remedy to ward off severe colds flu or pneumonia. It promotes 25¢ and 50¢ sizes and instructs asking a druggist for the product as a life saving measure.
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