Farmtown banter duels horse racing with pumpkin shows
A local column argues against dropping the horse race meet in Flora, praising racing’s excitement and wagers while deriding pumpkin shows for dull crowds. It recalls Shell games and button wagering, notes ministers and missionaries funding, and ends with a child quoting a Sunday lesson after a door slam incident.
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