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Peoria Fair notes and agricultural exhibits
The Peoria State Fair drew large crowds despite mixed weather. Details include 90,000 attendees on Thursday, notable stock shows with Durhams and Devons, upcoming trials for the Chief horse, and extensive displays in agriculture, fruit, vegetables, and the Ladies' Department. A reporter praises exhibitors like Capron and Goodrich while noting crowding challenges and strong ticket receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
W. W. Baker
Mair
Peoria County Agricultural Society
Minois
Dunlap
Morgan Co
Jacobs
Sangamon
Us. Capron
Meileury Co
Capron
Northern
Illngis
West
Biuackwawick Cnixr
Central
Illnois
Freeport
Manny
Syracuse
Randall
T. A. Galt & Co
Sterling
Goodrich
Aurora
Amasa Curtis
J. B. Chadwick & Co
St. Louis
Vaughn
Naperville
Schooler
Hennepin
Stephenson County
Taylor
Taylor & Wise
8. A. Earl
Stoner
Miller & Stoner
Robert Jones
Cedarville