Interstate Fair at Beach Promises Best Ever in State
The Interstate Fair of 1911 at Beach North Dakota is set to be a standout event with heavy publicity, a Curtiss air ship appearance by Lucky Bob, and strong prize offerings from local merchants. Prizes include flour from Russell Miller Milling Co and large cash rewards for superior crops. The three day program runs Sept 26 27 28 29 with extensive exhibits, races, and farm machinery on display drawing attention from farmers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Harkine
Seary
Beach
North Dakota
Curtiss Exhibition Co
New York City
R. C. St. Henry
Lucky Bob
Curtiss Air
The
Elks
Russell-Miller Milling Co
FL J. Essene
E. Lloyd
E. Lytle
J. R. Smith Elevator Co
Golden Valley Independent Elevator Co
Golden Valley Farmers Co-op. Co
Montana
Golden West Investment Company
GC. D. Harlow
Interstate Fair Campaign for Beach North Dakota 1911
A booster piece invites readers to the Interstate Fair in Beach North Dakota September 26 to 29 1911. It extols Beach as a growing empire of grain farming on the Northern Pacific main line and highlights local infrastructure including a new brick depot school and banks. It portrays Beach as a booming flax and grain market with vast future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Beach
Golden Valley
Northern Pacific
Saturday Evening Post
Colliers Weekly
Northern Pacific Railway
North Dakota
Montana
United States
Mrs L E Austin Wins The Jingle Ads Contest
Mrs L E Austin wins the Jingle Ads prize of five dollars for correctly naming the Shakespearean line from Macbeth used in the contest. The line “In thunder, lightning, wind, or in rain” was printed as the chant of the three witches from Morris and Mathison’s adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Austin
Mra. L. E. Austin
Morris & Mathison
Shakespear
Macbeth
Farmers Elevator Co merged with Golden Valley Co Operative
The Farmers Elevator Co and Golden Valley Farmers Co-Operative Co have closed a deal and the new company now operates the elevator and business. Stock on the bushel plan is available at the elevator office for purchase and settlement. Secure a share to receive profits from grain handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator Co
Golden Valley Farmers Co-Operative Co
Lucky Bob to Fly Curtiss Flights at Interstate Fair
Report of KR C St Henry filing bankruptcy prompted rumors he would miss Beach dates. Interstate Fair manager Harlow confirms assignment of St Henry to fulfill Curtiss airship flights at Beach event from Sept 26 to 29. Lucky Bob will fill contracts where signed as aviator. Beachey mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. C. St. Henry
Lucky Bob
Fargo
Beach
Harlow
Curties Company
Thomas
C. D. Harlow
Interstate Fair
Beach, N. Dak
R. C. St. Henry
Messrs
Beachey
Urgent request for samples from Golden Valley farmers
A 1911 letter from L J Bricker, Northern Pacific general immigration agent, to John M Baer notes urgent need for flax wheat and other grain samples. Bricker describes a major exhibit push with 2500 square feet at Madison Square Garden and travels to fairs nationwide, stating plans to display well packed material in St Paul and coordinate decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Baer
L. J. Bricker
Northern Pacific Railway
Golden Valley
St. Paul
Minn
Sec
Golden Valley Commercial Club
Beach
N. Dak
North Dakota
Chicago
Pittsburg
Northern Pacific
Madison Square Garden
New York
Neb
Columbus
Cinati
Indianapolis
Ind
Peoria
Ill
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Hank
LAX
Em Beach
Jos. W. Weisgram
Alpha Country
City
Golden Valley State Bank
J. R. Waters
Commercial Club
Sare
Piesik Land & Loan Co
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