Old Settlers Celebration Schedule Highlights
Program shows three days of events with music by the All County Band and various addresses by P A Martin Jno C Kay R F Arnold and Jack Glasgow. Includes riding tournaments baseball game aeroplane flights and a large barbecue dinner with evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Young County
Graham
Young
Banner Counties
Texas
C. W. Johnson
Organization of Old Settlers’ Association
Lestere Miller
P. A. Martin
Old Settlers’ Meeting
Jno. C. Kay
Old Settlers
J. W. Akin
Dexter cattle and Bevo ponies to display at 1916 State Fair
President R E L Knight announces that August A Busch will showcase a premier herd of Dexter cattle the first trueDexters shown in the South along with a world famous stable of Revo ponies at the Dallas State Fair October 14 to 29 1916. The exhibit marks a major addition to the fair with a new barn reserved for Busch livestock and expanded livestock divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. L. Knight
Texas
August A. Busch
St. Louis
Busch
South
W. H. Stratton
The
Fair Association
Usch
Stratton
Premiums at 1916 State Fair Dairy Cattle Exhibit
Dallas dairy chief F. F. Sliney announces unusually valuable premiums for the Dairy Cattle exhibits at the 1916 State Fair of Texas. Dairy Demonstration tests, supervised by a USDA member, will use a scientific point system to ensure fair competition and establish each animal’s profit value. The event runs 12 days from October 14 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
F. F. Sliney
Dallas
Sliney
United States Department of Agriculture
State Fair of Texas to Feature Wide Range of Farm Tractors and Automobiles
The 1916 State Fair of Texas in Dallas opens October 14 with a vast display of farm implements vehicles and machinery from top manufacturers. The exhibit will include numerous tractors in active operation under farm-like conditions and a large auto show featuring standard makes and commercial trucks for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
W. H. Stratton
The
Fair Association
Stratton
Dusi
New Livestock Barns at State Fair of Texas
State Fair of Texas in Dallas unveils several new modern barns designed to harmonize with permanent structures. Secretary W H Stratton says the improved facilities will enhance exhibitor experience and likely boost entries across agricultural and livestock divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Fair Association
W. H. Stratton
The
Fair Park
Stratton
Poultry Show Plans Grow for Texas State Fair 1916
The State Fair of Texas will boost premiums for poultry exhibits as a new pigeon division is created and a dedicated building rises for the class. Ducks gain a larger exhibit space and a duck pond is under construction, with expanded room in the pealing division for all standard and utility breeds. Entry deadlines loom as fanciers are urged to submit entries promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stratton
The
Fair Association
Texas
South
Poultry Department
Poultr
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. Johnson
A. J. Wheat
R. F. Arnold
Jack Glasgow
Young County Old Settlers’ Association
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