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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
3
A Anderson 45 awarded 1st premium for cross stitch bed spread by Lillian Moore. Linen or Cotton Embroidery Centerpiece 1st premium to Mrs F and L Milton. 2nd premium to Mrs 3 A Patterson. Apron 1st premium to Mrs Gale iinchner and G Grant.
A long list of premium awards in a textile exhibit features numerous individuals led by Mrs Emmet Hill and Mrs Gale Buchner. Prizes cover linens, doilies, pillow cases, dresses, and accessories awarded to Eva Buchner, Lillian Moore, Addie Woodard, Mrs. J. E. Thompson and many more, with first and second premiums across items.
A scanned list details numerous premium items in a local fair, naming exhibitors such as Mrs. H Glaser, Beulah Klatz, Malinda Glahn, and Mrs. Emmet Hill. Items include pillow shams, drawn work pieces, fancy aprons, dress caps, burlap pillow tops, and tatting specialties with first and second premiums noted. The page cites numerous names and monetary-looking figures beside each entry, indicating award levels and exhibitors.
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