Boys State Fair school promotes democracy and camaraderie
Francis G. Blair asserts the Boys State Fair school at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield from August 15 to 23 fosters democracy and cross county understanding among boys. The tenth annual session selects 300 boys by merit tests, housed at the fairgrounds under Adjt Gen Frank S Dickson, with S Booth as principal and instructors from the University of Illinois and Centralia.
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A W. Nolan
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State fair premiums total near twelve thousand dollars
The article notes about 12 000 will be given as premiums at the annual state fair in Springfield on August 15 with divisions for cattle swine poultry farm products horticulture floriculture relics and more. It mentions a total of 124 998 dollars and a WWI relics collection with a prize range from fifty to ten dollars for the best display.
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Livestock Notes Urge Potatoes as Hog Feed and Lamb Care
Horses and mules will be used on farms for years. Nine bushels of cooked potatoes equal two bushels of corn for hog feed. When lambs arrive quickly, ewes must be watched day and night to prevent losses.
Agricultural Limestone For Sale By Illinois Limestone Co
Excellent quality agricultural limestone offered for sale with home industry support. Customers may arrange delivery by telephone and shipments can be held if weather or business delays occur by calling the plant at Union. Short freight haul ensures clear delivery timing.
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