Wright Bros Biplane Exhibits Slated for Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Board of Agriculture selects the Wright brothers biplanes for daily forenoon and afternoon flights at the 1911 State Fair. First show Friday Sept 29 at 10 am. final event on automobile day with Wild Bob Burman and Ray Harram racing. Flights aim to break altitude and time records amid soaring hopes and prior avian disappointments.
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Illinois State Board of Agricultture
Wrght ‘Bros
Jacob Goodall
Wild Bob" Burman
Ray Harram
Indianapois
Tuore
Wright
Secrts
Dickinson
Wrights
Amh Hosses Iitres
Hoxsey
Ilinois
St Louis
Anthony
Los Angeles
Hoxsey Bat
Lim Miles
Fiat
Greatest Fair on Earth Mirrors State Exhibits in 1911
The article compares the Illinois State Fair at Springfield with other state fairs noting 1911 receipts and premiums, attendance figures, and the world’s lead in rural fair commerce. It highlights Illinois attendance, Minnesota and Wisconsin comparisons, and lists premiums totaling over 80 thousand dollars with significant regional exhibitor activity.
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Imbue
Des Moines
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Olumbus
St Paul Minn
Louisville
Minnesota
Farr
Hammine
S' Bay
Minneapolis
Illinois
Iowa
York
Kentucky
Hillnots
Spain
Egdels Jatar Iene
Hiltole
State Reports Many Horses and Rising Values in Illinois
Illinois lead all domestic animals in value with 1,405,408 horses and colts valued at $163,062,000, up 18 percent since 1900. Hogs, sheep, and swine show substantial values and gains, while cattle trails behind in total value according to U.S. census figures released to the state board of agriculture.
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Sarah
Sears
Lucy Carter
United States Census Bureau
Iiunols
Ilinolg State Board of Agriculture
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Taft Administration Attracts Legal Era Labels
The Taft administration is hailed as launching a legal era with strong support from lawyers. Observers praise its investigative momentum and governance, noting high professional compliments and broad endorsement of the President’s work.
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