Wright Brothers to Fly at Illinois State Fair 1911
The Illinois State Board of Agriculture selects Wright Brothers biplanes for the State Fair 1911 tours. Flights start September 29 at 10 AM with forenoon and afternoon sessions daily except Sunday. Wild Bob Burman and Ray Harram headline the 600 mile race event as the fair seeks altitude and duration records.
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Illinois State Board of Agricultture
Wrght ‘Bros
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Wild Bob" Burman
Ray Harram
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Secrts
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Wrights
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Hoxsey
Ilinois
St Louis
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Los Angeles
Illinois State Fair Leads World in Attendance and Premiums
Illinois continues to top world fairs in attendance and total cash premiums. The 1910 Illinois State Fair at Springfield reports state receipts near 33 thousand with premiums around 18 thousand, outpacing Minnesota Iowa and Kentucky and highlighting rural turnout and large exhibitor participation.
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State Reports Illinois Horse Population Grows
United States census figures show Illinois has 1,405,408 horses and colts with a value of 163,062,000 dollars, an 18 percent rise since 1900. Horses exceed cattle in value among domestic animals, while sheep, lambs, swine, and other stock are listed with combined totals and gains.
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Lucy Carter
United States Census Bureau
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Ilinolg State Board of Agriculture
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Taft Administration Highlighted as a Legal Era
Fragmented text praises President Taft and the Taft administration as a notable legal era. It notes appreciation from governors and calls the era a high professional compliment, mentioning investigation spirit and responsibilities of the presidency.
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