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Jones County Fair Years Highlight Fat Steer Shows and Attendance
The Jones County Fair at Monticello drew crowds exceeding 20 000 with 1946 47 48 era steer shows growing in scope. Fat Steer contests evolved into major events attracting producers from across Iowa and beyond with prize money rising to 1000 and more.
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Grant
Johnny Mize
John Schmitz
Don Kolloway
Ed Pellegrini
Tom Ferrick
Blue Jackets
Milwaukee Railway
Jones County
Iowa
Bill Jarrett
Monticello
Chicago Daily Drovers Journal
H. M
Stead” Carpenter, Jr
Floral Hall
Ray Kurt
Cascade
Chicago
Clark’s
Country Club
The
Fair Association
Poultry Building
Angus
Fred
George Schmidt
Delmar
Herman Helgens
Jeanette Davis
Arthur Godfrey
Fat Steer
Pecos County
Tex
Kremmerley
Colo
Boys Town
Neb
John C. Neibohr
Dysart
Hereford
Gus Tietgen
Camanche
Louis Ruess and Sons of
West Liberty
Poland
China
Nebraska
William J. Weir
Gladbrook
Ill