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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1925

Page

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Polk County Fair Showcases Livestock and Exhibits

Polk County’s three day fair drew nearly five thousand daily attendees as 4H clubs and farm families presented hog and calf shows, dairy calves, stock judging, and a popular style show. The Fairview church dining hall served meals, and the event highlighted county girls sewing units and farm bureau activities. A Boston Herald clipping notes a Locke family reunion in Rye New Hampshire with 12000 potential members. Special this week Steeple Variety Store offers 49c history paper ream with school orders.

Fairview Church Farm Bureau Expeign Department Loyal ‘Knorr Raymond McCarthy Harold Adams Homer Mouden Hefferly Oen Nebraska Stromsburg Ansel Fredrickson Ivan Sundberg Harold Johnson Josiah Locke Boston Herald Rye N .H Locke Family Association Locker Association John Locke N. H Locke United States Maine California Steeple

Prize Winners at the County Fair Horses and Cattle

A long list of prizes awarded in Class A horses and mules and livestock at the county fair. Winners include John Heins, D H Mace, Ben Fineey, A P Anderson Filley, Williamson, Hans Williamson, C L Hall, and many others for Percheron Belgian Shire Clydesdale mares foals and cattle showing champions and grand champions across A level breeds along with classes in Domestic Art and Women’s Extension Work.

A. P. Anderson Williamson Hans Williamson Get Earl Watts C. L. Hall Claud Timm

Better Than Ever Fair Managers Break Records

The Polk County Fair 1925 delivers the biggest, best, and most profitable show yet with ideal weather and record exhibitor turnout. Winners include Mrs. Irland and Mrs. Richards in clothing divisions, plus numerous 1st and 2nd place awards across crafts, poultry, and cooking contests. Attendance and ticket sales exceeded expectations as dealers thrived and crowds filled tents and booths all three days.

Polk County Concessonaires Rystrom Company Stromsburg Dodge Bros Dodge Carson Auto Co Buick Chevrolet Einer Swanson Roy Hartson Shelby

Free Attractions Liven County Fair Races

The county fair offered high class races and midways attractions with comedy stunts, wild west riding, and exhibitions that drew big crowds. Notable features included the world's largest man Paxton and the largest steer Jumbo, showcased on Midway along with extensive pie and jelly competitions and local exhibitors in Ravenna and neighboring towns.

H. C. Beebe Vic Newcomer George L. Carson Midway J. E. Paxton Sargent Custer County Nebr

Record delays issue and promises next week premium list

The Record apologizes for lateness due to machinery breakdown and missed mail. It aimed to publish Friday afternoon with fair coverage but was delayed. A complete list of premium awards was unavailable and the poultry list will be published next week.

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Polk County Fair A.K. Hefferly Boys and Girls Club Department College of Agri Poland China Willie Burritt Carl Burritt Chester Adams Willie Burritt Duroc Raymond Wagner Arthur Morrill, Jr Arthur Mor Rill, Jr Arthur Morrill Jr Pfarce Litter Myron Jones Guernsey Lloyd Fellows Clifford Carlson Vernon Fellows Homer Mouten Ford Mouden Richard McCarthy Ralph Allison Angus Calf Raymond McCar Co. Fair W. L. Obrist John Heins D. H. Mace Ben Fineey Jack John Hein Span of Geo Mace Geo. Mace Irland Asa Smth Walter Moryss Frank Hultgren Angus Raymond Mc Carthy Ed Wagner Com. Club Bert Sherwood Clark Bert Sherwood Cow Bert Sher Heffer Heifer Ed Wag Wagner Alvin Merrick Duroc Jersey Chester White Hampshire Jersey F E. Merrick & Sons Merrick & Sons E. J. Brown & Son Brown & Son Arthur Morrill Arthur Merrill Arthur Merrill. Aged Herd, 1St. Brown & Son, 2d. Merrick & Sons Young Herd Ray Wag Brown & Sor Harvey Johnston Philip Johnson Vey Johnston cGy Chinas Fred Smith D. A. Benson Henry Johnson Edith M. Cone York T. W. Dettamore C. F. Moore W. J Pretamore Coat R. W. Rystrom T. W. Delamore F. E. Merrick C. A. Olson Herrmann Edna Ross W. J. Herrmann Lewis Herrmann Ada Lundstrom T. W. Detamore Laverne Rystrom Aug. Ander G. W. Boss W. O. Mickey Sophia Kresha R. W. Rys Trom Della Hanshew G. A. Flippin Bernice Anderson T.W. Delamore J. A. Hoffmaster Chas. Deland C. F.moore Edgar Wisley Alinda Fernanda E. John Anderson John Anderson Oscar Bodin Emma Swanson Aug Rystrom Quilt Ruth Miller Burlaprug Wm. Henshew Bradedrug Wm. Henshew Shew Wm Henshew Henshew D. W. Gish Gus Samuel Gus Samuelson Madge Moore Nell Pheasant Mills Bowl Theo Larson Alinda Fornandez Evelyn Scholz Rosella Brauer Salt and Pepper Theo. Larson Flippin Larson Alinda Fornanther Sophia Kreaha Alinda Fornanda Sophia Kreshka Alinda Fernandez Ruth Bond Mrs. Larson Alinda Fornander Nadine Stowe Mrs. Flippin Ros Ella Brauer Waunetta Schlessinger Buppit BE. John Anderson Alinda Fernander Warnetta Schlessinger Flowers Hoffmaster G.W Landscape Ethel Snyder Albert Zang Aug Anderson Tray Mippin Marine Aquarium Emil Zimmerman Waunetta Schlesinger Asters Casmas Jos. Peterson Nasturtiums W. G. Herr Mang Snap Dragons Gladion Raymond Rystrom Lilly of the Valley Aug. Anderson Baby Breath W. O Mickey Straw Flowers Mickey Lulu Burns Marigold Cut Flowers Coxcomb Mark Timm Lulu Miss Anna. Foss Sultana Lena Scholz Poinsetta Palm Cactus Selma Anderson Begonia Silver Creek George Irland L. J. Richards Bloomers Childs Hat H. C. Duncan Child’s Fred Merrick Alpha Johnston Mrs. Richards T. W Delamore Deland Nellie Tschautze Jos Peter R. Rystrom A.J. Zang J.e.peterson Lewis Herrmans Zang F. E. Merrick Scarf Irene Hahn Margaret Huston Teddy Lillian Brown S.H.S. Aggie Pig Club Cornhusker Pig Club Roland Fredrickson Harlan Johnson Pleasant Prairie Calf Club Homer iMouden Creokis Johnson Keith Kinberg Corn Club Golden Glow Go-Getters Sewing Club Mary Burke Florence Johnson Golden Red Club Adeline Fredrickson Pearl Fredrickson SEW” Sewing Club Hazel Nelson Hazel Stevens Nimble Fingers Doris Hanson Gertrude Mathe Branting & Sons Cummings & Miller Osceola Victor Anderson Wll Lillian Sjogren Martha Pier Cooking Club Alice and Ellen Myers Polk Clever Needle Workers Cooking Club Kitchen & Dairy A. A. Beatty Raisin Biscuits A. J. Zang J.A. Hoffmaster L J Richards Peterson Chas. Colberg Ada Lunatrom Parker House Rolls J. Hoffmaster White Bread Graham Bread A. J Zang Aug Carlson L. Herrmann Graham Gems L. J. Rich Ards Angelfood Joe Peterson Sponge Fruit W. G. Herrmann J. A. Hoffmas Victor Pe Terson Howard Adams Chas Colorado G. J. Yonta Ravenna Erson Oscar Bodine E. S. Henshew Aug. F. Carlson Vic Peterson Lilian Brown Mrs. Lewis Mann W.O. Mickey E. A. Schnasse Schnasse A. J. Herrmann W. G. . Herrmann E. C. Mouden A. J.hermann Les. Peterson Ray Rystrem Cherry Preserve A. J. Herr
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