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Capital City Fair Scenes and Parade of Local Notables
A vivid account of a county fair with the Capital City band playing Dixie, exhibits by Grace Bradford, livestock shows, Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. tents, and prize hogs. Garden produce, corn, tobacco, and peaches are described alongside horse racing, veteran crafts, pine forest history, and lively dances. Notables include Clyde Davis and Elise Phillips. The piece highlights pageantry, animals, and community events across two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Davis
Sandhill Board
Capital City
Dixie
Grace Bradford
Red Cross
Mammoth Hogs
Elise Phillips
Bodo
Jonesboro
Farm Life School
Darktown
Virginia
Pride
Hope
Kentucky
Long Leaf Forest