Interstate Fair showcases purebred sires and farm stock premiums
The Interstate Fair in Sion City on September 4 promotes purebred sires for cattle and other livestock. Officials note 73,000 purebred calves were slaughtered in 1920, urging use of superior sires. The event offers liberal premiums, features horse racing, auto racing, baseball, music, aviation, a midway, and attracts exhibits from around the world.
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Sion City
Sia
Sarah Gulls
Moore
Interstate Fair Auto Races Feature National Dirt Track Champions
The Interstate Fair at Sioux City opens September 8 with a wide program including circular dirt track racing. Notable drivers such as Fred Horey Johnny Rainey Louis Disbrow and SigHaughdabi are expected to compete alongside rising young racers. The event promises speed records entertainment and a full midway program with horse racing rifle aviation auto polo and more.
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Tommy Milton
Daytonna Beach
Sioux City
Fred, Horey
Johnny’ Rainey
Louis Disbrow
Sig Haughdabi
He -Entertainment
Interstate Fair Harness Race Surprises With 7450 Dollar Purses
The Sioux City Interstate Fair announces purses over 7450 dollars for a planned 100 mile horse race and other attractions including aviation auto racing vaudeville and magic. Organizer D V Moore notes historical records for long races and invites exhibitors to request premium details.
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Sioux City
D ‘V. "Moore
Moore
Interstate Fair Showcases Auto Polo Thrills
Thrills will fill the Sioux City fairgrounds as Baring auto polo players perform before the grand stand during the Interstate Fair from September 18 to 24. Two daily matches between United States and Britain teams will unfold under artificial lights, highlighting auto polo as a premier evening sport.
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Sioux City
United States
Britain
Horses Brave Under Fire in World War I Field Story
A storied account extols horses serving with U S troops in France during World War I. It recalls how horses endured shelling near Chatene-Thierry and protected soldiers as a column pressed forward. The narrative praises equine bravery and calls for greater historical space to honor their role.
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France
Joseph ER. Schadel
Epinvo
Chatene-Thierry
Publicity and crime myths in early media debate
A Minneapolis News discussion quotes Elmer disputing fears of rising crime tied to newspapers. He argues crime rates haven’t grown versus twenty years ago, but publicity amplifies public perception. He cites famous gangs like the James-Younger-Dalton era as examples of bold heists matching today’s coverage.
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University of Th
Minneapolis News
Matos
Mexico
Tonolulu
Ornce
Elmer
James Hors
Youngers
Daltons
Matilda Claims Multiple Johns In Comical Vignette
A humorous scene shows Grandmother reacting to a crowd of summer visitors including William Littlejohn Martie Pettijohn and Ted Upjohn. She jokes about telling them apart and managing the blizzard of Johnnies with a playful “little potty” nickname.
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Matilda
William Littlejohn
Martie Pettijohn
Ted Upjohn
Waman
Johnnie
Grandma
Interstate Fair Promises Education and Entertainment
The Interstate Fair runs September 18 to 24 with education and entertainment on offer. Highlights include horse and auto racing, fireworks, music, vaudeville, and a midway show. The event emphasizes breeding stock improvement and a strong educational program, inviting inquiries to Secretary Moore for premium details.
Interstate Fair to Exhibit Dairy Machinery and Appliances
The Interstate Fair at Sioux City opens September 1 featuring extensive exhibits of dairy machinery and farm equipment. Displays will include milking machines and home and farm machinery, highlighting rapid advances from past limits and the growing adoption by modern dairies.
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Sioux City
Yo Oor
Interstate Fair Offers Short Course in Modern Agriculture
The Sioux City Interstate Fair hosts a educational program September 18 to 24 to promote farming. Visitors may take a short course at an afri enshion college, with demonstrations of latest ideas to stimulate interest and profitability in farming. The fair aims to boost horse, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry farming, and supports boys and girls work. events include horse and auto racing and vaudeville before the fair closes. Send inquiries to Secretary V Moore, Sioux City, Iowa.
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Sioux City
Afrienshion College
Eaay
Distinguished guest E Ty Meredith to attend Interstate Fair event
The Hon E Ty Meredith publisher of Successful Warming and former Secretary of Agriculture will attend the Interstate Fair on Thursday September 22. A special program by the Boys and Girls Encampment plans his entertainment and he will speak at the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce banquet for the youths. Meredith originated the Pig Club concept and helped start lending programs for youth to buy livestock.
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Ty Meredith
Sioux City
Catarrh Claims and Local Remedies Advertised
A fragmented 19th century ad discusses catarrh as a local disease influenced by constitutional causes. It claims focal treatment may cure the condition and mentions doctors preferring local remedies. The text notes offering remedies and provides a distributor reference.
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Gareiy
Advertisement for a profitable large venture bid
A Boston newspaper ad promotes a favorable chance for a fast venture with a large baration. Read as a promotional notice urging quick action and promising profits to investors or buyers seeking swift gains.
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