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Tri-State Free Fair To Open Sept. 15Amarillo, Sept. 4—Rands by the score, each accompanied by large delegations, will be here, Sept. 15 —22, for the Tri-State Fair .Every section of the region served by the second largest exposition in Texas will be represented.It will be a free gate” fair.Interest in the 1934 fair never was more intense, according to; Mason King and Bill Beechler.j who have just completed a long tour of the Panhandle, New Mexico and Oklahoma.“I predict the greatest attendance in the fair’s history,” declared Beedhler, chairman of the association’s reception committee.“Everywhere we went there was unusual enthusiasm over the 103! greater exposition,” added King director of racing.As president of the exposition this year, Wilbur C. Hawk has arranged larger premiums and more attractions.■‘‘There ’Will be lull exhibits in every department, said Mr. Hawk. Even the worst-hit drouth counties are sending agricultural dis-playf,The livestock show probably will be the best, because famous herds hawe ’been -entered to compete for increased cash prizes Approximately $15,000 is -offered to Hereford exhibitors alone.Prizes in all departments will be equally liberal.Requests for entry blanks have come from far and Wide.Seven days of racing with entries from all of the major tracks; Tom Mix, screen star, heading the Sam B. Dill three-ring circus; a motor show offering capital prizes. a carnival company, two baseball games with the House of David tournament-winning team, a baby show, choral contests and other attractions have been arranged for entertainment of the crowds. ^ — -
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Tulia Herald
Tulia, Texas, US
Thu, Sep 06, 1934
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