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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
6
A note invites readers to camp on the fairgrounds with tents rented and furnished at actual cost. Write to Secretary Newman of Louisville to arrange a week long outing and secure a tent. The piece urges visitors to stay multiple days to view exhibits and potentially return next year.
The Kentucky State Fair management provides Equity Headquarters and Grange Headquarters tents for members during the week of September 13 to 18. These spaces support farm groups and promote agricultural interests at the fair.
The article urges farmers to use the free facilities provided during the fair week and to feel at home on the grounds, highlighting hospitality and practical comfort for attendees.
The Kentucky State Fair will open its seventh annual event in Louisville on September 13. Organizing a six day exhibit costs about $50,000 and involves a secretary, department heads, clerical staff, watchmen, guards, ticket sellers and laborers across a full administrative chain.
The state fair plans a large fireworks display by Pain company with a 200 foot long and 25 foot high show including The Weird White Falls and Fighting the Flames. The display features forty numbers nightly plus the Pillar of Light and monster portraits, with concerts and specialty acts each evening.
The Kentucky State Fair 1909 offers liberal premiums for Burley and Dark tobacco exhibits with special prizes from Hon. M. C. Rankin. Exhibitors may enter up to four samples per crop, plus a feature horse show with night performances and a noted arena. Subscriptions available for The Sun.
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