Racing Swords and Wings at West Michigan State Fair
Grand Rapids exposition showcases aero planes and racing automobiles from Sept. 11 to 16. Officials hint at high speed auto events with entrants like Wild Bob Burmin in the Renz car and Harroun of Indianapolis lore. Drivers tow their cars to avoid local speed limits while thrilling crowds. the Flying Squad of Chicago may contest 120 horsepower De Dietrich machines in a 100 mile event.
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Grand Rapids
West Michigan
Fair Ground
E. D. Conger
Bob Burmim
Renz
Spied
Taft
Thenla
Machite
Indianapolis
America
Flying Squad
Chicago
de Dietrich
Fair Grounds
Michigan
Aleo
West Michigan State Fair to Feature Scientific Crop Display
At Grand Repide September 11 to 15 the Department of Farm and Garden Produce announces a strong program for farmers. The Michigan Agricultural College department of economy will present a grain and fodder crop display to show old and new varieties. A large space in the agricultural building will host county exhibits to encourage fruit and crop production with liberal premiums for the feature rivalry.
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Department of Farm and Garden Produce
West Michigan
Grand Repide
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
All Michigan Seeks Rich Trophy at Grand Rapids Fair
West Michigan State Pair at Grand Rapids September 11 to 15 features draft horses with liberal premiums. The Martin draft horse trophy, a bronze statue, honors the best Michigan draft team weighing 3000 pounds or more, to be shown in a 3:30 cavalcade. Last year Voigt Milling Co. won. top team earns $20, others receive $12, $10, and $6.
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West Michigan
Grand Rapids
Martin
Michigan
Grand
Voigt Milling Co
le Cavatende
Big Fruits Awards Shine at West Michigan Fair
Michigan leads in fruit growing with Grand Rapids fair officials reserving a large horticultural exhibit space for top fruits. Premiums are generous and the West Michigan Development Bureau adds a 100 dollar prize for fruits and alfalfa from 26 counties, boosting competition.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
West Michigan Development Bureau
Western Michigan
Fast Time at the Fair at West Michigan State Fair
The West Michigan State Fair plans fast racing with at least 6000 dollars in purses. The meet runs from Monday to Friday with stellar entries from Michigan and beyond. AA Carroll, former Kent County sheriff, supervises speed events, promising fair play and clean competition.
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West Michigan
Racine
Michigan
America
AA. Carrol
Kent County
Housewives benefit from grand displays at fair exhibits
At the West Michigan State Fair in Grand Rapids September 11 to 16 Sherwood Holt oversees a Manufacturers' Hall filled with furniture clothing leather India rubber stoves musical instruments sewing machines clocks jewelry cutlery groceries soaps flavoring extracts ground spices and related goods. The displays aim to educate housewives and inspire buying ideas with ample space this year.
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Grand Rapids
Sherwood Holt
Aeroplane to Race Automobiles at Grand Rapids Fair
The West Michigan State Fair will feature a Wright Brothers passenger aeroplane at Grand Rapids September 11 to 16. The bird will be housed beside the track and will ascend and fly around the field as fans watch. A daily passenger ride will be offered to selected attendees, with one day featuring a race against a fast automobile for supremacy.
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West Michigan
Alps
Pyrennes
America
Wright Brothers
Wisful
Army Ctw
Western Michigan
E. D. Conger
Michwan
Michigen
Nd Rapids
West Michigan State Fair Grounds
Implement Field Enlarged at West Michigan State Fair
At the Grand Ruride fair grounds on September 11 016 the implement field expands to a new area formerly used by speed stables. The larger space allows more modern machinery displays and demonstrations. Most space is taken with farmers expecting greater variety of equipment than prior years.
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Grand Ruride
Mere
All the Improvements Come to New York
A Life article notes New York offers more payment options than any other U S city as part of ongoing improvements. It highlights diverse methods to access funds, signaling growth and consumer convenience in the metropolis.
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New York
United States
Big Men to Attend Exposition Guests and Leaders Expected
Following past practice the event anticipates Governor Osborn and Senator William Alden Smith among many state and national figures. With the extra congressional session and upcoming campaigns, the fair aims to provide special interest for attendees. Senator Smith supported farmers against reciprocity. Governor Osborn backs initiative referendum and recall and may attend on a day of the exposition.
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Grand Rapids
Osborn
Willam Alden Smith
Congress
Smith
Big Poultry Exhibit at West Michigan State Fair in Grand Rapids
Huntley Russell state land commissioner will preside over the poultry department at Grand Rapids from September 11 to 15 offering rich premiums. The 1930 improvements to grounds included a new carriage hall and drainage upgrades. Over 12,000 dollars in premiums, daily Wright aeroplane flights, and frequent excursions by railroad companies promise lavish entertainment and modern farm machinery displays.
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Huntley Russell
West Michigan
Grand Rapids
Michigan
ED. Conger
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