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Newspaper
The Kadoka Press
Location
Kadoka, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
Notice notes space limits prevented publishing the full Stanley County Fair premium list for Kadoka dated September 22 23 24. The remainder will appear this week with details on premiums and classifications.
The notice outlines the Children’s Department exhibitions supervised by Mrs. Kate Osburn with awards for best seeds and grains, maps, drawings, watercolors, jellies, dolls, aprons, pillow covers, patching, and various school works. Prizes cap notable entries by pupils under 14 across districts.
A list of awards and prizes announced by the Kadoka county fair committee. Cash prizes range from one to five dollars for best produce items including bread, butter, potatoes, corn, melons, vegetables, cakes, and livestock displays. Several judges and sponsors are named, with Chamberlain flour and other brands featured.
The Kadoka Reporter outlines premiums for best pimoth rock rooster trade and best watermelon display with prizes from FP Reiinger A G Skrove and Coye Dithmer. Exhibitors must apply four days before opening, space arranged by exhibitor, and district displays open to Stanley County with a $3 prize split among four districts.
Jack Hughes serves as superintendent for the event featuring best displays of vehicles, farm implements, and garden tools. Diplomas awarded for top exhibits and outstanding displays.
A three day racing program lists events from September 22 to 24 with quarter mile, half mile, and mile dashes, relays, handkerchief and ropeing contests, mule and cow pony races, and other performances. Prizes range from 5 to 30 dollars and attractions feature George Brown and W. Stevens as organizers and attractions.
The article outlines the Stanley County Fair Association in Kadoka South Dakota. It defines name purpose location term duration directors stock and detailed rules for fair operations premiums admission and liability with sections on committees judges passes and refunds.
Amusements listed with O. E. Start A. G. Skreve Mark Engeren and E. C. Griffith. Advertising includes Otto C. Sharon A. C. Zemanek A. E. Moore J. H. Pryberger. Concessions and grounds feature J. A. Jones Pred Kelling. Concessions Candy machine Knife and whip rack Shooting gallery All others special Cane racks.
Sunday and Monday visits noted for Mrs. F. E. Dickey and Mrs. A. Rawson. Ladies' Aid to meet at the church Wednesday at two. Belvidere reports R. T. Berry's horse fell and crushed his ankle. J. E. A. Chambers and wife plan a trip to Sheep Mountain and western Nebraska. Local riders A. F. Fisher and sister enter relay events at the fair. Darrel Uelrick traps wolves. Wolf and coyote bounties noted. Porch family return from Missouri. mother improving. Albert Gimmer and sister Alice visit, with arrival of Sim Reber’s threshing scene described and grain moving into bins.
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