Union County Fair Premium List Highlights Local Attractions
Major attractions include The Great Majestic Amusement Company shows and horse races all week, with special appearance by Cole L. Blease on October 21. The State Department of Agriculture corn contests reward ten ears and three stalks, plus multiple divisions across counties with prizes from $1 to $5 and various farm and animal exhibits. Contests cover oats, cowpea vines, soybeans, Irish and sweet potatoes, hay, cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and canning clubs with extensive premiums and trophies.
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Cole L. Blease
Union County
Mr. Blease
Marshville
Mont Proline
Bicketts Gubernatorial Bid Draws Western NC Crowd
Thomas Walter Bickett, Union county man and Democrat, spoke to a packed Buncombe crowd on his candidacy for North Carolina governor. The large turnout included men, women, and business people impressed by his calm, fact-driven address and notable eloquence. Western North Carolina showed strong support for the candidate as the crowd lingered after the speech.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Union County
Thomas Walter Bickett
Buncombe
Court House
Ovation Greets Bickett Upon Entrance to Speech
The crowd welcomed Bickett with a second ovation as he appeared, cheers and waving hats and handkerchiefs continued for five minutes before he spoke. He delivered a two hour ten minute address with steady attention and no disturbance.
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Bickett
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Claims Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle laxative to clear the system and remove impurities. It links accumulated waste to blood poisoning and skin issues and promises a morning full bowel movement for 25 cents at the druggist.
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Dr. King
Improve Complexion With Chamberlain's Tablets Diet and Exercise
Advice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets paired with vegetables and cereals and daily outdoor exercise to brighten the complexion within months. Accessible widely. Then a whimsical question about a family tree with a ghost roosting on a branch as a shade tree.
Parisian Sage Offered With Money-Back Promise
English Drug Co invites a three days trial of Parisian Sage for hair loss and scalp improvement. If ineffective, money is refunded. Hundreds report results including restoration of hair and healthier scalp. suitable for baldness, dandruff, or dull hair. Large bottle sold at drug or toilet counters.
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English Drug Co
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Great Majestic Amusement Company
Aventine
B. Covington
T. J. Betts
State Department of Agriculture
Waion and
Wilkes
Virginia
Marsh-Lee Co
McBride & Hallinan
Hest
M. Little
SR. Rivens
Union Drag Co
E. C. Griffin
CL. Bowman
Marshville Telephone Co
Harrell
United Cash Store
Southern Ruralist
McBride & Hallman
Griffin Simpson
T. L. Austin
A.l.marsh
Ruralist
J. C. Austin
H.C. Marsh
Rans
Berkshires
Carolina Furniture Co
M. Marsh & Bro
Jackson Square
Poland
T. P. Dillon
Griffin Drug Co
White House
E. Barrett
Duroe Jersey
H. ©. Ashcraft
Harrell Bros
C. V. Penegar
M. O. Bowman
M. W. Mi
M.o.bowman
Country Gentleman
C. L. Bowman
arsh-Bowman Co
Arshville Furniture Co
WOM
US Department
Carolina Furniture
J. C. Dean
Southren Ruralist
Soutern Ruralist
Dr. der Kime
Perkins
Souther Ruralist
Southern Ruralis
Mre M. Marsty
Exhill
Thion Drag Co
Phifer
Nion Drag Co
Mirror
Ashcraft
Rownan
Union Drug Co
Weghorn Cockerel
T. F. Haney
J. M
Plymouth Rocks
S. C
Hamburg
M. A. Phifer
BE. W. Strawn
Heaven
United States
The
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Federal Reserve System
Wall Street
Vance
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