Aviator Crawford Plans Phoenix Aviation School at State Fair
Arizona aviation pioneer Crawford arrives from coast October 17 aiming to open a Phoenix aviation school at the State Fair November 15 to 18. He intends to base operations here, noting climate and grounds suitability, with no looping tricks and no more than standard fare rates. reservations urged through the Chamber of Commerce.
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Harvey Crawford
Wright Bros
Curtis
Phoenix
Crawford
Arizona
Lome
Phoenis
Rene
Wrights
Tacoma
Washington
Shoul
Teresesiuch
Bax
Glenn Curtiss
Dairy Exhibit Promises a Grand State Fair for 1916
The Arizona State Fair dairy section aims for a record year with 10,000 dairy stock shipped to the Salt River Valley in 15 months. Emphasis on high grade stock, improved facilities, and an appeal to dairy men to enter top cattle, horses, sheep, and beef cattle with special prizes and judging by University of Arizona experts.
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Bait River Valley
Wes
Arizona
Dairy Department
Deere
Imeweb
Mie Aga
Sonuiiea
Araoua
Ho H. Williams
University of Arizona
Peerless Poultry Advice Highlights Show Prep
Advice on breeding and showing poultry at county and state fairs emphasizes experience in selecting animals, early preparation starting in August, and proper feeding and training. Improvements at the State Fair Poultry Building, supervised by H. G. Powers and Carus Stannard, aim to enhance exhibits with better lighting and space. Ribbons, cash premiums, silver cups, and specialty prizes will reward top birds across American, Oriental, and Mediterranean breeds.
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Devedera
Bun
H. G. Powers
Carus Stannard
Salt River
Nansey
Powers
B.S. Quay
la Pore
Quay
Prize Porkers Parade Attracts Hog Enthusiasts In Arizona
The Swine Department at the State Fair expands space for hog exhibits from various breeds including Beit Berkshire Poland China Duroc Jersey Hampshire Chester White German American and Satsot. Lin Orme leads the department with judging for pure bred pigs under one year and a pig judging contest open to 4-H club members. top scorers win prizes. Send requests to J D Shaughnessy secretary State Fair Commission for the 1916 premium list.
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Arizona
Lin Orme
Beit & Berkshire
Poland
China
Duroc Jersey
Hiampshire
Chester-White
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
D. Shaughnessy
State Fair Commission
Woman's Department to Feature Premier Arizona Fair Arts
Female foibles headline the Woman's Department with art exhibits from far and near. Textile crafts, knitting, crochet, and fabrics promise the largest display yet. Domestic science shows will exceed former displays with a scientific score card for culinary and textile work. Opening day Rose Carnival will cap off the event with motoer cycles and automobile races.
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Arizona
Arizona State Fair to Spotlight Range Bred Sheep Prizes
The 1915 Arizona State Fair will emphasize the Rambouillet and range bred sheep with the top prize a silver trophy for a pen of ten Rambouillet rams and silver medals for other breeds. Prizes exist for ewes, lambs, and best individuals, with a new focus on encouraging exhibitors from the range sector and featuring Texas sheep specialist FJ Jones as judge. The state’s sheep industry, valued around eight to ten million dollars, supports a strong fair exhibit aimed at boosting local breeders.
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Morana
Oregon
Idaho
Wyoming
California
Arizona
Algora
J. M. Jones
Texas
Indian Exhibits to Highlight Arizona Indian Fair
State fair plans outline Indian School band dress parade and a fancy drill with about one hundred gifts. Exhibits from White River Agency and San Carlos are expected, plus samples from Navajo blanket weaving, silverwork, crops, and Supai foods. Hopi and other tribes will travel long distances, with Indians living in camps to showcase current life and dress.
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White Rivergency
San Carlos
Arizona
United States
Cataract
Trail
Seligman
Grand Canyon
Cataract Canyon
Ft. de Hance
Reams Canyon
Rai Road
Nsual Fredom
Diving Diana Crowned Queen of Water Circus
Diving Diana ad mitted by critics as the most beautifully formed woman before the public today holds the world open championship record for professional divers. She performs daring high and fancy dives and even escapes from restraints underwater, drawing crowds to Rice and Worsham's Water Circus, a novelty act in the region.
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Diana
Dinca
Grace
Rice
Worsham
Water Circus
Rice and Worshams Water Circus
United States
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Fair
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RH. Williams
University of Ari
Ledius
Luc
Ugh
Arizona Poultry Association
LE Assoumiuk
New Mexico
M. H. Williams
Woman's Department
J. B. Brown
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