Great 1919 Machinery and Auto Show Promises War Era Exposition
The seventy acres fair promotes machinery, tractors, autos, and trucks with demonstrations of new 1919 models. Food saving and war time cookery demos highlight kitchen and pantry work. A Government War Exhibit from Army and Navy at Washington will display vast fighting gear and battlefield trophies. Dairy, mining, highways, school, college, and mercantile exhibits, plus farm contests for youth, fill the program.
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Army
Navy Departments
Washington
France
Iowa State Fair Showcases Silo Building Campaign
Readable fragments describe the Iowa State Fair as best suited to illustrate silo construction from foundation to roof peak. The copy claims the fair offers abundant, exact information on silo fabrication and related topics. Dates mentioned include August 93-90, with garbled text throughout.
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Iowa
Owa State Fair Show Promises Tractor Demonstrations
The Iowa State Fair machinery exhibit highlights farm implements and labor saving tractors as farmers face labor shortages due to wartime conditions. Officials expect more tractors on display and wide demonstrations to help land operators boost production using machine power. A large field near the fair will host live demonstrations of various machines.
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Towa
Middle West
Auto Polo at State Fair by Hankinson to Open Daily
Hankinson's Auto Polo, the American made sport, will be staged every afternoon and evening at the Iowa State Fair. Inventor Hankinson, from Kansas City, has showcased the game in Japan, China, and the Philippines, thrilling millions with nerve, speed, and keen judgment. The performances will feature under electric lights.
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Hankinson
Iowa State Fair Management
Kansas Ciy
United States
Japan
China
Philippines
Beef cattle at Iowa State Fair promise record stock show
The Iowa State Fair beef cattle exhibit is shaping up as extraordinary with high demand for purebred cattle and record prices. Breeders report strong entries, early stall reservations, and expectations of a top quality display reflecting prosperous market conditions nationwide.
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Cay
Iowa
Coal pointers at the Iowa state fair exhibit
The Hawks eye state will showcase coal and mining at the Iowa state fair. The national fuel administrator urges use of home grown coal this year. Experts will explain different coal kinds and storage at the exhibit, emphasizing local supply and efficiency.
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Iowa
Missouri
Hawkeye
Mines and Mining Department
Tim
U. Ba
Salnabig
Local Notices and Social Roundup from Emmet County
A patchwork of names and visits appears from Emmet County. Families and friends such as Walter Beelye, Mrs. Hannah Waddell, Effie Silcox, Mary Brix, Rose Rhinebolt, and many others are noted visiting relatives or traveling to camps and cities like Denver and New York. Also included are threshing updates and a formal notice of proof of will and divorce proceedings involving Hallie Estella Smith and Hallie Monroe Smith.
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Walter ‘Beelye
Grandpa Seelyes
Miss Larson
Johnson
Effie Silcox
Wroyd Harkness
Dunnell
Brix
Miss Miller
Estherville
J. D. Weir
Richard Weir
Frank Bail
Richard
Denver
Colorado
Frank
New York
Hannah’ Waddell
Keystone
Iowa
Kate Miller
Geo. Schmidt
Herald
Rock Creek
Andrew Yosh
Superior
Walter Eads
Mary
Rose Rhinebolt
Russell Heneman
Roy ‘Weir
Carl Bombarger
Marie
Clarence Schenck
Rose Weir
Elmer Chambers
Barth
John Reimer
Ida Harvyego
Grandpa Seelye
Torrence
Bert Wolf
Eads
Harry Sidles
Lester and
Vermain
Lloyd Schenck
District Court
Eyamet County
A. D
Hallie Estella’ Smith
Estill Monroe’ Smith
Hallie Estella Smith
Alva Viola Smith
Said County
Velvetina Complexion Cream Ad Claims Clear Skin
A vintage advertisement portrays Velvetina Complexion Cream promising clear skin for women. It describes cleansing with a wash cloth and warm water, then applying Velvetina to the face and using Velvetina Vanishing Cream and Face Powder to protect and finish.
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Des Moines
America
Agriculture
Are Ae
Owa
Iowa State Fair
Emmet
Dickinson
Estherville Tire CO
Estherville, Iowa
Huntington
Waill
Emmet County
Patrick Eenan
Peron
Coon
Bammer
Plaintiff
Northern Lumber Co, Estherville and Gruyer
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