Michigan State Fair to Offer Record Purses and Attractions
The Michigan State Fair in Detroit will distribute one hundred thousand dollars in prizes to stock and farm product raisers between August 31 and September 9. Officials predict record exhibits and vast crowds, with racing, midway shows worth over a hundred thousand dollars, and educational programs making the ten day event a premier state showcase. Organizers expect around half a million visitors and emphasize the fair as a major vacation and community gathering for residents statewide.
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Michigan
Detroit
Ohio
George W. Dickinson
Woman Handles Big Work at State Fair
Mrs. Eisenbrey serves as assistant secretary and cashier for Michigan's 65 million dollar exposition. She directs a vast amount of precise work with ease and earns respect from male colleagues who admit she is a better businessman than many men.
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Michigan
Eisenbrey
Fine Arts Exhibit at Michigan State Fair Opens Aug 31
The Michigan State Fair in Detroit opens August 31 and runs to September 9 featuring a five million dollar fine arts display. Collections from art institutes nationwide will be shown and daily lectures will explain the work and value of the exhibits. Art lovers across the state are expected to attend this unusual collection.
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Detroit
Executive head of Michigan state fair named
George W. Dickinson serves as secretary manager and current head of Michigan's five million dollar state fair. Since his leadership the fair moved from bankruptcy to consistent profits, improving credit and enabling a planned one million dollar bond issue for expansion. This year's Detroit fair runs August 31 to September 9.
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George W. Dickinson
Michigan
State Fair adds grand stand and coliseum in Detroit
The Michigan State Fair announced $1,000,000 in improvements for the Detroit event from August 31 to September 9. A new 8,000-seat grand stand and a giant 18,000-seat coliseum will enhance viewing of horse and automobile races, firework demonstrations, and other attractions. Secretary-manager George W. Dickinson and the board aim to provide comfortable accommodations for vast crowds and attract nationally prominent entertainment.
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Detroit
George W. Dickinson
State Fair to Boost Horses in Detroit Exposition
Michigan officials announce a richer horse department for the upcoming Detroit exposition from August 31 to September 9. Premiums rise to 42786 from 17000 last year and all horse classes will be featured. Extensions from a 1 million bond enlarge space, aiming for the nation’s largest horse show, with early entries urged.
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Michigan
George W. Dickinson
United States
Michigan State Fair to Spend Fifty Thousand on Art Building
The Michigan State Fair plans a 50000 dollar Art Building to promote the arts. Officials say the project will provide exhibition space and support for artists during the fair season.
City parade program features prizes and events
Program notes list marching groups, judges, and prizes for best decorated automobile, store building, and children's march. Staged by J. W. Bedell and T. S. Crosby with Wakefield City Band providing music, races for boys, a supper dance, and a moving picture screening at the lake shore near Lake Street.
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C. J. Kazilek
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I. C. Prout
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Wakefield City Band
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