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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
6
The LaPorte Fair earns its reputation by featuring more free acts and the best attractions in the country. This season the attractions committee has secured a lineup that stands apart from any other fair or circus, offering a rare assembly of top tier performers for one performance.
The county association urges public and exhibitor support to make the Fair a major educational event for all residents. An ornithological class for under 18s offers premiums for best essay on native birds, bird houses, and bird house displays. Bring family for a picnic with meals and water provided.
The carnival features a world renowned Parker’s Greatest Carnival management contract for a railroad car show. The machinery department showcases tools implements motors and dairy appliances. Harness carriages wagons and autos illustrate inventions easing labor and enriching farming life.
Don’t miss the big Midway with a lively night show. The event promises excitement and public attention as crowds gather for entertainment and spectacle.
Admission tickets at the gates 35 cents for adults children under 14 15 cents season tickets for day only 1 dollar carriage tickets day only 50 cents single carriage tickets 85 cents tickets for night meeting 15 cents on sale after 5 pm grandstand day 25 cents night 10 cents
Newspapers feature excursion rate announcements with travel dates and destinations. Advertisers emphasize special fares, group rates, and limited-time offers, guiding readers to booking offices and travel agents for details.
There will be more music lights exhibits free attractions races and crowd than any other fair. If you are from Missouri come and we'll show you.
The notice states gates will open for the night session at 5 p.m. daily and admission will be 15 cents. This terse public notice outlines hours and price for attendees.
Every railroad and trolley line entering LaPorte will bring excursions to this Fair. Those who came during previous years will come again and bring their friends. There will also be reduced rates on all lines of travel each day, so there is every inducement to bring the people to the biggest and best County Fair in the world. Admission Day 35c night 15c.
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