Importance of the County Fair in Agriculture Progress
The article urges La Porte County residents to support the county fair as a vital educational and community event. It frames the fair as essential for advancing food production, improving agricultural methods, and strengthening public ties, noting its role for both old and young to meet, learn, and foster friendship.
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Agricultural Fair Association
Department of Agriculture
Arso
la Porte County
County Fair Annual Reunion Promises Broad Entertainment
The notice invites participation in the county fair highlighting expansion of departments, a costly entertainment program, and a social objective of exchanging ideas among agricultural horticultural and stock raising interests. It promises a forthcoming complete race program and urges cooperation to honor the county's historical annals.
Carnival contracts with world’s top railroad show
The carnival announces contracts with the Greatest Carnival management for a stupendous railroad car carnival show making the Midway highly interesting for visitors seeking novelty.
Mayor McGill to Join Fair as Special Guest Guests
The mayor and other city officials from neighboring towns will be special guests at the Fair on Thursday. Mayor McGill of this city extends the official invitation.
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McGill
City prepares rail and trolley access for fair crowds
Special arrangements with railroads and trolley lines are planned to handle large visiting crowds at the fair. Special service and special rates will be offered where possible. Watch for announcements.
Wheat Fertilizer Push Promoted For Northern Indiana Wheat
Northern Indiana farmers are urged to plant a large wheat crop this fall and use commercial fertilizers. Demonstrations show fertilizer boosts yields, especially on late sowing, with emphasis on phosphorus rich acids. early orders are advised due to shipment delays and strong fertilizer demand.
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Indiana
County Fair Seeks Broad Public Support
The Association urges every citizen to help make the Fair a substantial success. With public and exhibitor encouragement, the annual event can become the most instructive feature of the year, benefiting all and requiring broad support.
Missouri Fair Promises Bigger Show With More Attractions
The announcement promises more music lights exhibits and free attractions at the fair. It invites Missouri residents to attend and assures a superior gathering with increased races and larger crowds than any rival fair.
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Missouri
Improvements At LaPorte County Fair Grounds
The LaPorte County Fair announces yearly improvements to grounds and buildings aimed at making the fair financially and educationally successful. Highlights include a new race track praised by horsemen, new stables, entrance improvements, an agricultural building and stock pavilion, with future plans for graded grounds trees walks and rest rooms to elevate the fair to a world class standard.
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LaPorte County
Admission Prices for Gates and Grandstand
Admission tickets at the gates are 35 cents with children under 14 at 15 cents. Season tickets for day only cost 1.00, season-carriage tickets 50 cents, single carriage 5 cents, night meeting 15 cents, and tickets go on sale after 5 PM. Grandstand prices are 25 cents for day and 10 cents for night.
Big Fair Echoes on Character of Past Years
A reader asks whether the character of last year’s Fair or the year before was judged harshly by attendees and organizers, seeking opinions on how the event’s reputation has evolved.
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