Fruits of the Soil Exhibit Showcases Abundant Harvest
The Cheshire County fair at Westmoreland, N. J., features a grand vegetable and fruit display led by Retreat farm gardens. A 817 pound pumpkin swarm dominates, with 20 mammoth pumpkins and many gourds, melons, tomatoes, and ornamental specimens. Exhibitors from Brattleboro to Dummerston present varied produce, herbs, canned fruit, jellies, and breads, while youth exhibitor Ernest W. Dunklee notable for his corn, squashes, and 26 potatoes.
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Mratteloro
Cheshire County
Westmoreland
N. J
Hercules Club
AX Usu
Cheshire
Greal
George Horner
Brattleboro
Ernest W. Dunklee
E. S. Roberts
J. Hirsh
Ors Amidon
Dummerston
Henderson
Valence A. Harris
West Brattleboro
H. D. Thayer & Sons
Guy K. ‘Thayer
Carl 5. Hopkins
John B. Dunton, Jr
J. G. Stafford & Sons
M. T. Moore
Northfold
B. Riley
H.W. Moore
Shace
G. D. Odell
JA. Miller
East Dummerston
John Saderman
Carl E. Saderman
Charles T. Stoddard
Weatmoreland
All Miller
West Bratisboro
George T Crowell
H. Miller
Helifax
Alexaner
West Bore
Jam Tusman
Frank & Cole
Ware
Northfield
Fela Wellman
Lirwis
Bal’ Whittemore
Guilford
Wallace A. Harris
West Grathevora
FH. Miller
Hille
Neldorf
Derby
Quinces
Hugh Dunkloe
Martin
W. Hou
DeWolfe
G. B. Batre
W. Ut Alexander
West Sratieboro
Fred Akb
Walter JH. Robertson
Leyden JF. Stearns
Arthur E. Thurber
Everett M. John
J. G. Pickett
Greenswald
W. D. Newton
Weare Brattler Hore
A. BR. Miner
R. Lawrence
Princes
Nive. Lo
Slater Satiny Spretmens
West River
Clara Butterley
Blexston
Mapledell Hyatt Farm
A Ke Talibday
The Cooking Exhibit at the Agricultural Fair
A fragment notes the cooking exhibit moved to a less prominent corner and judged of low quality but ample quantity. It laments underfunding and missed focus on women’s craft and science as key to home life and New England schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otal
New Bngland
Dr Kennedy Cure Promoted For Longtime Hepatic Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr David Kennedy and his Culcure-Sulennt preparation as a non patent medicine solution for liver disorders. The copy touts over 30 years of experience and offers a two week free treatment trial.
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Aol
David Kennedy
Kennedy
Great Show of Sheep Exhibits at Glens Falls Fair
A large sheep show drew crowds at the Glens Falls fair in New York featuring Southdowns, Oxford Angora Bucks, and Hampshire ewes. Championships went to Southdowns from Glen Tale, with other entries from St Billings farm, Breck of Claremont, and Parker & Son. Demonstrations highlighted breeding quality, with notable goats from Oxford Angora firm and bragging rights for New Mexico stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens Hay
Walley Fair
Oxford
Almont
Ballston
N.Y
Hampshire
Eneland
Glen Tale
Americi
Oxford Angora Font Company
Moss
Hatley
Tuck
New Mexico
Southdown
St Billings Farm
Ned
Southdowns
Billings
Lord Walsingham
Prince of Wales
R._ Breck
Claremont
Ophie
White Plains
Hampstiere
Bech Morrill
Stanstead
T Qi
Peta
Inchasing
Oxford Dawns, South Downs, Leicestere Coterfolds
Hampehires
Parker & Son of
Forrishure
Sigtford & Sana
Envi
Cutler
Sprinefiel
Automobiles Parade Highlighted at City Show
The Automobile Show featured a parade along Main Street with a display near Floral doodle and vehicles from Kroos bite and Grout. Makers Tut Slivoun-Duryea and Orient and Fesen baer showcased models as spectators noted the exhibit lacked full preparation for heavy vehicle crowds.
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Mt Autotmandtes
Floral Hall Showcases Sweet Creek Exhibits Of Needlework
Floral Hall features elaborate displays in lace embroidery and sofa pillows by students and local firms. A Shakers exhibit, fashions from Houghton & Bro Monde, and handsomely made textiles highlight work by schools and artisans, including knitted cloaks, bedspreads, and drawn work. The Work of the Schools rail shows student projects across arithmetic, geography, crafts, and domestic arts from Brattleboro and surrounding towns.
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Houghton
Goodnow
Pearton & Hunt
Liege
Styvos
Fanuraon & Hon
Abie
Kutleld
Otter
Vnd
pHlow
Moe
Chen H
Materia
George Fi
Jorg Pullley
Grove
Heldon
Randulph Center
Eva Shepard
Newfane
Phore
Lincoln
Rutland
Harry Kendall
New York City
Te Knapp
Mary C. Smith
Mepoldline
Maas
Annie L. Messer
Hiante
B. Kimer
Shelburne
Foss
Athel
Wew Ag
Barhee
Fratiebare
Isabella
Roull
Northestinadile
Lucia Gleason
Brattlepore
Irene A. Plimpton
Ida
Weatherhead
Guilford
Harriet
Margaret Mellen
Brattehiora
Rome
Grace Knooke
Brooklyn
Devobat Lo
Brat
Heboro
Duineraton
Vernon
North
Neve Hine
Lavden
Northielll
Iunietry
Elise
High Schow
Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Exhibit Highlights
Early frosts damaged the flower show but many displays remained charming. C. B. Allen presented roses and carnations, plus a collection of potted plants. Margaret Carpenter and Mes to Leach showcased begonia exhibits. other exhibitors included Mrs. Cart Mushronis and Mrs. Frank Jonson with various floral arrangements. Vernon School, Mart Margaret Carpenter, and Paul Weymouth are noted among participants.
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Mir McGuvray
C. B. Allen
Leach
Gutford
Margaret Carpenter
Vinon
Boone Apd
Cart
Mra Frank Jonson
Etta Nerpense
The
Earth School
Vernon
Feeiph X. Clarke
Raston
Paul Weymouth
Ed Gcations
Dairy Department showcases six cow butter and creamery bets
The Dairy Department highlights creamery butter sweeping 98 points with FLO Bruce of Sharon winning the creamery butter sweepstakes and J N Metterley of Sewbine taking the dairy butter sweepstakes. C. Cuxon of Danby Four Corners wins the cheese sweepstakes. Results detail pounds of butter and milk, butter fat percentages, and notable exhibitors including Wm Akley Turners Falls and J E Doreilnay Turners Falls. Professor J Te Hille demonstrates herb samples and their drying value at the Burlington station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Department
Flo Bruce
Sharon
J. N. Metterley
Sewbine
A. A. Bunkles
Vernon
Filas
Mr. Dookleo
Akiey
George WV. Fisher
A A. Dunklee
J. Te Hille
State Experiment Station
Noi Profesor
Agriculturs Chemis
Burlington
Filia
Cured of Bright's Disease Claim by Medicine
A garbled clipping reports Geo. A. Sherman of Lisbon claiming cure from Bright's disease after long illness. It references Lawrence County and a physician’s treatment with a medicine described as “Klines fret bait bottle” that provided relief, though the text is fragmented and unclear.
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Bright
Geo. A. Sherman
Lisbon Red Stilts
Lawrence CO
N. Yu
Ted
Tata
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Little Glee
Odenough
Charles A
Post of
Chesterfield
Mia
W. H. Alexander
West Srattleboro
Mra Fine Wellman
Guilford Centre
Mig A. W. Kool
Brutheshore
Mra
A.B. Yeaw
Leah Franklin
SV. Warren
Flora Higley
Mee Marthe Nutting
Mes H.C
Chas, E. Graffam
Glenda
Fairy Queen
Vici
Goodyear
Goodyear Welt
Dunham Brothers
the Dairy Department
Wes
MT. Holly
Elliot Street
Winchester
Stevens & Winchester
AL Woop
Fearty Pridge
Reformer
Ulery Building
Richardson
GEO, C. Abbott & Son
Crosby Block
Uly 29
Palring Tenton Iit
Terment Association
Railroads
ING North
St. Albans
Arlington
Montreal
Maline
Oonnsburg
Cne
Harlington
Huntland
Burngton
Ogdensburg
Tawa Dally
St. Hyacinthe
Sutin
Hastington
Hellows Falls
Ureon Mountain Flyer
Traina
Beattieboro
Springtild
New York
Springfeld
New London
Millers Falla
Troy
Palmer
South Londonderry
Ag S
Rew
Boston
Millers Falls
York
Springteld
Norwich
St Palmer
Soiles
Hi. VP
Hentley
Passumpah
An. Ly
Mellows Palla
Deadleborn
Spetagnell
Belirnwe Atheath
Manttieiens
Flanders
Pam
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