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Date: September 25, 1878-September 28, 1878
A poster advertising the annual Miami County fair in Paola, Kansas. Listed are the rules and regulations, the different classes of livestock, information on premiums, racing, as well as information…
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Date: September 1896
This poster advertises a fair to be held in Paola, Miami County, Kansas. It will be held Tuesday through Friday in September 1896. No other information is given. The illustration…
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Date: September 24, 1895-September 27, 1895
Harness racing is prominently displayed on this poster for the Miami County fair in Paola, Kansas. Fair officers are listed as G.B. Hanna, president and George P. Leavitt, secretary.
Medium: Text
Date: 1896
This pamphlet is an advertisement for a number of Paola businesses to encourage patronage of their companies by people attending the Miami County fair. Some of them include John F.…
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Date: September 29, 1896-October 02, 1896
This Paola, Kansas, fair poster advertises many of the activities and functions that will be available to the public, such as $5000 in premiums, an industrial exposition, a ladies department…
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Date: September 1896
This fair bulletin lists the entertainment, activities, and exhibits that will be available at the Miami County fair in Paola, Kansas. Attractions include a mechanical department, a ladies’ department, livestock…
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Date: September 29, 1896-October 02, 1896
Horse racing is featured on this Paola, Kansas, fair poster. Attractions at the fair include a grand industrial exposition, a program of amusements, a ladies’ department, a parade of livestock,…
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Date: September 29, 1896-October 02, 1896
A crowd looks over the fruits and vegetables to be judged in this poster for the Paola, Kansas, fair. Attractions include a grand industrial exposition, a program of amusements, a…
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Date: September 15, 1896-September 18, 1896
Horses and horse riders are featured on this poster for the Johnson County fair in Edgerton, Kansas. It also lists newly improved grounds and buildings, all premiums paid in full,…
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Date: Between 1870 and 1900
This Franklin County Fair poster advertises shows by Professor E. E. Craig, the “youngest Aeronaut in the world.” He will be doing a balloon ascension and a parachute drop. The…
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Date: Between 1870 and 1900
A poster advertising the Franklin County fair to be held in Ottawa, Kansas. The Honorable Norman J. Coleman is listed as a speaker on agriculture. Displays will be from the…
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Date: September 05, 1887-September 09, 1887
Horses and cattle are prominently displayed on this poster for the Cowley County fair in Winfield, Kansas. Some of the entertainment and activities listed include a half mile track for…
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Date: September 04, 1894-September 07, 1894
Baskets of crops and produce surround three children in this poster for the Anderson County, Kansas, fair. At the bottom, it lists R.T. Stokes, President, and M.L. White, Secretary, of…
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Date: October 05, 1886-October 08, 1886
Numerous activities are featured on this poster that advertises the Hays City fair. Crowds of people are shown as well as demonstrations and local farmer’s livestock. A list of entertainment…
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Date: September 24, 1878-September 27, 1878
Indian war dances, a grand agricultural display, an animal show, and horse races are all advertised on this Doniphan County fair poster, with Thomas Henshall listed as president and T.W.…
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Date: October 10, 1861-October 11, 1861
A fair poster promoting the Douglas County exhibition being held on October 10-11, 1861. A list of officers of the Douglas County Agricultural and Mechanical Association is included along with…
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Date: July 12, 1879
Kansas Governor John St. John receives another request for copies of the proposed State Constitutional temperance amendments, this coming from Burrton, Kansas, citizen John Goodwine.
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Date: July 08, 1879
William Bonar, a publisher from Mount Vernon, Ohio, sends Kansas Governor St. John a sample “unpretending” temperance flyer and offers to print and deliver more at a very competitive price.
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Date: July 11, 1879
Kansas Governor John St. John receives a rather vague letter from G.W. Arbuckle of Ellis, Kansas, offering his services, reminding the Governor of an impending “application” which needs his attention…
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Date: August 30, 1886-September 03, 1886
The local fairgrounds, livestock, fruits, and vegetables are prominently featured on this poster for the Cowley County fair in Winfield, Kansas. Some of the entertainment and activities listed include horse…
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Date: October 6 - 9, 1885
Advertising the approaching Bourbon County, Kansas fair, this poster tells of entertainment that will include horse racing, baseball, cycling, and live music. Fair officers are J. W. Davis, president; J.…
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Date: Between 1890 and 1910
This Cowley County fair poster advertises Professor Le Roy, a man who jumps from a balloon 4,000 feet in the air, and uses a “parachute umbrella ” to come safely…
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Date: September 03, 1895-September 05, 1895
Livestock and farm equipment are featured on this fair poster for Anderson County, Kansas. The fair dates are advertised as September 3-6, 1895, in Garnett. M.L. White is advertised as…
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Date: September 03, 1895-September 05, 1895
A crowd is gathered on the fair grounds in this Anderson County, Kansas, fair poster. Adults, children, livestock, farm implements, and buildings are featured. M.L. White is listed as secretary…
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Date: August 26, 1884-August 29, 1884
This Anderson County fair poster advertises horse racing, which will include a fenced track and new stables along with “many other improvements.” Featured is an illustration of a horse race…
