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Domestic News December 1, 1900

Daily Public Ledger

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky

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One of the greatest live stock shows ever held in the U.S. opened Saturday morning in Chicago's Dexter Park pavilion, featuring over 10,000 pedigreed animals valued at $2,000,000, 600 classes, and $75,000 in prizes. Judging begins Monday, attracting stockmen from U.S. and Canada.

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LIVE STOCK SHOW.

One of the Greatest Ever Held in This Country Opened in Chicago Saturday Morning.

Chicago, Dec. 1.—What promises to be one of the greatest live stock shows ever held in this country opened Saturday morning in the Dexter Park pavilion at the stock yards. Over 10,000 pedigreed animals have already been received and it is expected that this number will be increased considerably by Monday morning. The display of blooded stock will represent a cash value of over $2,000,000. Six hundred classes are listed and prizes amounting to $75,000 will be awarded. Hundreds of visitors have already arrived and the hotels are crowded with stockmen from all parts of the United States and Canada. The first of the judging will be done on Monday and although the show was open Saturday, the formal opening will be on Monday morning.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Livestock Show Chicago Pedigreed Animals Stock Yards Judging Prizes

Where did it happen?

Chicago

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chicago

Event Date

Saturday Morning, Dec. 1

Outcome

prizes amounting to $75,000 will be awarded

Event Details

What promises to be one of the greatest live stock shows ever held in this country opened Saturday morning in the Dexter Park pavilion at the stock yards. Over 10,000 pedigreed animals have already been received and it is expected that this number will be increased considerably by Monday morning. The display of blooded stock will represent a cash value of over $2,000,000. Six hundred classes are listed. Hundreds of visitors have already arrived and the hotels are crowded with stockmen from all parts of the United States and Canada. The first of the judging will be done on Monday and although the show was open Saturday, the formal opening will be on Monday morning.

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