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Domestic News November 3, 1925

Yorkville Enquirer

York, York County, South Carolina

What is this article about?

Chester county's 15th annual fair, highlighting agricultural wealth, cattle raising, and educational progress, concluded successfully Friday night after starting Tuesday, drawing record crowds despite a severe drought and featuring superior exhibits.

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Chester Fair a Success.

Chester county's 15th annual fair, emphasizing especially in an elaborate fashion the agricultural wealth splendid cattle raising program and the educational advancement now in progress in Chester county, after having been in progress since Tuesday culminated in a brilliant climax Friday night. What is said to have been the best all-round fair in the history of fairs in Chester county was attended by record breaking crowds, not only from Chester county, but from the neighboring counties. Despite the worst drought in 80 years the agricultural exhibits far surpassed all previous exhibits, in fact, all departments of the fair exceeded former years With the co-operation of H. K. Sanders, county agent, the agricultural exhibit occupied the most conspicuous place and was the biggest exhibit in the Lloyd exhibition building. It clearly showed the remarkable advance made in recent years by the planters, both men and boys.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Celebration Education

What keywords are associated?

Chester Fair Agricultural Exhibits Cattle Raising Educational Advancement Drought County Agent

What entities or persons were involved?

H. K. Sanders

Where did it happen?

Chester County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chester County

Event Date

Since Tuesday Culminated Friday Night

Key Persons

H. K. Sanders

Outcome

record breaking crowds; best all-round fair in history; agricultural exhibits surpassed previous despite worst drought in 80 years

Event Details

15th annual fair emphasizing agricultural wealth, cattle raising program, and educational advancement; in progress since Tuesday; culminated in brilliant climax Friday night; attended by crowds from Chester and neighboring counties; all departments exceeded former years; agricultural exhibit biggest in Lloyd exhibition building with co-operation of county agent

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