November 8, 2013

100 Years Ago Today ~ Louisiana State Fair

The following advertisement was placed in the Colfax Chronicle on November 8, 1913:

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For a good read on the history of the Louisiana State Fair check out this Shreveport Times article posted on October 21 of this year:   'Remember When:  State fair has a long history'

Below is another advertisement that was placed in the Tensas Gazette on September 30, 1921:

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The 2013 Louisiana State Fair is winding down with the final day on Sunday, November 10.  Headlining tonight's entertainment is Louisiana's LeRoux, known for their 1978 hit song 'New Orleans Ladies'.





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