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    Identifier

    FLSC_TJPC_01272017_0563

    Publication Date

    9-13-1949

    Description

    This black and white photographic postcard features the pavilion at the Kansas Free Fair at Topeka, Kansas. A building with "Morrell" painted on the top is in the center. There are tables and chairs set up with umbrellas on top. There is a wagon and a small pond on display. The pavilion is fenced in with two sidewalks. There is printed text at the bottom of the card. Printed text and handwriting is on the back of the card. Red printed text is also on the back of the card.

    Physical Description

    4"x 5" photographic postcard

    Subject

    Topeka (Kan.), Geuda Springs (Kan.), Cowley County (Kan.), Sumner County (Kan.), Shawnee County (Kan.), Pavilion, Advertisements, Fairs, Exhibitions. Businesses

    Rights

    This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S.Code)

    Publisher

    Digitized by FHSU Digital Collections

    Comments

    For questions or to request permissions, contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

    Language

    eng

    Transcription

    John Morrell & Co. Pavilion At the Kansas Free Fair Grounds Topeka, Kansas. John Morrel & Co. is the oldest and fifth largest meat packing firm now doing business in the United States. The business was started in Bradford, England, in 1827; in U.S.A., 1865; Ottumwa, Iowa, 1877; Sioux Falls, S. Dakota, 1909; Topeka 1931. The Topeka plant alone spent more than 30 million dollars last year for livestock, and currently has a payroll of approximately 3 ½ million dollars annually. Morrel Meats for your eating pleasure. Hi, didn’t see any Rodeo meats here! Looie. Mr. Harold Nugen Geuda Springs Kansas

    Postcard: John Morrell and Company Pavilion at the Kansas Free Fair Grounds Topeka, Kansas

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