Bentonville township pulled off a fair last Thursday which was said to be even an improvement over the one held last year, a statement that means much for the fair last year was considered very good.
The fair was held at Mill Creek school and a good crowd was present to view the display of field crops, canned goods, pantry supplies, fancy work, etc., which was arranged in the school house. Poultry and stock were shown on the grounds.
A striking feature among the exhibits were the displays of cured meats and graded eggs. There were more than 15 entries of cured meat and eight or nine entries in graded eggs, which shows that Mill Creek will live at home regardless of the ravages of the boll weevil.
In the afternoon, Rev. D.H. Tuttle made a brief talk, and distributed a number of Bibles and penny gospels. Miss Mary E. Wells, assistant county superintendent, was present and delighted those present with a story. Following this, under the direction of Miss Minnie Lee Garrison, County Home Agent, the children engaged in various games, races and stunts.
From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1923. The term “live at home” referred to a movement in the 1920s to encourage farmers to become more self-sufficient, raise chickens, have a dairy cow, raise a hog or two, raise vegetables, so they could rely less on credit.
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