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Leo Dale Berry and Carl Rupin recognized the potential of irrigation and the benefits it would have to their current grain business. In 1953 they formed the Berry Irrigation Company and shipped the first carload of aluminum pipe to Kansas. In 1954…

Mark Wirth leveling on their farm, 1964.

Clara Nell German and Donna Rearick pose with one of the new computers the Louisburg Library added to it's system

Louisburg Elementary School class comes to visit the Louisburg Library

Back inscription: Ray Keller
[illegible notes]
Front of photo: Momma (is Lillie Bland Keller)

Other members are possibly the children of Herbert Milton Bailey (and cousins to Lillie Bland Keller)

Entertainment took on many forms at the County Fair. Here spectators watch acrobats perform as the band provides music. Bands from surrounding towns each had their day to entertain, including the Fort Riley Army Band.
"Sylvan Fair" written on…

Panoramic View of the 1915 Fair, Sylvan Grove, Kansas.
"Lincoln Co. Fair 1915. Sylvan Grove, Kan." written on bottom of image.

Cattle, horses and mules were shown by area stockmen at the 1916 County Fair.
"Stock Show, Sylvan Grove Fair 1916." Written on image.

10th Battalion Kansas State Guard Band marching in Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair Parade

Airplane rides were once a popular activity at the Fair in Sylvan. Pilot and woman are unidentified.