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attraction for such a bazaar is the dance hall with its various gambling
devices and tables. In cities where gambling is prohibited, those attending are
“sold” a package of stage money at the door, which is used at the various
tables in place of currency. At the end of the evening, prizes are given to
those holding the most greenbacks. One organization built up attendance by
parading an old covered wagon and a team of oxen through the streets for
several days before the fair opened.

SpringGardenTours

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N COMMUNITIES where there are unusually fine gardens, charitable
organizations are able to raise considerable money by getting the owners of
these gardens to set aside one day each spring for visitors. Books of tickets
entitle the holder to admission to the various gardens, a ticket for each garden
to be torn out as used. The usual price is fifty cents for a book of ten tickets.

“DoubleYour-Dollar”Contest

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T THE beginning of the season each member of an organization is given one
dollar from the treasury. With that money he is supposed to buy something to
make or sell, and turn back at least $2.00 at the end of the season. There is,
however, no limit to the amount of money which can be made from the
dollar. Prizes are offered to those who “turn” their dollars the greatest number
of times.

“MostTreasuredPossession”Exhibit

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N LOCALITIES made up of well-to-do families, each family usually has a
museum piece of some kind—work of art, a book, shawls, an ornament, a