The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 27, 1916 Page: 4 of 16
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THE WEEKLY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE. TIIIRSHAY, .TT'LY 27. 101 n.
18th Annual Ex-Confederates' and Old Settlers'
McKinney, Texas
August 2,3 and 4,1916
To be held on the Picnic grounds just east of McKinney. Plenty of shade, ice water, water for stock, etc
Everything arranged for your comfort and enjoyment.
MUSIC BY McKINNEY MERCHANT'S BAND
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Rendering all the latest music. One of the best bands in this section of Texas. Be sure to hear it.
Baby Show and Athletic Meet
Under personal supervision of Col. Jim Ddckins. Valuable prizes offered for prettiest babies, best developed
babies and in the Athletic contest.
! *
Grand Free Fireworks at Nights
Be Sure to See the Free Entertainments. You'll Enjoy Yourself.
Noted Orators to Be Here
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The invitation committee promises us some of the best speakers in the whole country. You will be entertained ai;d
instructed.
$50.00 In Prizes for the Parade
The Great Parade on the first day should be the best ever seen in McKinney. $50 in prizes will be offered for dec-
orated autos and floats. Capt. Tuck Hill is Grand Marshall.
Second Day is W. O. W. Day
Great W. O. W. Celebration on second day of Picnic. All W. O. W. Teams invited to attend in uniform. All
Wooodmen invited.
A Goood Time Every Day for Everybody
Ex-Confederates and
Settlers' Picnic
and Re-Union Association
McKINNEY, TEXAS
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Perkins, Tom W. & Wilson, Walter B. The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 27, 1916, newspaper, July 27, 1916; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292213/m1/4/: accessed April 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.