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Friday, November 4, 1988 / University Daily Kansan
The organizers of the
The organizers of the "Hash Halloween Bash" wish to thank the following businesses for their help in making it one of the best parties to hit the residence halls in a long time:
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2. Coast to Coast Hardware
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5. George's Hobbyhouse
6. Gibson's
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8. Premier Beverage in Lenexa
9. Westlake Hardware
10. The Window Seat
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American Royal to kick off 90th showing
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By M. Meredith Relph Kansan staff writer
Cowboys and stockmen from across the United States gathered in Kansas City, Mo., today to kick off the 90th American Royal, one of the nation's largest livestock shows, horse shows and rodeos.
What began as a simple cattle show in 1899, when Kansas City was flourishing as a 'cowtown', has become a full-scale tradition of rodeos and riders. The American Royal runs from Nov. 4 to November 20.
James Taylor, executive vice president of the American Royal, said the event was an opportun
"We want to draw attention to agribusiness and education," Taylor said. "Kids in FFA and 4-H participate and get to see the best breeds from all over the country."
over the Civil War. Jennifer Remsberg, public relations assistant for the American Royal, said the show began with cattle drives after the Civil War.
complex, which includes Kemper Arena and Royal Arena, in Kansas City, Mo. The American Royal rodeo, which will have 13 performances between Nov. 6-12, features more than 600 professional cowboys who compete for more than $75,000 in prize money.
he drives after the CVW. I wrote
"There were a lot of cattle that had been
Horse shows include the Arabian horse show on Nov. 7-9, and the championship competition on Nov. 18-19. The championship shows are "Stake Nights" and feature the finest saddle horses at the American Royal.
Taylor said the first show was held in a tent and included only American Hereford cattle. In the early 1900s, the show became known as the American Royal, named for the similar British Royal in England. Taylor said as the show grew, more events were added, such as the horse shows.
unattended during the Civil War and having a show helped bring a higher price for the cattle." Rembsberg said.
Musical guests include Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton tonight; the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, and the Kansas City Symphony, which will play at the Concert for Champions at 8 p.m. Nov. 14. The symphony's performance will coincide with the show of championship horses from the American Royal.
Today, the American Royal also features entertainment, with concerts scheduled throughout the tour.
Although many of the shows at the American Royal are exhibitions, the livestock sale often brings large monetary prizes for the championship trophy. The money was often donated to various charities.
Remsberg said the 1987 American Royal yielded the highest premium in 41 years, with the Kansas City Retail Grocers paying $30,000 for the Grand Champion Market Steer.
the shows are held in the American Royal
Taylor said the American Royal and other related events during the fall generated more than $67 million for Kansas City.
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