Gratz Fair open class swine results posted GRATZ - The swine competition at the Gratz Fair took place the Wed nesday of fair week. Six breeds of animals were shown in the open show with the following results: SPOTTED SWINE The Spotted Swine open show competition at the Gratz Fair was dominated by Claire Hartman, Gratz, Pa. Hartman took the first place January boar pig division, the February boar BUYANEW JOHN DEERE TRACTOR NOW! .*&&::0! "*%: ~^ v Vi *D ,•- - fc«.. *-• A * >* * -

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