Who Needs a World’s Fair – We’ve Got the National Western Stock Show!

Article AudioWho Needs a World’s Fair – We’ve Got the National Western Stock Show!

Each January – herders, ranchers, cattlemen, stockmen, cowboys and livestock enthusiasts from around the country converge in Denver for the annual National Western Stock Show. It has been in operation for over 110 years, but it has not been without its trials and tribulations. Hear what happened back in 1898 that created headlines for the newspapers of the day and entertainment for those who read about it.

The Herald Democrat. January 28,1898


“Riot At Denver Barbecue,” Daily Journal. January 27, 1898.


“Denver Wins Again”, Daily Journal. January 27, 1898.


“Live Stock Show,” Park County Bulletin. February 1. 1906.


“Stockmen Unite,” Yuma Pioneer. February 2, 1906.


“A Western Stock Show,” Daily Journal. January 8, 1906.


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