Typed as spelled and written
Kay Cunningham

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Fifteenth Year - Number 22
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, July 28, 1904

GREAT ROPING CONTEST.
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     A grand Roping contest has been arranged for Monday next trades day. A list of handsome prizes will be awarded the successful contestants in the contest, which will take place at the base ball park near the old fair grounds. This will be one of the best attractions of the day and should not be missed.
     The following are the prizes to be awarded:
     1st. Saddle, bridle and blanket, value $50 00.
     2nd. One suit of clothes, value $20.00.
     3rd. One Stetson hat, value $8.50.
     The winner of the first prize will receive double his entry money back in addition to the prize.

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