The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10
SILVER THIMBLE.
The State Fair.

We have received circular from J. III.
Wallace Secretary of Iowa State Agricultural
Society, relative to the approaching State Ex-
hibition. The circular trnthfully says, ssthe
day is past when the utility Of agricultural
Exhibitions is questionable Agriculture is
the great business of the West and anything
which will advance its interests, elevate it as
a science, and develop its laws, is of anques-
toned utility and advantage. State Fairs are
designed for the accomplishment of this object,
by exhibitions of specimens and by discus
slons Of the laws of the science OF agricul-
ture.
In view then of the importance of these cx-
hibitions we earnestly hope our farmers and
business men generally will attend the APP
preaching one at Muscatine.
Those to whom the arrangements are en-
trusted are sparing no pains TO make il inte-
resting, and to prepare every thing in suitable
style. The grounds and fixtures thereon, we
are informed are not surpassed by any
State society whatever. This has been a
season of plenty, and we may confidently ex-
pect that the COMA exhibition will be more
brilliant than any former one. We make room
for the proceedings of a meeting of the ci,i-
zens of Mlsc atine in ref erence to it.
1t explains itself. sgv
Office Of The State Agricultural Society,"
Muscatine, August 18Th 1857. {
At meeting of the citizens of Muscatine
convened for the purpose of making arrange
Inents for the accommodation of visitors at
the approaching State Fair, J. A. Green was
called to the chair, aud Peter Jackson appoint
ed secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions
were introduced, discussed and unanimously
adopted.
WHEREAS, At fhe last State Fair held in
this city, many complaints were made by the
visters of exhorbitant hotel charges, and prob
ably not without just grounds, therefore,
Resoiped, That the local committee appoint
d by fhe Directors at the last January meet
,g, be instructed to procure from each hotel
eeper written agreement as to what his per
lem charge will be, during the approaching
air. And that those agreements be publish
in the Agricultural papers OF the State
And also list Of the hotels that will
't agree to any fixed rates, thereby giving
otice TO the public what houses they may de-
end upon for reasonable charges.
Resolrei, That suitable man be employed |
3 canvass the city and prepare list of all
ouseholders who viii cntei tain visitors during |
he Fair; and to PIT said list in such conven-
ent shape that it can be used readily upon the |
arrival OF visitors.
Resolrei, That as citizens oe Mascatne, we
win do all all in our powerto meet the expect
atoms of The Directory ofthe State Society in
entertaining its officers ard com nittee, during
their stay, free Ct charge, and render til II visit
as pleasant as the hurry and crowd of such an
occasion will admit.
Resos1et, That we would rec ommend to the
Secretary of the State Society 10 hare list
OF all The hotels agreeing to certain prices and
those not agreeing, printed in large posters and
put up in public places al out the city prior to
and during the cxhition.
Resoicei, That as two dollars per day is the
highest rate that any Of our hotels charge-n
our opinion that's sufficient compensation on
the occasion Of the Fair, (unless an unusual
amount OF room is occupied) and that any
amount over that priceis taking an unjust adj.
vantage OF the public necessity, and should
not be countenanced or tolerated.
Resofced, That the local committee be rec
commended to take measure to secure some suit
able parties to open for the occasion several
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