The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-10-16
Our County Fair.

SOclety OPeTatcu, anu the VAIN VI Ah'o'e''
felt by those who should have been most
interested in the success of the exhibition,
the display far surpassed the expectations
of the most sangune, and spoke well for the
thrifty industry of our farmers, our wives
and our daughters.
From the seeming Indifference Of the citi-
Gems Of this County, during the season, we
had almost been led to the belief that the
Fair " ,ulj be failure, and it is, therefore,
with heartfelt glow of pride and pleasure
that we announce to our sister counties on
the 'slope" the complete triumph and sue
cess of Pottawattamie County's first attempt
An at Agricultural Exhibition. Notwith-
standing the disadvantages under which we
have labored throughout, We have proved
the feasibility of the thing, and awakened a
spirit of emulation among our farmers, our
mechanics and artizans, that will be surely
felt at the next Annual Fair.
The people, both 10 town and country, nre
disappointed. Even tho most sanguine, had
&c: hoped for so grcata display of articles
so large turn out of the people, and so
general an enthusiasm. Tho crowd on
Thursday, was much larger than on the first
day, and the numbers on the ground, We
heard variously estimated at from two to
three thousand. The Fair exciting so much
more interest than was expected, there came
to be considerable confusion anu want OF
system. for which this years experience Will
suggest remedies in the future
Many of the farmer came in with the
idea, that the Fair "wouldn't amount to
much," and so left their cattle, and their
corn, their cabbagcs and pumpkins at home,
but they went back on Thursday night, with
the wise determination never to be caught so
again and next year VIC will SEQ them
pouring in from all parts of the County,
with the products Of their farms. There
WAS much comparison Of views and expert !
,nco--lnuch valuable knowledge gained, and
this Fair will stimulate to large and still
more beneficial gatherings hereafter. In
short, our first Fair has demonstrated to the
satisfaction of ali who attended it, that the
farmers of our County need not fear to
compete with any section Of the Cnion-
that We have as good mechanics as can be !
found auywhcre-that our artists, though .
located near the borders Of civilization, can .
furnish US with highly civilized specimens
ot talent and skiil--and that the fair who !
attended the Fair, made so fair an EXHIBIT
ton of cunning needle work, and OF the
decacies AMI Iuxuries which comfort the
Sinner man. that we may safely challenge
the world and crest of womankind" to do
any better.
The Missouri Slope is unquestionabiy
rising rapidly to the proud position, which
it is fitted by nature to occupy, and we
would urge upon farmers, and everybody
else, the necessity Of keeping the ball rolling.
Commence even now, for next years fair,
aud We will have one that, for the variety,
number and quality of the articles exhibited,
will astonish YOU all.
Annexed is a list of the premiums awarded,
and in another column, will be found an
account of the Equestrian Exercises:
PREMIUMS AWARDED:
Best Stallion blooaed CLerokse L. W. Rabbit 81 %
Best Stallion for all work, Canadian Lion,
", c. james ............,.......-.,-.... b W
end Best Stallion for all work Henry Pumer, 90
3rd Rest Stallion for all work, N. Clinten.... 90
Best Geldlus Sam George Parks........,...,. 90
End Best GeldiuG, James McMen. ........... 90
Mas Cd MAJ Gram T. Rahh 4 |
9nd. b,ooded Mare. Lib C A. Robins, u........ 90
Best bloodcd year old colt Timrod ". Rabbit 90
Best brood Mare A!a Downs. 90
End Best Brood Mare, y. Clark.............. 90
ard, Bes, Brcc! Mare, A. B Norris............ 90
Best 2 year old Colt A. B Norr5.. 90
Best draft saddle Horse J c. Lewis..... 90
7ni best draft saddle Horse. George Parks. 90
Best Yc,r.as Colt, Theodore Guitsr.........., 90
Best Sucking CUit, A. b. MOTIF. 90
Best pair Match Horses, Dr. 5 N. Baiiard.... 90
and best Mach Horses, J. B. stutsnan. 90
Pes: Mule Coli . year old W. J. Miller........ 100
aud. Best W J. Mi!!er....................... 90
Bes: pair Work Mules, II. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
eud best. J. Shoemaker. ...................... 90
Best Beef Cattle. Peter Diebo. ..-,,.......... 90
Bsst Yoke Work Cattle. D jackson. .,......... %
Best blcodei Dull, ". Ca7ey................ 90
Ina Beet, '" + Guilds. ...................,.. 90
Best Bail Calf. slooded II Turiy ............. 90
Ind Best, J. b. Susuan. Observation-Disclosures. ! 90
Bes; Cow and Calf, N. TURKEY. 90
Best Heller ever year old, l.. ". BahbItt...... 90
Beet Boar months old, NJ TurIcy. 90
Best Sow, months DID, N Turiey.............. 90
Best Sow year old, W. Stoutnan. %
Best pair Turkeys, l. W. Babbitt.............. 90
Best pair Geese, Calvin Corgb. 90
Rest pair shanghas, Calvin Clousb............ 90
Bset pair Blahmas Calvin Clonsh. %
Best lot Of cross-breeds, C. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90
Best pair Por and Chickens J. P. Casady....... 90
Best pair Malay Chickens, L. " Rabbit ...... 90
Best dozen Eggs, c tloueh. 90
Best Sugar Cane Cruster, Norris i FeowS.... 90
Best horse piow, u. Turicy. ................ 800
Bost horse "ason, NJ TarIey.. Diploma
Best Corn Drill, NJ Turey.. Diploma
Beet SIDE Saddle j. 8. Levi %
snd Best, E. kasbe. Observation-Disclosures. o.
Best Farm Harness, E. Knabe. 100
Best Single Buggy Harness E knabe. ? 90
Best Sweet Potatoes, Milton McppuaId......-. 90
Ind Best, John Keller. %
Best Celery, 4. L Douglass. 80. 90
Beat Cabbage, D. Haywood %
Best SprinS Wheat, D. B Clsrk..... .......... 90
Best Fall wheat, J. D. Haywood. 90
Best oat", D D. CLARK. .............,...-... o.
Best Indian Corn. D. b. Observation-Disclosures. 90
End Best J. ". ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Best squash. H 4. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %
Sad Best, J. D, Haywood ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ! co
Best Pumpkin, J. E. observation-disclosures. | 90
Bes; Pumpkins, A B. NoTris................. 90
Best Yankee Pumpkins, \. J. Aarkley......... %
Best Mesaaaock Pototoes, D B. Clark........ % |
Best Piakeyes, J. E. johnson 90
Best Baltimore Blues, D. B. Cark.............. 90
Best Peach Blows, best to yield D. B. Clark. 90
Best Hushel Onions J, d. Haywood. | 90
Best Turnips, J. Z johnson. 90
end Best J. D. Haywood NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
Best Beets J. D. Haywood. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Greatest variety Corn Vegetables, II. A. Terry 90
snd Greatest Variety, J. E. johnson. 90
Greatest Variety Native Grasses. j. 4. johnson 90
res. wa,erlnel Ion, c. II. Baeb;tt. 90
End Best II. A. Terry. 90
Bes, specimen Hemp II Everett. 90
Best Parsnips II. A Terry. Observation-Disclosures. ! 90
Best Earth Almonds, II, A. Terry.............. 90
Best Swee, Germ H. A. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Best and Iarges. variety of Apples, NJ. Mcdonald %
pcs, Butter, Mrs NJ Donald. 9 90