Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-09-28

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number Of new and valuable implements, ,and
the display was exceedingly interesting. Tho
Importance Of this part Of the exhibition was
shown by the hundreds Of farmers who were
constantly examining them. II cntries.w
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There was = fine collection. Of Wagons,
Carriages and Buggies. Q entries.g sgw
rza3 al s4sa DAIRY AND rASns. .r1piasg
The hall appropriated to the productions Of
the Dairy and Pantry was well filled, and
would compare favorably with helslispiays cf
some of our older aid larger Societies, in the
midst of dairy region. The Butter and
Cheese, Bread and Ham, the Preserves, Jcl.
lies, Jams, Pickles and Honey, were all fine.
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ai MECnANIcALHALL. gz.E e E&s
Was we'll filed, and contained many useful
articles Of late invention or introduction
Some 70 entries. siaa sr' ahfm a5lx1
DOMESTIC AND MANtfAcrcREns' Halle
Presented a very brilliant appearance byits
numerous and splendid contents rAmong
these was numerous display of Carpets and
Bed-quilts, some of them truly beautiful
specimens Of fine Ca5inct-ware, Ornamental
Needle.work skillfully wrought, rich spcci.
mems of Raised Worsted,work, Seat Covers
and Embroidery; also large collection, Of
Domestic and Household Articles, made Of
Silk, Worstcd, Shells, and other Materials
We must refer to the Premium List.fsr par
tIculars. Suffice it to say, the ladies have
done themselves credit at this Fourth Fair Of
the Cedar Valley, and We hope they will do
still better next year. 1o2 entries.
saw .g2 FLORAL HALL. Elsl8 isaH
This was to the majority, the most attrac-
tive part Of the exhibition. II consisted ota
tent aox6o feet, made of new white canvass.
1t was surrounded on the inside with q
double range Of tables for fruits and flowers.
over which were festoons Of cvergreens and
wrcaths of flowers; in one end was trian-
gle platform raised for flowers. II was beau.
tifully decorated with red blue and white
muslin, and hung with engravings and paint.
ings. 1t was covered with choice Boquets
and Baskets Of flowers. In the center was
an elevated platform, on which was a TEN
pie of evergreen and flowers, dedicated to
PoMosA, FLORA, and CERES, and surrounded
with plants in pots, and flowers Of every hue,
This design was got up by Mrs. A. s. MFRS.
THE TEMPLE OF THE NEEDLE. 'a.A
In this Hall were 4 Sewing Machines at
work. 1t was n beautiful sight, and cnatcd
much interest. g<gD 4
Fruits and Flow srs, tho number Of entries
were ri. 7&aa4 ~ III
81 vE0ETABIn HALE
The exhibition of Vegetables was exfen
siveand contained many fine articles Squash
es weighing T5 lbs. .,-the finest Potatoes that
we ever saw. r. p. SPEAR, had Potatoes
that could not be beat in the world, We doubt
whether the show Of vegetables could be beat
by any other country in the universe, We
challenge the best. sg s,~gs, s;,.a -
Number of entries, 259
.sas9 I qsr DISCRETIONARY LIST.
Was very large and fine entries, en-.
bracing a large list Of articles. A description
will be given when the Board Of Directors
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This display was fine for our Valley We
found here Apples from the grounds of our
townsman, A. Mullarky; y Grapes BY, ,Wm.p.
Overman Mrs. J. r. Barrick, +. b., Adams
and Benz. Knapp. 90 Number of entries, 20.
600 il FLOWERS. sEi8 {"
Al entries. The display IN this department,
was fine. The collection Of Cut Flowers from
the Nurseries Of vapPeit & Heycr, Of Dubu.
que, deserved and received much 'praisc.
Great credit is due these gentleman for their
display. Friend Stcarns also exhibited a fine
collection. We win al some future time M.
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Is ,,.....,, LAST DAY. a sa..1a
Nothing pleased US SO much as the SIGHT .f
SO many sober, intelligent and happy peoplc.
This day was q brilliant and memorable one.
Tho weather. was fine, and the occasion, drew
together very large crowd, and all seemed
well pleased with the Farmers jubilee.
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Was delivered by Dr. Gro. nsrnAcrra Of
Island Grove, Butler County. twas plain
practical address, and was listened to with
great deal Of attention. II was on the i'm.
portanco Of the practice of Agriculture, and
the means Of adding to its dignity and, prc.
eminence. twill be published. After si,o
Address, the Band played a favorite air, and
thenthree cheers were given for the Speaker.
and vote Of thanks for the able manner in
which it was delivered. AA1 Committee was
appointed for the purpose Of procuring the
Address for publication notlIsis issa
sgYg4aqy 4 OFFICERS. aogisf9 -
/ The next business was the election Of Off.
GERS, and0a COMMITTEES appointed 10 report