The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-08-17
IOWA SOLDIERS, ORPHANS FAIR.

Armed Rebellion has been suppressed; and
in the contest Iowa has nobIy done her full!
done to perfect the monument of her patriot
ism and renown-to proVi}e far the help(.ss
orphans Of those vho haze .falten in tic eontest.
To fully appreciate the proud position of
Iowa, you need onl travel into the ncighbor-
ing States. Iowa is recognized as being frs,
in furnishing Soldiers, and they among the
"bravest of the brave
True to the reputation thus gained, Iowa
has been first in her efforts to provide for
the Orphans Of her gallant dead. To fully
preserve that reputation, she must complete
the provision. The Fair to be held at Mar
shalltown, August 18th, if it is an "Ioua
success will do this. But to make it such a
success will require that the people of crcry
County do their full duty. This is peculiarly
the ''Peoples' enterprise" and to which every
man, woman and child will delight to contrib,
ute if an opportunity is afforded. 1t is con
fdently expected, and urgently requested,
that the people Of every county and locality
will at once organize corps of solicitors and
that not only the merchants, mechanics, and
other residents of the cities and towns will
be called upon, but also every fnrm,er will be
solicited to contribute of his money, stock,
and farm products-if they cannot each give
a COW, pig, sheep, or chicken; and if they can
not give hun1rcd bushels Of wheat, corn,
oats, potatoes, or other product; let them give
one or more, or even Jract'on of one. Take
subscriptions in writing in pass books, and let
the articles be delivered as soon as convenient,
at depot established in the county seat and
other necessary points in the county. Send
lists of contributions before the close of the
fair to II P Williams, Secretary, Marshall
town. Send all money to b. +. Allen, Dcs
Moines. The articles contributed will either
be sold by the lists at the VAR, or taken pos
session Of and used or sold Immediately after.
There are many Of our soldiers orphans
who are dependant and helpless, ami ~W
have to be supported 1y the pcople Of the cou"
ties. 1t is best for the orphans, aud cheapest
for the people, to do it at the "liome.' Let
the econontst, therefore, as well as the Lencu-
olent, contribute literally.
Suitable bulldogs for the Fair are being
erected, including general "Sale Hall, di-
yidcd into sections, so as to accommodate all
the different Departments; "Floral Hail.
for snecimens of floral and Horticultural pro-
duets, herbariums, ornamental flower pots,
hanging baskets, boqucts, birds, household
pets, &c &c, &c; "Fruis Arbor' for
nufserymen and fruit growers, where nursery
products and fruit will be exhibited and sold;
a "Fine Ar. HalI' fo- paintings, photographs,
drawings, designs, pictures, needle work, wax
fruit and flowers, fancy leather work, statuary,
&c. &c Relic and Curiosity Hail. for flags,
weapons, missiles, mementoes of deceased
soldiers, rustic baskets, chairs, &c, and ornl-
biological and geological preparations, miner
aloyical specimens, &c, &c; an "Agr'cultu
raj Implement and Ioveotio" l'n''' &c, Sc;
Ample accommodations will be provided
for all who may be pleased to attend the Fair.
The people of Marshallto"n VIII open their
houses to the Fair visitors. The officers Of
tho Fair hav. provided five hundred "wall