The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-08-14
REGULATIONS,
FOR THE TuIRD ANNUAL FAIR.

l.. Competition will be opened to ad-
joining counties, field crops exceptcd).
Hay and bedding provided free of charge
for actual exhibitors.
9. Articles for which no premiums are
offered will be entered in the class to which
they naturally belong, and will be passed
upon by the Committees on those classes,
they recommending such premiums as
their judgment may dictate such recon-
menda:ion however will be subject to the
approval of the executive committee.
3. Tie Executive committee will use
all diligence to ensure the safety Of stock
and articles after their arrival and arrange
ment on the grounds but will not be re-
sponsiblc for any loss or damage that may
occur. 1t is particularly desired that ex-
hibitors will give their personal attention
to their property, and Mt the close take
charge Of the same.
4. Exhibitors are expected to obey the
Marshals promptly in producing their
stock when instructed to 10 so, and any
person proving refractory will be ruled
out from competing.
5. Should any individual enter an ami
NAL or article in another name than that
Of the bona fde owner, the person making
such entry shall not be allowed premium
should one be reported by the judges.
g. Should any individual enter any
vegetable production, or any manufacture
cd article, or anything else, in any other
name than that of the producer, maker, in
ventor, or improver, no premium shall be
paid. notwithstanding one may be awarded
by the Colsmittee.
Z. Premiums will not be paid on arti-
cles or animals removed from the exhi-
bition before its close, unless such removal
has the special approval of the President.
8. The Medal of the Society shall be
considered the highest award, and shall be
given only as Il first premium.
8. No animal, article, or product shall
be entered for more than one premium.
10. If it be asccrtained that any ex-
hibitor has made OF caused to be made any
false statement in regard to any animal
or article exhibited, or if any exhibitor
shall attempt to interfere with the Judges
or Committee in the performance Of their
duties by letter or otherwise he shall be
excluded from competition.
II. Those who present claims for pre-
miums on Field Crops must state in writ
ing, under oath, according to their best
knowledge and belief, rs concisely as pos
sible, the following particulars, to wit !:
Tha condition of soil at the commencement
of cultivation, quantity Of manure (if any)
for the crop, as we'll as the previous crop,
and the kind Of manure used, the kind of
seed, time and manner of sowing, the
quantity Of seed, manner for harvesting
and cleaning, the amount of crop by actual
weight, the expense of cultivation, &C.,
and must furnish sample of the crop.
The principal facts mus also be substant-
lated by disenterested party.
70. Articles not included in any of the
classes may be entered for discretionary
premiums.
Is. Should the money in the Treasury
be insufficient to pay the full amount. OF
premiums awarded, such awards for the
current year shall be discharged when
paid pro rata to the full extent of the
amount of funds on hand after defrayine
incidental expenses.
MARSHAL AND POLICEMEN.
IA. The Chief Marshal shall have
charge of the grounds (under control of
the Executive Committee) and command
Of the Police Corps during the exhibition
and it shall be his duty to make himself
familiar with the programme and execute
it without further orders unless some
change therein shall be made by special
vote of the Directors.
TICKET SYSTEM.
10 All persons, whether exhibitors OF
not, will obtain tickets of admission at the
Treasurer's stfice.
IS. Any person may become an annual
member by paying one dollar.
Members will be furnished tickets
which will pass them during the Fair
Single ticket, admitting one person once
IS cents.
Children between and IA years of age
10 cents each.
II. When nothing in class is deserv,
ing premium, committees may withhold
it at attheirtdiscretion. The awarding com