Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-09-04
County Fair.

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State and County Agricultural Societies
display inviting bulletins in the shape OF
premium lists and huge colored posters.her,
aiding the friendly passages at arms short
ly to ensue between the followers of the
various industrial CARTS. Not with the
blare of trumpets of the blazoning of gor-
geous banners peceding slaughter, blood
and death, do the promoters of these
peaceful tournaments encourage the atten-
dance of the people. But with plate and
money and useful books, and the desire of
meeting old friends, of seeing the crowd
and being part of it, are they tempted
forth from their habitations and drawn to
the place where fat cattle most do congre-
gate.
These fairs are fast becoming one of the
institutions of the people, and though liza
BILE to perversion, yet in the majority OF
cases they accomplish much good. No
one can attend even a county fair, and
view with open ey es the articles on exhibit
ton without deriving some idea, which in
future may be worth many greenbacks.
The premiums offered, in many instances,
are mere trihes; but this should not, and
we are happy to observe seldom does
deter competitors from exhibiting. The
combative faculty, the desire to win, the
spir it Of emulation, is often stronger than
owe for the almighty dollar. What big
thing it is to be ad judged the best bread
and butter maker in the county. Think Of il
girls! And who shall say that the individ-
ual who drives home his stallion, decked
with the triumphal ribbon, does not expe-
rence feelings as rapturous as ever thrilled
victor knight, kneeling to receive his chap
let from the hands of beauty. This spirit
of generous rivalry in the peaceful arts is
stimulant to exerton, an aid to progress
an assistant to civilization, and should re-
ceive every needed encouragement. The
Iowa County Agricultural Society contrib
utes its mite toward the good work, and
invites the atten ton of the citizens of the
county to the premium list and time fixed
for holding the 18th annual fair, viz
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sep
TENDER 30th, October 1st and I'd. Since
the organization of the society, thirteen
years ago, it has had, like other institu
tons, it's cups and downs"-its dark and
bright days. Through much tribulation
and many difficulties and against serious
oppositons it has at last arrived at point
where the way seems clear ahead. The
grounds owned by the society are clear OF
encumbrance, and the buildings thereon
finished permanently, and will last many
years. The entire indebtedness of the socl-
ETY. is $3Sl.93. With proper encourage.
ment from the people, and a good atten-
dance at the coming fair, this debt may be
liquidated, the society placed in a solvent
position and enabled in future to offer
more generous premiums to the exhibitors
Its officers appeal to the good citizens of
the county, to take hold Of the matter and
make this fair success. The society is
not the institution of any clique or party.
but is of the people and for their benefit
1t belongs to them, and they are response
BILE for its failure or success. State and
ncighboring county fairs deserve and
should receive our aid, but in this as in all
other similar cases, " charity begins at
home" Sustain your own home institu-
tons that are planted in your midst, and
depend upon you for development, and
having done that you may then look
abroad for objects of sympathy.
Then to all the citizens of Iowa county
we say, come to the fair, and bring your
wives and children, and those of you lack.
ing these Injuries, bring substitute in
the shape of handsome young female hop
picker. 15
Forsake for a few days the tolls and anx.
ieties of your usual avocations, the jangla
of politics and the wear and tear Of money
getting. come up to Dodgcvillc and we
will do you good. Every thing looks well
for fine exhibition, and if you will only
all come, we promise to show you big
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