The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-08-08
IOWA STATE FAIR.
Of the Preparations and
Prospects,.

I respectfully call the attention Of
the public to the preparations made
for the State Fair at Cedar Rapids,
S.rAe~-Ssr osas, fcsn, TItn, Run, ana
18th, 1872.
l. The Grounds, fifty-six acres. well
watered and interpreted with forest
trees, have been thoroughly cleaned
up and arranged with neatnesa and
taste. The newness of last year 10 fast
disappearing, and fine sward Of blue
grass and white clover now covers the
surface.
2. The fences have been rebuilt,
and the grounds thus made more at
tractive, and visitors entirely secure
from possible accident from teams and
testing Of horses, aud the exhibition Of
cattle.
3. The Amphtheater now nearly
completed, IL six hundred feet long,
set on stone piers. has heavy timbers
and shingle roof, and will comfortably
hold 5000 persons. This will add very
largely TO the comfort Of visitors. It
will be free at all times except during
the contest for the purses of $500 and
$1,000.
4. In the improvement Of the
Grounds there have been used more
than SOC, 900 feet Of lumber and 10000
shingles, affording 500 stalls Cor horses
and cattle, $50 pens for hogs and sheep.
a Fine Art Hall. a Vegetable Hall, a
Floral Hall, Dining Hall, Offices for
the President and Secretary, all these
at cost Of nearly 10000, and afford
ing facilities for an exposition OF our
industries In which all can take pride.
s. The Society has secured the SET
vices Of the Vinton Zouaves as Po-
lice Force, and the public may rest
assured the duties will be well and
thoroughly performed.
@. The Refreshments will be in
charge Of an experienced caterer, will
be abundant, OF good quality and at
reasonable prices.
Z. All immoral, indecent or noisy
Side. Shows, and all games of chance,
gambling. and traps for the unwary,
will be prohibited and promptly sup
pressed.
s. Hotels and private houses will
be prepared to accommodate those
from abroad, at reasonable rates, and
no one need feel the want Of q good
bed and square meal"
8. Railroads will offer largely In
increased facilities for reaching Cedar
Rapids and Fair Grounds, both for
visitors and articles for exhibition.
Every car that contains only articles
for the Fair will be Immediately trans
ferred to the grounds and unloaded
there. Freights free; visitors 1T shout
half-fare on all roads. Trains will run
regularly and at short intervals, from
the depot to the Grounds, at merely
nominal fares.
10. The trotting track has been
greatly improved In various ways;
purses Of $500 for running horses, and
$1,000 for trotting, offered by the local
Association, 1t is believed will add
greatly TO the interest of the Fair.
Some OF the best horses in the United
States are expected.
the Boari Of the State Agricultural
Society Of Iowa, are much gratified In
being able 10 hold out these induce.
ments, and to give assurance that the
people OF Iowa and neighboring States
indicate determination to make and
sustain better exhibition Of our prod
ucts than has ever been held.
For Premium Lists and informa.
ton, address the secretary, Hon. J. NJ.
Shaffer, Fairfield, Iowa, or
JOHN SCOTT, Pres't.
Nevada, Iowa.