Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
lava State Fair.

Nix. EDIroE:-I respectfully call
the attention of the public to the
preparations made for the State
Fair at Cedar Rapids, September
9th, 10th, llth, 18th and 18th.
!. The grounds, fifty acres, well
watered and intcrsperse.l with for
est trees, have been thoroughly
cleaned up and arranged with neat
ness and taste. The newness of
last year is fast disappearing, and
a fine sward Of blue grass and white
clover now covers the surface.
2. The fences have been rebuilt,
and the grounds thus made more
attractive. and visitors entirely Sc
cure from possible accident from
teams and the testing of horses, and
the exhibition of cattle.
8. Tho Amphithcatcr, now near
ly completed, is six hundred feet
long. set on stone piers, has heavy
timbcrs and single roof, and will
comfortably hold 5000 PERSONS
This will add very largely to the
comfort Of visitors. 1t will be free
ut all times except during the con-
test for the purses Of $500 and
$1,000.
A. In the Improvement of the
Grounds there has been used more
than 100000 feet of lumber and 5OO,-
900 shingles, atfordino 500 stalls
for horses and cattle, $50 pens for
hogs and sheep. a Fine Art Hall,
Vegetable Hall, Floral Hall, a
Dining Hall, Offices for the Presi-
dent and Secretary, all these at a
cost of nearly $4,000, and atfording
facilities for an exposition of our in
dustrics i'll which all can take pride.
st The Society has secured the
services of the Vinton Zouaves as a
Police Force, and the public may
rest assured the duties will be well
and thoroughly performed.
6. The refreshments will be in
charge of an experienced caterer,
will be abundant, of good quality
and at reasonable prices.
I. All immoral, indecent or noisy
Side Shows, and all games of chance,
gambling, and traps for the unwary,
will be prohibited and promptly
suppressed.
s. Hotels and private houses
will be prepared to accommodate
those from abroad at reasonable
rates, and no one need feel the want
of a good bed and Square NEAL
8. Railroads will offer Largely in
creased facilities for reaching &C.
dar Rapids md Fair Grounds, both
for visitors and articles for exhibi-
ton. Every car that contains only
articles for the Fair will be imme-
diately transferred to the grounds
and unloaded there. Freights free;
visitors at about half-fare on all
roads. Trains will run regularly
and at short intervals, from the de.
pot to the grounds, at merely nomi
nal 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, it is believed
will add greatly to the interest OF
the Fair. Some of the best horses
in the United States are expected.
The Board of the State Agricul-
tural Society of Iowa, are much
gratified in being able to hold out
these inducements, and to give as.
surances that the people Of Iowa
and neighboring States indicate a
determination to make and sustain
a better exhibition Of our products
than has ever been held.
For Premium Lists and informa.
ton, address the Secretary, Hon. J.
M. Shaffer, Fairfield, Iowa, or
JOHN ScoTr, President.
Nevada, Iowa.