The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-09-01

ing season will be more propitious. as re-
CARDS weather. than have been the past
two years. Despite the fact that the
rain interfered largely with the receipts,
the officers have not allowed that to in-
terfere with the premiums for the COM
ing season, as will be seen further down.
Indeed, In some cases the prizes have
been increased.
INDUCEMENTS.
In addition to the premiums offered
by the Society. the Chamber of Com
merce, the pork packers, the proprietors
of the leading hotels of this city. and
other enterprising citizens have offered
creditable special prizes. Also valuable
special floral premiums are offered by
James Wick, florist, Of Rochester. n. 7.
The grounds are in excellent condition;
track for trials of speed, all that could
be desired; buildings in the best possible
state of repair. and by the erection of
suitable building to accommodate the
poultry department, which our enter
prlsing citizens have generously built,
ample accommodations will be furnished
for both exhibitors and visitors in every
department. Facilities for reaching the
Fair Grounds are unsurpassed.
Hacks, omnibussses, etc, will be limit
ed to very moderate charges during the
Fair, and the necessity for their use will
also be obglated, 10 great measure, by
the running Of railroad tralos between
the Union Depot and the grounds every
few minutes.
The hotel accommodations will be
ampIe for the accom- mediation of the
public, and DO advance will be made up
on the regular rates.
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Persons Intending to exhibit should
bear in mind:
]. That if they desire to make their
entries with little trouble. delay and an
ncyance to themselves avoid the errors
incident to the hurry of the first two
Jays of q State Fair, and cause smile
upon the faces Of the clerks in the Office
Of the Secretary, at the Office of the S.
ciety, Plankinton House, Milwaukee, as
early Ia the week previous to the fair as
possible, with a fee of $l.50 accompany
ing, except IN case Of Life Members,
who exhibit free.
9 That the exhibition will be open to
the world,
8. That all heavy machinery, especial
ly such as is to be operated, must be in
place and ready for the attachment Of
power, on Saturday, the 5th of Septem
Der.
4. That ne prizes are offered in the
classes of machinery and implements for
agricultural and manufacturing purposes,
except for the largest display of wood
and iron working machinery in actual
\ h,,t
tee will be appointed to examine all such
machinery and implements 10 this de-
partment, and report upon their respect
i've merits-a policy recently adopted
and almost universally approved.
5. That articles and animals of every
class must be in place on the grounds by
2 P. NJ. Tuesday, September Sth.
6. That the examinations by the judges
will commence on Tuesday, at 2 O. clock
P. NJ.
The following special premiums are Of
fared In addition to the regular prizes Of
the Society:
Messrs. Plankinton & Armour and Layton & Co..
pork packers, Milwaukee-Swine, Glass a.. 800
Peirce Whaling iron merchants, Milwaukee
Wagons and plows Glasses 80 and 46-...........135
Chamber of Commerce, Miwaukee-Wheat
class Zo.- %
W. H. Cottrill, proprietor Plankinton House,
milwaukee, and J. F. AItisdel, Proprietor
Newhall House, Observation-Disclosures, Glass
lou
James Yick, Florist, Rochester, N. Y.-Floral
prizes, Glass 80 ..0u
REGULAR.
For the best acres of wheat raised on
the same ground for the successive years
1872, 1873 and 1874, yield not less than
so bushels per acre each year, 5000.
For the best acres of corn raised on
the same ground for the successive years
1872, 1873 and 1874, yield not less than
rs bushels per acre each year, $500
Competitors for these premiums must
make their entries, and send in their
statements for each year before the
December meeting Of the Board.
DIVISION "A
Department of Horses, Jacks and
Mules-Total amount Of prizes, S2.863.
Cattle Experimentation amount of
prizes. 81. 249.
Sheep Experimentation amount of
prizes, $3.50.
Swine Department-Total amount of
prizes, S549.
Poultry Department-Total amount of
prizes, S165.
DIVISION "B.'
Agricultural Departmen:-Total amount
of prizes, $673
Fruit and Flower Department-Total
amount of prizes, S1,177.
DIVISION sc.
Department of Machinery and Impie-
meats Total amount of prizes, $l10.
Department of Manufactures. Total
prizes, 1924.
DIVISION "D.''
Department OF Natural History. Many