The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-02

neighbors are doing in every depart
ment OF trade, and show what we are |
doing. All can learn the business re-
sources Of the county, &c. In addi-
tion to the business advantages, come
the social features, which is certainly
an item that cannot be too fully ap-
preciated. Citizens and friends meet
without any conflict Of interest, all
interested in encouraging the various
industries of the county meet to note
and discuss in a fair, friendly way. the
merits and improvements, or in like
spirit to criticise, &c. Old friends
meet, who but for this, would have
nothing to bring them together. Our
great trouble with the farmer is, his
business is such as to keep him at
home so much that he loses all desire
to go out into society. Anything
therefore that will cultivate social
qualities in him should be encouraged.
A man who expects to be an intelli-
gent farmer must keep posted in the
improvements Of the country, and
this he can do best by going out
among his neighbors, and visiting
such places as are designed to promote
these interests All counties having
well regulated and prosperous County
Fairs as rule, take an active part in
our State Fairs. County Fairs furn-
ish the material for State Fairs. The
State Board is beginning to appre-
ciate this fact, and as a consequence,
are treating County Societies with
much more consideration than for
merly.
In commencing this little article [
did not intend to offer anything in
the way Of argument to convince you
of the Importance Of our County Fair,
because [ am satisfied our people are
too intelligent not to understand this;
but | did intend to tell you what the
Board have done for our Fair to come
off the 10Th, 18th and 18th of this
month, and | did intend to ask your
hearty corporations. The Board, in
getting up their premium list, were
cramped somewhat by the impover-
ished condition Of the Society, but
were disposed to exercise all the liber-
ality the circumstances justified, Of
fering on many articles Of Importance
larger premiums than ever before, and
did much to improve the list generally
by harmonizing it. The percentage
fee of 10 per cent. will not be charged
this year. All you have to do in or
der to compete for any premium offer
ed, is to buy a membership or family
ticket, which will cost one dollar. To
make the Fair more enjoyable to the
fun loving, it was arranged to have
the pacing match the first day, the
trotting match the second day, and
the sweepstakes the third day. New
classes have been added, composed Of
the different irons manufactured in
our county, also the different ores and
Goals found in our county. This be-
ing our chief source of wealth, should
attract its full share of attention.
The Board are exercising unusual care
in the selection Of committees, having
already chosen and notified by postal
all the committees composed of fe-
males. These committees, as well as
those to be chosen, will represent ev-
cry part Of the county. Several new
items of interest will be introduced
during the Fair. So far as I am con-
cerned, propose to work hard for the
Society, and charge nothing for my
services. In addition to my general
interest, | feel a personal pride in
making our Fair success. | there
fore promise to do my utmost to give
all who take part in it, fair count
that in all its details it shall be fairly
and honestly conducted, and as soon
after the Fair as possible see that q
statement of the receipts and expend-
itures is published in our county pa
pers; in this way, giving every mem
Der a full understanding, which is un-
doubtedly their right.
Now, all that | have said, and the
Board can do, will simply amount tc
nothing, unless the people support the
Fair. It is, and [ know it, in YOU
power, and without much effort tc
make it a splendid success, enabling
the Society to pay full premiums, or by
withholding your support and counsel
make it an utter failure. Success this
year means everything to the Society
1t will save its life, restore confidence
and lay the foundation for increased
success in the future.
Let US in this case apply busines:
principles just as we would to othel
matters that we wish to make success
full, and our Fair will give satisfaction
to all. JOHN l.. LONG, Pres,
2w Jackson Co. Ag. Society