The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-22
The agricultural Society

A meeting OF the officers, directors
and others who are interested in the
success Of the Howard County Agri-
cultural Society was held at the
auditors Office, Saturday last, Janu-
ary II.
NJ. b. Doolittlc was chosen presi-
dent in place Of Geo. w. HOLSTER,
resigned, and tho following board OF
directors was elected for the ensuing
year; Vernon Springs, W. H. ALE.
man; New Oregon, 5. A. Converse;
Albion, G. u. Ashley; Forest City.
II. H. Wells; Chester, L. Sanborn
Oak Dale, H. H. Bither; jamestown.
j. Z. Bennett; Saratoga, Geo. Mer-
rill; Howard Center, B. F. Stone
Paris, G. w. HOLSTER; Howard, Geo.
Chambers; Alton, James Irwin; Win
neshiek county:--Orleans, L. r.
Brown; Fremont. VIM. Webster;
Lincoln, VIM. Blackburn.
After the vote was declared unani-
nous Mr.. Doolittle said In substance
Agriculture is the one great bust
ness OF our county. From it we de-
rive nearly all our revenue. To
place n man at the head OF this SO.
ciety is to bestow upon him the
highest business honor in your gift
It may not be out OF place to out.
line my purpose in guiding the con.
duet Of affairs. Economy will be
my guiding star In all things. Nc
unnecessary outlay OF money will b.
made. And il God shall grant u.
sunshine we will endeavor to pay
our premiums in full. I do not nc.
cept this position for the money
there Is in it; and il salary shall
come to me / will divide 1t among
our boys and girls who are now un.
der Is years OF age-the future mcI
and women Of Howard county: One
tenth to the boy who shall exhibil
the greatest and best collection O
farm products, including fruit. grain
and vegetables, which he has assisted
in producing; one tenth to the CIR
who shall exhibit the greatest AnG
best made collection OF garments
cut and fitted by herself; one tenth
to the teacher and clnss who shall
give the best exercises III arithmeti.
(class under age); one tenth to the
teacher and class who shall give tho
best exercises in grammar (class
under age); one tenth to the boy
who shall exhibit the best broke
team generally, driven by himself
one tenth to the girl who shall 81
hibit the best collection Of pantry
stores prepared by herself; one tentl
to the boy who shall exhibit the bes1
made farm implement produced b,
his own labor; one tenth to the CIR
who shall exhibit the best ten pound.
Of butter manufactured by herself
one tenth to the boys who shnll ex
hibit the three biggest water melons
for the use OF the members OF tn,
society; one tenth to the girls wht
shall exhibit the three choicest col
le ctions OF flowers to be used in dec
Grating Floral Hall during the fair
will name as suitable persons from
which to form committees to awar,
these prizes, il they will accept: Prof
L. T. Weld. L. Sanborn. T. Griffin
Mrs. Ct. w. HOllister, Mrs. j. B. Bar
} Der, Mrs. G. I. White. Mrs. E. v. Ben
nett, Mrs, Irene G. White anc others
To those who have minds which rul
in Il different line or thought iron
J my own I will say, kick Mt Nose a
, much as you please, but supper
. your agricultural society. Be foun,
among tho exhibitors and. rs / hav
done before you, carry away some q
J our grandest premiums us your re
I ward. Trusting to you, the sunshin
and the harvest, return you m
thanks"
r, After good deal OF discussion, O
, which all present expressed Il unan
. imous wish, 1t was decided to hol
our next fair on Tuesday, Wcdnes
day, Thursday and Friday. Septem
. Der =, .. 10 and IL, 1856. The meet
ing adjourned to meet ut the call G
the president Tor tho purpose Of re
vising the premium list. appointin
division superintendent, and sue
other business MS may come up.