Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-28


day. It was the first day for paid adj
missions and it is calculated that $500
persons entered the gates, including
complimentaries Perfect weather was
benefcently accorded to the state fair
management and under tn most favor
able auspices the annual exhibition was
launched:
All roads once led to Rome, but all
the thoroughfares and railway lines
seemed to be leading fairwards all day.
Monday and until far into the night.
Many visitors reached Des Moines
Sunday, prepared to get the benefit OF
the fair in its earliest stages. Hum
dreds OF farmers came in by wagon.
and there was no scarcity of covered
vehicles bearing family parties on the
principal streets leading to the fair
grounds. The street railway had cars
enough on the fair grounds line to-
make trips every five minutes and from
o'clock in the morning until the syS-
tenn closed down these were we'll pat
ronized. The Rock Island began its
suburban service yesterday and carried
large crowds to the grounds and return
ing stherefrom.
For the most part, Monday morning
found the exhibits In order for inspec-
tion. "A few exhibits had been lost on
the railroads, and thus detained, but
in other respects there was nothing
lacking. In some Of the departments it
had been necessary to work night and
day In order to get the exhibits in or
der, and all day Sunday there was much
necessary activity at the grounds.
In the number and variety of its at
traditions. it is certain the fair will
eclipse any previous annual exhibition
In Iowa. In attendance the outlook is
bright for the best crowds in the history
of Iowa state fairs. All that is wanted
Is good weather, and the indications in
this respect are favorable. Yesterday
was Des Moines day, and outside of the
regular exhibits there We're the after
noon races, interspersed with athletic
and acrobattc performances and band
concerts, the evening fireworks being
the grand finale.
The machinery department is one Of
the centers of attraction for the out
Bof-town visitors. Superintendent How
at was much pleased yesterday at the
number and variety of the exhibits.
There is some contention as to whether
It is the largest exhibit OF machinery
ever on the grounds, but IL not the
largest, 1t is certainly in the front
I ranks. 1t has been impossible to find
space for all of the exhibitors. and
while there has been some little frir-s
ton over the arrangements things have
been Strengthened out as we'll as posi-
+ bic. The cattle, hogs, sheep and poul-
try entries have come up to expecta-
tons the cattle exhibit being probably
the finest in the way Of live stock dis.
plays. The horse exhibit is fairly good
One feature of the horse department is
the exhibit OF Shetland ponies, which
are petted and caressed by countless
visitors
At exposition hall, the space is occu-
pied by the displays of local firms. The
interior is gay with streamers and bunt-
ing, and the exhibits are arranged with
skill and taste. The agricultural hall.
near by is much like other agricultural
halls that have gone before, but none
{ the legs interesting. 1t is a wonder OF,
prodigious growths Of corn and oats and
wheat, pumpkins. melons, apples and
other products of the farm. One sec
ton teens with nlarvels in the way of
Jellies and preserves that We're the adj
miration Of many hungry-looking Wis
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races and terraces Of strange and be-
wildering creations in cakes and pies
and cookies and kindred edibles Near
by is an incubator engaged in the BUSH
ness Of producing artificial chickens. 1t
. is one Of the most sought after exhibits
OF the agricultural building.
The art exhibit, horticultural hall
and the dairy hall drew many specta-
rssyesterday. The Polk county build
ting, pleasantly situated on the hills on.
: the east side Of the grounds and in
charge of Capt. j. A. Brewer, was a
resting place for many.
The Iowa equal suffrage building was
opened yesterday, with Mrs. F.. H.
Hunter in charge. Other ladies OF the
association will assist in caring for the
building during the week. The suffra-
gists are giving away souvenir fans to
all callers and making their guests as
comfortable as possible. On the fans
are sentiments that speak a few words
for the equal suffrage cause. In this
way the ladies, do some missionary
work during the week.
Near at hand is the w. C. T. u.
building, In charge OF the state organi-.
cation of the union. 1t is a sort of rest
ing place and hospital for tired women
and children by day. while cots were
rented at night. Temperance literature
10 distributed at the building, which is
managed by committee consisting of.
Mrs. e. B. Hurford, of lndianola, Mrs.
4 Florence Miller. of Des A1oines and
Mrs. n. B. Howe, of Des Moines. Mrs.
Miller is In active charge and will be
the entire week.
The booths and stands are countless.
They begin just outside of the fair
grounds on the west side and stretch.
away into the hills to the east for UNI
known lengths. The fair management
will realize a large sum from these
& privileges, the purchasers OF which are
vendors OF strange ana unnamable tenn
pea'ance drinks, ice cream, lunches and
square meals. A number Of the
churches have opened eating houses.
Each booth has its hawker and the
chorus of cries that emanates from
them. mingled with the music that ac-
4 companies the merry go-round, the
beating Of tambourines in the Midway
4 and in the side shows. fuses together in
such q chorus as can be found at a
state fair only. One source Of .rief for
the keepers of booths and lunch pavil-
ions II found In the plentitude OF the
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