The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
:. IOWA J.
TATE FAIR
FOR 1900.

ors. This does not mean that any of
the important things belonging to O
state fair proper are to be omitted,
but the usual, in fact, more than the
usual things for a state fair, have
been announced in the fair catalogue
which has been widely circulated, so
the more recent announcements have
to do with the later acquisitions and
special features.
Premium stock will be photograph
ed and these photos will be published
in the Year Book to be sent out
next winter. Views Of the grounds
will also be taken with the people
during the fair, to be used in the
same way, and the improved condi-
ton of the grounds with the new
buildings being erected will make a
grand showing.
Races-Realizing that the speed de-
Partment will draw many people, the
races, except running races, are q
1or large purses, six hundred dollars
each. These are heat races and will
be closely contested. The running
races are for good purses, but not as
large as the harness races.
Amusements-Never before has
there been such q variety of amuse-
ments provided for, and it is safe to
assume that all will be pleased.
Thinking to please the children q
Pony and Dog circus has been Sc
cured and it is safe to say that the
trick mule performances will not be
soon forgotten by the little folks.
Then there will be many high wire,
trapeze performances and other feats
OF skill and daring. There will be
juggling and straightforward perform
ances that will please as well as
mystlfy those who see these wonder
ful acts. There will be trick house
and the acts performed in it will
astonish all beholders.
Freworks-There will be grand
display of fireworks, beginning Mon
day evening. August 9th, with 4
change in program for each evening,
so that those who have seen one Of
these displays will desire to see all of
them.
In spite of the added attractions
no extra charge will be made, and
those who enter the gates in the
morning can stay until all is over at
night without extra charge. The fair
management have taken precautions
so that no extortion shall be prac-
ticed In the price of feed for stock
or provisions for people, and all nee
essary articles can be procured on the
grounds, delivered to the purchaser
at his tent or booth. Tents and other
facilities can be had on the grounds.
Music-The famous Fifty-frst Iowa
band has been secured for the fair
and they will have their Filipino
Mascot with them. This band is
noted half round the globe and
should receive hearty welcome by
the public.
Railroads-The several railroads Of
the state have agreed to sell low
round trip tickets to the fair. These
tickets can be bought on August 23rd
and will be good returning home at
any time not later than September
90. No better opportunity will offer
for families and friends to have an
outing on the pleasant camp grounds
and at the same time enjoy the best
fair ever held in the state. Friends
should arrange for reunions during
the fair. Those who have removed
from Iowa should take this opportun-
ity to return for visit and every
facility is promised by the fair
management to facilitate all such
undertakings.
Street Car Service The increased
capacity of the electric street car
service promises to meet the require
ments for this fair and 1t is believed
that no delay will occur in reaching
the grounds.
Double Track Railway-There is q
double track railway reaching the
grounds, with frequent trains and
al arrangements. have been made for
nighfgt trains. 30 that those who do
notsSsash foreman ON the grounds
over; might can return to the city or
to the;ttstions Tor departure home.
Accommodations; in the City-The
Commercial Exchange has agreed to
maintain bureau of Information
for the accommodation of those who
desire stopping places in the city.
Write to the secretary, stating kind
of accommodations desired. Enclose
q stamped return envelope for reply.
There will be no charge for the in
formation.
Letters of inquiry may be address
ed to the secretary, but matters re-
lating to the different departments
should be addressed directly to the
superintendents, whose names and
addresses are given below:
Tickets-J. c. Frasier. Bloomfield.
Exposition Building and Art-L. n.
Pickard, Harlan.
Neutrality-suspicious. Howat. Welton.
Clinton county.
Speed-C. K. Cameron, Alta.
Iowa Manufacturer C. Windsor,
Des Moines.
swine-Geo. S. Prime, oskaloosa.
Sheep and Poultry-Danl. 9heehan
Usage.
Gates-W. w. Morrow, Alton.
Privilege. w. Wadsworth, Al
coma.
Horse-w. C. Brown, Clarion.
Fruits and Flowers-M. ]. Wragg,
Yankee.
CATTLE. P. Manatrey, Fairfield.
Grain. Seeds, Vegetables, Pantry
and Culinary-A. l.. Plummer, Ivy.
Dairy-G. I. Mckay. Ames.
Practical Field Tests and Electric
Lghts-John Cownic, Dos Moines.
Prepare stock and articles for tn.
best fair ever held In Iowa. Premium
lists win be sent to all applicants.
r. l.. JOHNSTON,
President, Humboldt.
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