Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21
FAIR IS A SUCCESS
Good Weather and Fine Attractions
Attract Large Crowds.
THREE FINE BASE BALL GAMES
unusually Interesting Exhibits in
Various Departments, Splendid
Attractions, and Fairly
Good Crowds.

The Winneshiek County Fair of
1910 will compare very favorably
with the fairs of recent years in this
county and with those of the coun-
ties of this section of the country.
In all that goes to make up good
fair, exhibits, attractions, amuse-
ments, weather and crowds, there
was satisfactory showing. In the
quality of the exhibits this year ex-
celled, if not in quantity, although
practically all of the available
space was taken up. There was a
good crowd present on all four days.
especially on Thursday, when the
grounds were packed. AS usual all
expenses, including premiums, will
be paid in full, and there is prospect
of neat balance being left in the
treasury as a nucleus for next years
! fair.
Attractions and Amusements.
In the line of attractions and
amusements, which in late years
have become one of the most i'm
portant features of county fairs,
there was much to enjoy. Especi-
ally were our people pleased to have
the opportunity to hear the two
candidates for congress in this dis
trict, Congressman G. n. Haugen OF
Northwood and Hon. ID. d. Murphy
of Elkader. While neither of them
talked on politics, but both spoke OF
agriculture, its importance and its
progress, yet it gave the people an
opportunity to meet and to hear
them, which was much appreciated.
Mr.. Haugen was to have spoken
Tuesday afternoon, but owing to the
stormy weather the address was
postponed until Thursday, and Mr..
Murphy spoke on Friday
The troupe of Japanese acrobats
were especially good and they gave
very satisfactory performance
every day, which was witnessed
with much pleasure. The marching
flag drill of the Womans Relief
Corps was novel feature that
proved a drawing card, the ladies In
their natty uniforms executing diff
ficult maneuvers with unusual exact
ness. The balloon ascensions were
among the best ever seen here and
were watched with interest, as they
always are.
Among the tent shows Cora Beck
with, the champion swimmer, and
her associate, Miss Hellerman, the
Norwegian diving girl. was the steI-
lar attraction. Their wonderful
feats were a delight to all who Wis
tied the fair and witnessed this at
traction. Then there was Renix
Bros negro minstrels, the merry
go-round, and a number of other
places where the people could be
amused and entertained. All COM
bined in making very successful
fair
We were unable to make as close
an inspection of the exhibits as
usual this year, but wherever we
went We found the departments we'll
filled with a showing that reflected
great credit upon the county in this
uncertain year during the growing
period. and to reflect credit upon
this county means a showing that
will compare with anything any
where, because we have the best
county on earth.
Floral Hall.
There were many things in floral
hall to attract attention from the
visitors. The usual number of dis
plays by the merchants were very
neatly and attractively arranged,
showing the various lines carried by
them. Marsh Music House with
pianos and piano player kept the
visitors entertained with beautiful
music; Mott & Co.. dry goods, no.
tions, etc.; Ruen & Haugen Co.,
cloaks and ladies' garments; Ben
Bear. fur goods, gents clothing and
furnishings; Miss Mae Wall, millin-
cry; Decorah Furniture Co., kitchen
cabinet, etc.; Alfred Peterson, Sim
ger sewing machines.
Perhaps the most interesting dis
play on the whole grounds was
made by Gustav Larsen of the west
side, a young man yet in his teens
1t was an attractive arrangement of
a large collection of Winneshiek
county animals, reptiles and birds.
which he has mounted. Besides the
showing of the animals, etc. found
In the county, the excellence of the
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