1898 Fair Dates Set for Nevada Iowa Event
The notice states the fair will be held on Tuesday through Friday August 9 to 12, 1898 at the fair ground in Nevada Iowa.
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Fair Ground
Nevada
Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
11
Story County Fair Officers for 1898 Named
The Story County Fair announces its 1898 officers led by President G. Ashford and Secretary J. F. Martin. Anna Beatty serves as Assistant Secretary and W. F. Swayze as Treasurer with Curtis A. Wood as Marshal.
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G. Ashford
J. F. Martin
Anna Beatty
W. F. Swayze
Curtis A. Wood
John Riddlesbarger
B. Alderman
Jessie D. Payne
E. R. Silliman
Chas. E. Smith
Ed. Silliman
F. H. Greenwaldt
Premium List for Story County Annual Exhibition
The Story County Agricultural Society presents its premium list with note of organization in 859 and improvements this year. It promotes the fair as an people centered event with rebuilt facilities and enhanced horse accommodations. Entry fees apply to certain classes with a percentage deduction from premiums and all entries close on the fair’s first day. Nevada business closures aim to boost attendance on mid fair days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Agricultural Society
Lowa
American Trotting Association
American Running Association
Nevada
General Entrance Day for Fair Entries Aug 6
Tuesday August 6 marks preparation and entry day for the fair. Gates are free and attendance is encouraged for all stakeholders to assist with entries. Grounds open officers report by 10 am to supervise their divisions and exhibitors must place stock on site. Entries by nine to six at the Secretary’s office, books close six then reopen seven in the city until nine, no further entries unless directed by the Board.
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Board of Directors
Story County
Story County Agricultural Society
Coca Ijees
Wheaton College
Illinois
Chicago
Wheaton
Ill
Othe
County Fair Rules and Premiums in Story County
Detailed schedule and rules for Division J Country Schools and fair events. Describes judging times, exhibition classes, entry regulations, premiums, scholarships, admission tickets, and governance of stock and educational exhibits for August 1898 fair events and school prizes.
Rules and premiums for Division A horses and mules
The text outlines penalties for misrepresenting stock age and disrupting judges with disallowed conduct, plus general rules for attendance, prorated premiums, protest procedures, and specific classes and prize amounts for horses. It defines “Agricultural Horse” standards, minimum height and weight, and harness requirements for three-year-olds and older.
Special Notice to Exhibitors At The Fair
Exhibitors must send a list of articles to the Secretary and obtain entrance boards. No entries on the second day. Only properly entered items with an entry tag may compete. People desiring space may write to the Secretary with the required fee to secure stands booths or stalls. Reduced railroad rates to exhibitors and distance buyers. Auction sale on last two days with one percent auctioneer fee. Stock for sale and those in charge pay gate and stall admission.
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R. R
Contest Entry Notice for Society Scholarship Contest
The secretary of the Society or Prof G W Phillips county superintendent must be notified by August 5 of entry plans. Early notice is essential as the Society may limit entrants by first application. Contest divisions include school work with prizes of 15 and 810 dollars.
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G. W. Phillips
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