Nevada fair to open at Story County grounds in 1898
The Story County Agricultural Society announces a four day fair at the Fair Ground in Nevada Iowa. Events run Tuesday through Friday August 9 to 12 1898 with exhibits and activities for locals.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
4
SITORY COUNTY FAIR OFFICERS FOR 1898
List of officers and division superintendents for the Sitory County Fair 1898. Includes president G. Ashford secretary J. F. Martin treasurer Anna Beatty marshal W F Swayze and numerous division heads such as Floral Hall Dennis Maloney Agricultural Hall D M Grove and many more with district superintendents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Beatty
W. F. Swayze
Curtis A. Wood
John Riddlesbarger
B. Alderman
Farm Implements and Machinery Geo
Conolly
J.C. Alum
C. Hamilton
J. Riddlesbarger
D. Booker
Premium List for Story County Annual Exhibition
The Story County Agricultural Society presents its premium list for the Annual Exhibition. The association, organized in nine years ago, promotes a prominent Iowa fair with remodeled grounds and improved track and buildings. Entries close on the fair’s opening day with specific fees and deductions. exhibits must be on ground by the first day and supervised by appointed superintendents. Businessmen will close shops for fair days to encourage attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Agricultural Society
Iowa
Rses
American Trotting Association
American Running Association
Nevada
Board of Directors
Story County
Nny County Agricultural Society
Borog
Reese
Wheaton College
Minols
Chicago
Society
Wheaton
Story County Fair Rules and Premiums Notice 1898
The document outlines August fair preparations, entry deadlines, and daily schedules for stock and articles. It covers opening times, judge meetings, classes, admission rules, and prize premiums for story county schools, stock, and crafts, plus entry, stalls, and conduct guidelines.
Division A Rules for Horses and Mules at the Fair
The text sets rules for exhibits and judging at the fair division on horses and mules. It covers penalties for misrepresentation and disrespect, protest procedures, premium payment rights, and classifications with payment schedules. It defines requirements for road horses and agricultural horses, including height and weight bounds and harness presentation.
Special Notice for Exhibitors and Auction Sales
Exhibitors must submit a list of articles to the Secretary to receive entrance cards and avoid day‑of delays. Entries on the second day are prohibited. Article entry requires proper Secretary books and an entry tag. Reduced railroad rates apply for locals and distant attendees. Auction sales feature a 1 percent auctioneer fee with stock sellers paying gate and stall charges.
Contest Entry Notice for Society Prizes
Contestants must notify the secretary or Prof G W Phillips county superintendent by August 5 indicating intent to compete. Early notification preferred as the Society may limit entries and accept them in order of application. Division for school work lists prize amounts of 15 and 10 dollars and outlines entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Phillips
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Sitory County Fair
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J. F. Martin
Jessie D. Payne
E. R. Silliman
Chas. E. Smith
O. B. Alderman
Ed. Silliman
F. H. Greenwaldt
Phoebe V. Mead
Collins
L. Oliver
Franklin
Geo. Hemstock
Grant
E. F. Bell
Howard
W. J. Veneman
Indian Creek
T. T. Henryson
LaFayette
T. J. Pollock
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L. McKim
Milford
Chas
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J. I. Hostetter
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Lon. G. Hardin
Washington
Ole Langland
Palestine
Gee
Danskin
Sherman
Edgar John
Union
Geo. White
Richland
May Boynton
D. M. Grove
Eli Oppenheimer
B. F. Winsett
O—Flowers
Lou Proctor
A. B. Shrader
Miss Maloney
Geo
W. Dyer
J. W. Sowers
M. Funson
Miss May Boynton
D. E
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