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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1859

Page

2

Steam Plow Premiums At State Fair and Northern Meet

The Resentive Committee of the Miivois Central Ratfrottt Company offers 61800 for best steam plow and other farm work. Three scientific machinists to be chosen by the State Agricultural Society test the engine on the Central Road. The fair will draw thousands from Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and beyond as steam plows compete and the Northwest fairgrounds provide ample accommodations.

Miivois Central Ratfrottt Olfre Leatn Prairie Farmer Te Bast Stes Wugise Farra State Agricultural Society Irevidua Atraid Asl Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Freeport Northwest Michigan West DR. Morse Irb. Morse Morse Eurrope Asia Africa North America Morae Morads Maclyes Ution B. Serre A.J. Waite Whit & Cy White Sule Dr. Morae Toduk Eute Tay Genias

Farmers Rally For State Fair Attendance In Prairie Farmer

W H Van Epps reports strong regional enthusiasm for the upcoming State Fair with Farmers Clubs forming in Lee Whiteside Ogle Carroll Henry and Rock Island counties. He predicts large northern turnout and urges Stephenson County to ensure robust local representation and a standout exhibit at the festival.

W. H. van Epps State Agricultural Society Dixon Lee Witeside Ogle Carroll Henry Rock Island Prairie Farmer Stephenson

State Fair Grounds Chosen at Freeport for Illinois Farmer

President Ellsworth and Secretary Francis visit Freeport to select grounds near the city and depots for the next State Fair. Grounds cover about forty acres with lodging, fences, and buildings to be contracted by Saturday the 12th. Exhibits praised include farm products, stock, implements, textiles, paintings, natural history, and steam plows, aiming to draw large crowds and showcase regional genius.

Ellsworth Francis State Agricultural Society Freeport Illinois Central Galena & Chicago Ilinois Farmer

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