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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1880
Page
4
A 19th century political platform outlines loyalty to the Union, paying debts, promoting industry and commerce, and limiting subsidies to private firms. It defends constitutional limits, civil education, anti sectarian funding, and reforms to immigration and public service. It critiques Democrats for loyalty to patronage and defends radical civil service reform under Hayes.
A collection of 19th century party resolutions favor free public schools funded by taxation, nationwide protection of citizen rights, honest elections, sound currency, and backing for John Sherman as presidential nominee. It praises Hayes administration and urges Republican unity in Ohio for the national ticket.
Morgan N. Morgan serves as president with Isaac N. Alexander as vice president and C. A. Melsheimer as treasurer Henry Robinson is secretary. Directors include John G. Rupright M. H. McCoy Frank Carlo Joseph Johnson E. B. Gilliland I. W. McElwain Abraham Balyeat Alexander Mentzer. Superintendents of classes list several names for cattle horses sheep hogs fowls farm crops field crops and various class numbers.
Exhibitors must enter their articles for exhibition by the first day of the Fair with strict enforcement. All animals or premium contenders must be on the Fair Grounds by 10:00 a.m. on the second day and remain there until the Fair closes, horses excepted. Hay and straw are provided free to exhibitors and corn oats are available on grounds at reasonable prices. Membership tickets cost one dollar and grant entry with family. single tickets are 26 cents. children under twelve pay ten cents. Members may compete for premiums up to three dollars without extra entry fees. premiums over three dollars incur a ten percent charge. Nonmembers pay one dollar per article for premiums not exceeding three dollars, plus ten percent on amounts over three. Van Wert county residents may join for one dollar. An animal in one class cannot compete for premiums in another except as a single animal may be shown as part of a pair, herd, or flock. The trotting ring will be prepared to make the exhibition engaging and the Board seeks countywide support to boost premiums and Society membership.
The first day will be devoted to making entries trials of plows harrows and other agricultural implements receiving and arranging stock and all articles in halls.
The exhibition opens Thursday September 30 and closes Saturday October 2. Gates open at 6 a m daily with officers at posts. Event starts 10 a m and runs to completion with a noon intermission. All items remain under board control during the fair and no removal without department head permission. Vehicle entry fee is twenty five cents and saddled horses ten cents.
Only the owner may exhibit stock for premiums and violators forfeit premiums. Matches horses or mares and double teams must be owned by one person. Entry cards must be on animals or with the groom. Stock exhibition begins at the time specified in the program. Exhibitors should have stock ready when called by the Marshal or be ruled out. On Sept 30, superintendents will receive and arrange entries at the Fair Grounds in Van Wert. All entries must be made by the first day, at the Secretary’s office on the Fair Grounds. The Secretary will issue an entry card with number, class, and animal age.
The text outlines premium for exhibitors, committee duties, and judging rules. It covers eligibility, shared duties, and penalties for misclassification, plus stock handling, ring procedures, and premium ribbons. It also lists requirements for grain crop premium claims including land measurement affidavits and grain quantity affidavits with samples.
During the exhibition a flag system marks each class. Red flags general use horses, white flags draft horses, blue flags for general sweepstakes, yellow flags for mules and jacks, and the national flag denotes thoroughbreds.
Entries show best bull and heifer categories by age, with prizes from 1.00 to 800.00. Items include cows with calves, milking cows, butter and bread products, fruit butters, and various vegetable or fruit entries.
Superintendent McCoy notes the fair offers a best plate of various fruits and dried produce. Entries include Catawba Hartford Concord Delaware Iona grapes and dried apples and peaches with specific named apple varieties on plates.
The entry lists best pint currant wine and blackberry wine and best gallon cider with entries for elderberry wine and strawberry wine. References to Peisteins GTA Pe WiNC and garbled text appear among the wine names.
Entry book lists prizes for cattle and horses with age categories and prize money. Best Bull over 3 years earns 5 dollars to 3 dollars, best bull calves and cows receive smaller sums. Classes cover bulls cows and heifers from under 1 year to over 3 years.
Best Bull over 8 years old 600 3 60 Best Bull over 2 and under 3 300 2 00 Best Bull over 1 and under 2 200 100 Best Bull Calf under 1 year 200 100 Best Cow over 8 years Old 500 3 00 Best Heifer over 2 and under 3 300 2 00 Best Heifer over 2 and under Best Heifer Calf under 1 year 200 10 Written statements must be furnished as to Milch Cows as to age time of calving and quantity of milk and butter for a given time and pedigree as near as possible
Fragmentary OCR shows ClassJ 3 cakes and jellies with best pound cake best marble cake best fruit cake best sponge cake best jelly cake best ginger cake best white mountain cake best corn starch cake and various jellies including currant grape quince crab apple gooseberry rhubarb strawberry raspberry blackberry cherry elderberry. Likely a catalog of cake and jelly entries with many misspellings and placeholders.
The document lists Best Stallions, Geldings, and Mares by age, plus best Sucking Colts, Brood Mare with foal, and pairings. It also notes prizes for horses and a battery of fruit and vegetable canning entries including peaches, pears, berries, and jams. Entries include Best Tomato and Maple Molasses as well as pickles and preserves.
Prize list from the county fair includes categories for best mare over three years best mule in various age classes and best pair of mules with cash awards ranging from one to two dollars and several entries noted by location or breeder.
Abraham Balyeat, Superintendent, outlines livestock awards for best buck over and under one year, best ewe over one year, best ewe and lamb, and best pen of five lambs with prize amounts shown in the local notice. The readable figures indicate cash prizes of 2.00 and 1.00 in various categories.
A compact display of livestock reads Best Buck over 1 year Best Ewe over 1 year Best Ewe and Lamb Best pen of 5 lambs with a judged lineup at the county show featuring top entries from local farms.
Entry list shows Best Boar over 1 year with prizes 600 and 300 for various divisions. Best Boar under 1 year and Best Sow over 1 year compete for cash awards of 600 and 300. Best Sow under 1 year and Best Sow not less than 5 Pigs also listed with multiple prize amounts. Separate Small Breeds and 6 pigs under 6 months entries appear with 400 and 200 prizes.
The excerpt lists pricing and lot designations for boars and sows with weights and ages, including Best Boar over 1 year and Best Sow under 1 year. Pigs counts and amounts appear next to categories, though the readable text is fragmented and includes stray letters and numbers.
Fragments show Superintendent Frank Carlo presenting seed lots including Best bush White Wheat Red Wheat Yellow Corn White Corn Barley and Flax Clover and Timothy Seeds with quantities near 100 units. Exhibit highlights include Best half bush Clover Seed and Best half bush Timothy Seed amid a varied agricultural display.
John G. Rupright Superintendent presents a catalog of fabric and knitwear with prices for wool blankets flannel coverlets jeans carpet linen and knitted stockings mittens and socks. The list shows multiple quantities and unit prices though many entries appear garbled.
A historic catalog fragment lists top quilts and related textiles with values including Best cotton patch-work Quilt and Best woolen patch-work Quilt. Display entries cover various needlework items such as silk quilts, embroidery, crochet, and lace work. The array highlights sewing and garment pieces alongside decorative fabrics and accessories.
Alexander Mentzer superintendent showcases exhibits including best flowers and louse plants, best hair, beadwork, cane work, leather work, artificial flowers and stamping with noted prices and awards.
A damaged OCR item lists various prize categories such as Best Oil Painting Best Ambrotypes Best India Ink Paintings and Best Crayon Drawing, plus displays of sewing machines and Melodeon entries with corresponding prize amounts. The fragment confirms a local exhibit or fair with multiple judged categories and modest dollar prizes.
McElwain, Superintendent announces a $100 purse for the three fastest trotters in mile heats with entry 10 percent of the purse. Five or more entries required. three or more to go. Premiums of 6000, 2500, 1500 with times 3:00, 3:15, 3:30. Free to all. Trotting to start 1 PM Saturday October 3rd.
An advertisement touts Climax Page's Climax Salve as a universal cure for sores ulcers scrofula eczema fever sores and more. The maker claims 25 years of use with no failures and guarantees cure when other remedies fail. Sold by Druggists nationwide.
A Victorian era medical ad touts Moffat's Life Pills and Phenix Bitters as universal cures for malarial diseases nervous disorders and digestive issues. Claims include vegetable pills regulating the stomach liver and body systems with certificates of cures and prices per box or bottle. Sold by J P Mills sole proprietor at 85 Liberty Street New York.
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