Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1899 — The Coming State Fair. [ARTICLE]

The Coming State Fair.

The premium list of the coming state fair has been issued and is a very liberal one, showing a, substantial increase over former years, and the number of articles for which premiums are offered has been substantially added to. A larger and more complete line of attractions has been arranged for than ever before and they will be so put on during the fair as to make a continuous and very attractive show. An auditorium is being built and lecturers of National reputation will be present to deliverer addresses each day. Sec’y Wilson of the Department at Washington will be present one day; Mrs. Borer’s services have been secured for five lectures on Cooking and Domestic Economy;’ Genl Roy Stone of the Department at Washington will handle the subject of Good Roads and Ex-Gov. Hoard of Wis. will talk on Dairying. Samples of stone, gravel and steel roadways will be constructed in the grounds by a Government expert during the week of the fair, a subject in which every interprising citizen of the state is deeply interested. Provision has been made for superior camping arrangements and tents will be put on the grounds at a very low price. A portion of the grounds has'been set apart for the cultivation of corn and potatoes and here, harvesting machinery and other implements will be tested from day to day.