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Those who attend the State F.iir a Jacks...

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Day
5
Month
September
Year
1888
Copyright
Public Domain
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Those who attend the State F.iir a Jackson tliis ye.ir, dnrlnff tlie wrok com mencinjr Sept. lOth, will be weil repal for thcir trouble. The ratrlea and pre gramme :ve promise of the finest exhl bition in llie history of the society. Jack sou U of itich convi-nient and easy access that a trip whicli is often a prent hard shtp In more distant parts of' the State, i made at once inexpensive and pleasur able. The grounds are flnely shadec! and have been mnch mproved since th last expoMtion. They are close to tli depots, and good food and excellen water are in abundance on the grounds Tti08e who desire to do so will be en abled by the favorable running of train to reach the city in good season in th morning, and return home at au earl hour in the evening, tlms (avtng the ex pense of hotel fares. If they wish to re main over nlght, they will be comfort ably cared for at reasonable prices aiu pee the best electrically lighted city in the United States. Among the attractions at the fai jrrounds the State Agricultural College pioinises to recupy considerable space ii different halls, displaying the work of it students In the mechanical coursc, anc showing latlies and other machines in actual operation by the young men. The Art Department proinises to be one of great interest. The Horticultuial Department will be better patronized than in previous years. The premiums are generous, and must fill every department with flne exhibits. Farmers are earnestly invited to come and brlng the products of their farms and gardens. The live stock premiums offer attractions that they cunnot overlook. The special speed list of $2,500 00 il brlng torether a large ajr}rreLation of fine hor8es. This feature will be a gre it ftï traction in itself. Aside from the fair, a loak tlirough tlie State Prison 11 always intere-tin, and the Water Works, Flre Department Houees, Electric Liglit Work9 and soine of the factories may be seen. An attempt will be male to give ftrangers an idea of the appearance of the city, by means of a collection of views in the main hall. Arranifements liave been nmde for three league games of ball to be playcd on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is hoped the people of the State will take a lively interest interest in the fair and make it the best every held Jackson people will do all in their power to entertain those who oomc. Take a holiday and visit the State Fair.

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Ann Arbor Courier
Old News