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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



The matter of aiito races for the fair was considered. The prop- 

 ositions from Mr. Moross and Mr. Sloan to pnt on races were read 

 by the secretary. 



Mr. Mullen moved that tlie stock parade and auto polo be held 

 on Thursday evening, September 3d, in addition to the regular 

 night show, and that the auto races be put on on Friday afternoon, 

 September 4th, and the dates of the fair to be August 26th to Sep- 

 tember 4th; live stock to be released Friday, September 4th at 

 tw^elve o'clock noon, and all other exhibits and concessions to re- 

 main in place until 4 o'clock p. m. Friday, September 4th, un- 

 less otherwise provided. Seconded by Mr. Phillips. Motion carried. 



On motion the board adjourned until 1 :30 p. m. 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 



Board met at 1 :30 p. m. pursuant to adjournment, with mem- 

 bers present as at the morning session. 



The matter of erecting a monument or tablet to mark the place 

 of holding the first Iowa State Fair was discussed. The secretary 

 was instructed to confer with the attorney general and ascertain 

 whether or not the funds of the fair could be appropriated for 

 such purpose. 



The secretary read the l)ids received for improvements on March 

 4tli as follows: 



Name of Bidder 



F. Fen-in & Son 



Akin & Flutter 



Louis J. .Jolinson & J. R. Potts 



Lytton Construction Co. 



Henry D. O'Donnell 



,T. E. Lovejoy 



Koss Construction Co. 



W. F. Mitchell 



Geo. M. King 



Potts Bros. 



,Tas. Maine & Sons Co 



B. J. Sweet 



*And 25c per cubic yard lor all grading necessary 



