When was it published?

August 10, 1850 in Anti Slavery Bugle

Domestic News August 10, 1850

Anti Slavery Bugle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ohio State Fair, Cincinnati, Camp Washington, Live Stock Exhibition, Toll Exemption, Railroad Transport

New Lisbon, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Preparations are underway for the Ohio State Fair in Cincinnati in September, with grounds at Camp Washington enclosed and buildings ready. Expect large attendance of Ohio farmers and unprecedented live stock exhibition. Tolls exempted on state canals for exhibits; railroads expected to offer favorable transport rates.

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Ohio State Fair.—The note of preparation is already heard in various parts of the State, for the great Fair to be held in this city in September next. The show grounds at "Camp Washington" are already enclosed and materials are in readiness for putting up the large buildings, tents, &c. The farmers of Ohio will be there in their strength, and judging from the accounts we have from the interior. the exhibition of live stock will be the greatest of any demonstration of the kind ever known in America. The Board of Public Works have ordered that all articles designed for exhibition, passing on the canals and other public works of the State shall be exempt from toll. both going and returning, and it is expected that liberal arrangements will be made with the several railroad companies for the transportation of freight and passengers.-Cincinnati Nonpareil.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Ohio State Fair Cincinnati Camp Washington Live Stock Exhibition Toll Exemption Railroad Transport

Where did it happen?

Cincinnati

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cincinnati

Event Date

September Next

Event Details

Preparations for the Ohio State Fair include enclosing grounds at Camp Washington, readying buildings and tents. Ohio farmers expected in large numbers with greatest live stock exhibition in America. Board of Public Works exempts tolls on canals and public works for exhibits going and returning. Liberal railroad arrangements anticipated for freight and passengers.