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Classes of Entries to be Judged Agricultural Fair Continued The Unity Observer reports the follow premiums awarded by order of the Unity Agricultural Society Secretary 1864
Livestock For the best Stud Horse, kept within the town for six months, over 3 yrs old 8.00 Best yoke of Oxen, not over 8 yrs old 8.00 Best pair of Steers, 4 yrs old 4.00 Best Bull, 2 yrs and upward 8.00 Best Milch Cow 6.00 Best Merino Ram 5.00 Six best Merino Ewes 3.00 Best blooded Boar 4.00 Best Sow with her litter of pigs 4.00 No animal for which a premium has been awarded shall be considered for like premium in the future. Crops The best acre of Wheat 5.00 Best acre of Indian corn 5.00 Best acre of Oats by weight 5.00 Best half acre of Flax 4.00 Best half acre of Turnips 3.00 Best half acre of Ruta Baga 3.00 Ploughing For Ploughing 1-8 acre sward land in best manner, shortest time & least expense 4.00 Domestic Manufactures For the best piece of Domestic Fulled Cloth, not less than 10 yds and not less the 3-4 yds wide 4.00 Best piece of Cassimere, not less than 10 yds and not less than 3-4 yds wide 4.00 Best piece of Carpeting, not less than 20 yds 4.00 Blankets, Flannels, Linen Manufactures The best pair of woven blankets 3.00 Best piece of flannel, not less than15 yds 3.00 Best piece of Linen Shirting, not less than 10 yds 3.00 Best piece of Linen Diaper, not less than 10 yds 3.00 Butter, Cheese and Wine The best cheese, not less than 10 lbs 2.00 Best butter, not less than 10 lbs 2.00 Best gallon of Domestic wine 2.00 Hats and Leather The six best men’s Woolen Hats 2.00 Three best side of tanned sole leather 2.00 Six best dressed Calf skins 2.00
AGRICULTURAL FAIR CONTINUED
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