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McGuire, S. T. McLaughlin, W. D. Sheean, A.M.
Simmons and M.J. Campbell.
In 1905, when it was incorporated as simply
Anamosa Fair Association the following were added to
the list of members: Clifford L. Niles.James E. Remley.
Dr. T.C. Gorman and H.E. Beam. The officers under the
incorporation were: H.E. Beam, president. John Z. Lull,
vice-president: A.C. Watters. secretary: and Clifford L.
Niles, treasurer.
In 1926 the old buildings used for the stables, which
were moved to the south side of the fair grounds, were
destroyed in what had started as a grass fire on the J .H.
Stutt farm, which was operated by Clarence Stutt. New
stalls would replace the old ones.
Prior to the Anamosa Fair Association, in September
1902, there was an estimated 15,000 people attending
the fair held at Anamosa. The 4-day fair attracted
people from Manchester. Clinton, and other towns on
the Milwaukee railroad. The big amphitheater was
wholly inadequate to accommodate the vast throng
who came to see the horse races, baseball and other
attractions. The midway was crammed with people.
There were food and lemonade stands, shows. cane
men, a merry-go-round and a big ferris wheel, all
drawing a rushing business during the Tuesday
through Friday fair days.
While one or two shows turned out to be of
questionable character, only two men were seen under
the influence of liquor.
it was noted that at the Monticello Fair no "hoochiekoochie"
was allowed on the grounds that year. The
Anamosa newspaper editor wrote, “We certainly hope
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Admittance card to Anamosa Fair in 1900
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