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County hog judging yields top producer and record hog growth
Fredrick topped the county hog show with 222 pigs from 22 sows averaging 10.09 pigs per litter and a birth to market gain of 117 pounds daily. Competing were Bert Berkland Emmetsburg Floyd Fosnell Curlew James Dahlhauser Whittemore and Eugene Berkland Terris. Iowa retained county championships by participation. Mrs Harry Van Wyk Pella grew a remarkable cockcomb blossom measuring 16 inches across and weighing 2% pounds without special care.
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Fredrick
Bert Berkland
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Floyd Fosnell
Curlew
James Dahlhauser
Whittemore
Eugene Berkland
Terris
Harry van Wyk
Pella