Free Trips to Des Moines and Ames for County Winners
Counties across Iowa offer free trips to Des Moines and Ames for top corn growers in the Acre Corn-Growing Contest and corresponding contests. Winners include boys with the best corn record and girls with top domestic science results, with accompanying prizes for mothers and statewide sweepstakes victors. Local officials urge planting at least an acre and note Silver King seed as optional for eligibility in premium contests at the fair and winter institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
County Superintendent of Schools
Fair and Farmer’s Institute
Lessioo
Sioux County
Boys and Girls Club Acre Corn Growing Contest Enrollment
Sioux county boys and girls are urged to enroll in the Acre Corn Growing Contest conducted by the Extension Department of Iowa State College Ames. Contest rules require self work with some help for very young participants. focus on selecting an acre plot, best seed, soil prep, and producing the best yielding corn under Iowa’s banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
E. H. Hubbard
Iowa Boys and ‘Girls Club
Washington
Eri
Iowa Boys and Girls Club
Sioux County
Iowa
Shady ad fragment hints at new outfit purchase
Fragmentary OCR cites a line about a new outfit and a guidance to a location two blocks east of the Hivery barn. No clear names, dates, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chia
Hivery
Subscribers Offered Settlement Plan for 1911
A 1911 notice offers subscribers a settlement option to clear arrears by May 1, 1911. It promises reduced rates for one year and a chance for long-time delinquents to pay all arrears plus one year in advance. The plan aims to reduce debt and extend reading time for a small payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Notice to Hull Residents to Remove Filth by May 1 1911
Residents in the Incorporated Town of Hull Iowa are warned to clear all filth on their property by May 1 1911 or the town will remove it at their expense. An ordinance covers the notice and will be strictly enforced dated Hull Iowa April 10 1911 En. C. Wen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Iowa
En. C. Wen
Nursing As A Career World Wide Free Training Offer
The Philadelphia School for Nurses in Philadelphia Pa offers free scholarships to young women nationwide. Room board travel and incidental expenses are provided plus a two year course and options for a short course or home study. The school is a benevolent institution aimed at helping women pursue nursing without profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphis School For
Wwested
Philadephia
Philadelphia School For
Nuraca
Notice to Contractors Hull Ia 1911 Bids Due May 9
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the Town Clerk s office until 7 o clock P M May 9 1911 for the construction of street crossings and sidewalks per specifications on file in the clerk s office. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check of 25 dollars. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated at WMTail Town this 17th day of April A 1911 E C Stevens Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Wmtail
E. C. Stevens
Renter Wanted for 560 Acre Stock Farm in Turbulent Area
Renter sought for a well improved 560 acre stock farm. the renter lacks funds to stock fully and seeks a way to overcome this. Inquiries directed to OC NL Sawyer Hull Iowa. additional notes mention horses for pasture and various local notices.
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Sawyer
Hull
Tewa
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