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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
3
The text notes a person who has won many prizes in the state corn show every year at Purdue University. It implies ongoing success but lacks full details on identity or event specifics.
Reports from 260 farmers show 9114 bushels selected this year while 700 farmers reported 2500 bushels last year. Arrangements are made for a Farmers Short Course in January with classes for Wayne and Vermillion counties. Agricultural demonstrations, county corn show and poultry displays center attention in Fountain County in coming weeks.
Peter J. Lux of Shelby County wins the grand champion sweepstakes for ten ears of white corn at the national corn show in Columbia Missouri receiving 500 dollars. John Vogle of Bartholomew County takes 100 dollars for the finest 100 ears and John A. Stainbrook of Johnson County wins 100 dollars for the best single car. Lux's longtime effort to win the grand prize is noted.
Gauze bags crafted to hold powder puff balls are a popular Christmas gift. Made from chiffon silk muslin or gauze with a silk covered embroidery hoop, the bags have satin ribbon hangers and rosettes. Absorbent cotton balls finish with tiny bows. used bags are discarded.
Blue veils preserve the complexion by weakening the impact of strong light.
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