County Commissioners Award Eight Bridges Contracts
Davison County board met in special session on August 20 1909 to award eight bridge contracts including steel and A truss designs to several bidders led by Gouteacts for specifications. After opening bids the board awarded to pin Bridge Co. and others with total awards around 1994 dollars and set milestones for completion by November 10 1909. Members present were Nash Annis and Allison with adjournment to 1:30 pm and later actions included county expenditures and tax abatements plus a 200 dollar exhibit funding approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nash
Rose Annis
J. R. Allison
Wim. Nash
Nde Anis
Pin Bridge Co
County Auditor's
Cound
Novi
Eee
Recognition for Girls State Board of Agriculture Premiums At State Fair
The State Board of Agriculture will award 100 dollars in premiums at the Huron state fair September 13 to 17 for the top seven girls based on a points system. Entries must be the entrant's own work or a joint entry by two siblings, with a variety of baked goods, canned fruit, pickles, jelly, butter, textiles, and crafts scoring points toward a total of 2,000 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Huron
No Diplomatic Shifts Expected Until Congress Convenes
Beverly Mass august reports outline that no foreign policy changes will occur before congress begins. Senator Aldrich is to discuss the money commission report, while the administration defends tariff legislation. Ambassador Reid may brief the president on Britain’s stance and the next U S representative at St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Aldrich
Money Commission
Reid
Court of St. James
Prizes for Counties at Corn Palace Exhibit
The corn palace committee offers prizes for county agricultural exhibits during the palace week. First prize 150 dollars, second 100, third 50, plus 35 dollars to counties that exhibit but win no prize. Space for about 25 counties. eight have secured space and more are nearing agreement. Secretary Ness urged counties to apply promptly to participate and benefit from eastern visitors and future returns.
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Ness
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Nebraska
South Dakota
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Seache
Winter Brothers
India
Henne
Pin Co
Central State Bridge Co
Hennepin Bridge Co
Beach Mfg. Co
American Book Co
School Cook
Rand, McNally & Co
School Ginn & Go
Burdett & Co
School Hooks
Man Usher
Dakota Central Telephone O
A. J. Kings
D. Barnard & Co
Webster, Cook & Co
J. W. Broadbent & Co
Mdse
J. H. Ferris
Peg
John Hoye
S. W
L. B. Webster
B. V. Cook
Elmer Bliss
J. €. Dodge
City of
Mitchell
Baker Township
L. Miller
R. L. Lathrup
Davison
Corn Palace
Jail
Court House
A. J. Annis
J. Hf. B. Anderson
Mitchell, So. Dak
Kidrey
Putin
Bhoop
Dr. Shoop
Kokskeh
GM Anodacs Gonracopos
Taft
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