Tractor Pulling Contest Set for Louisa County Fair
The Louisa County Fair hosts a tractor pulling contest on Friday August 12 open to rubber tired tractors. Weigh in by 11 30 a m with event at 12 20 p m at Weber and Huston scales in Columbus Junction. Four weight classes from under 500 to 13 500 pounds. Weighing 9 a m to 11 20 a m. Arts and Crafts division directed by Leona Peters with rules on display and blue ribbon restrictions. Best of fair award. one class only. extra weights allowed bolted to tractor.
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Art Poster Contest Opens at Louisa County Fair
The fair sponsors an open class for posters themed Our Heritage with suggested topics landmarks wildlife soil forests and democracy. Entries due Monday and judged Tuesday with awards of 15 10 and 5.
NFU Charges Food Industry With Price Ballooning
National Farmers Union accuses processors and retailers of inflating retail prices from modest farm cost rises. President Tony T. De Chant cites milk and bread, notes farm price gains far exceed consumer increases, and urges congressional inquiry led by Sen. George McGovern. Prices rise amid reduced production. call for investigation into retail food pricing practices.
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