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Offers of prizes to boost county schools and a college grant
The text records Prof Akers of Cedar Falls proposing $100 prizes in a county debating contest with nine schools entering and cash awards for top school activities. It notes a loving cup for the winning school and further funds aimed at expanding schools and community centers. A December offer of $500 a year to two boys to study agriculture and return to Halifax County is also noted.
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Patterson
State College of Ice and Engineering
Halifax County