Sundberg Trophy Promotes Iowa Youth Corn Show
John Sundberg funds prizes to spur Iowa boys and girls under sixteen to select and exhibit the best ten ear sample of corn. The new gold and silver Sundberg trophy, $250 last year, boosts statewide interest as Orville Garrett of Mitchellville recently won the prize.
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Des Moines
John Sundberg
Iowa
Aistrict School
Sundberg
Ames
Orville Garrett
Mitchellville
White Trophy at Des Moines Corn Show
The Iowa Corn Show in Des Moines runs November 2 to December 11, awarding the $450 Whiting trophy for the best ten ear sample of corn. The trophy, donated by Hon. W. C. Whiting of Whiting Iowa, has previously been won by Asa Turner E J Easton John Sendberg Bennett Bros C R Bishop and A L Plummer.
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Des Moines
Corn Growers Association
W. C. Whit
Iowa Corn Show Revises Districts Across State
The Iowa Corn Show changes districting from three to four districts with three subdivisions in each, aiming for fairer standings for northern growers. The new regional layout divides the state into east and west sections for balanced competition.
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Iowa
Judges at Iowa Corn Show Explain Placings
A large cadre of expert judges will assess prize corn at the Iowa Corn Show in Des Moines from November 29 to December 11 and explain placings to visitors. The new feature aims to educate attendees as a practical course in corn judging.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Special Railroad Rates for Des Moines Corn Show
Railroads serving Des Moines announce special rates for travelers to the Corn Show encouraging attendance and viewing the city. Limited time offer aims to boost turnout and showcase Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa Corn Show Promises $20000 In Prizes At Des Moines
Picking Show Corn offers prizes totaling $20 000 at the Iowa Corn Show in Des Moines from November 29 to December 11. Amateurs have multiple classes to avoid expert breeders, with emphasis on sample uniformity and a definite target type for judging.
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Des Moines
Iowa Corn Show offers record prizes at Des Moines
The Iowa Corn Growers Association unveils a premium list totaling about 20 600 dollars, 8000 more than last year, boosted by the Des Moines Commercial Club. Top prizes include a 350 dollar Kimball piano for the best ten ears and a 40 dollar Hayes corn planter for the single ear class, with broad awards for yield and market condition and scholarships from Iowa colleges.
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Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
C. B. Knowles
Iowa Corn Show
Des Moines
Des Moines Commercial Club
Hayes
Colleges
Iowa
Judging Corn Ears for Size and Uniformity
The selection focuses on size with large samples favored. Do not pick immature ears and ensure none are frozen. Ears must pass germination tests. rows should be straight and kernels uniform and deep. well filled butts and tips preferred though less critical.
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