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Washington County shines at fall festival displays
Washington County showcases diverse exhibits at the Fall Festival including eight hundred ears of corn led by C. R. Oldfield who wins the yellow 16 ear class. Apple displays draw crowds as fruit crops outshine neighboring counties. Small grains show above average yields. Poultry displays exceed last year with 400 birds at the Harvesters building. Horses and mules number near 49 with high quality stock. Livestock shows fill all spaces. 4H and women’s clubs contribute strong entries. Soybeans prove valuable as Jol Arnholt reports cows fed on green beans sustain milk production better amid drought.
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Washington County
Towa
C. R. Oldfield
Wellman
Washington
International Harvester
Meany
Williamshire
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Muscatine
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Parmer
Jol Arnholt
New Hampton
Dairyman
Arnhollt
Chickasaw No. 2
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Arnholt