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The Laramie Republican
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
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Publication of the Iowa State College score card for judging plowing contests, outlining points for furrow line, back furrow, uniformity, trash coverage, width, depth, ends, and dead furrow finishing, totaling 100 points.
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PLOWING SCORE CARD
Following is the score card originated by the Iowa State college for the awarding of points in a plowing contest:
Line of furrow, 15 points.
Each furrow straight from end to end.
Back furrow, 10 points. Back slightly raised and all trash covered.
Furrows with uniform top line, 15 points. Furrows without breaks or depressions. Top of furrow may be slightly ridged.
Trash covered, 15 points.
Trash not visible in line of furrow.
Width of furrows, 15 points,
Uniform as compared with one another.
Depth of furrows, 10 points.
Uniform and within the limits specified for the contest.
Ends uniform, 10 points. Plows in and out at guide furrow.
Total, 90 points, which is perfect when no dead furrow is finished.
Dead furrow finished, 10 points.
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Primary Location
Iowa
Event Date
Saturday, January 12, 1918
Event Details
Score card originated by the Iowa State college for awarding points in a plowing contest: Line of furrow (15 points, each furrow straight from end to end); Back furrow (10 points, back slightly raised and all trash covered); Furrows with uniform top line (15 points, without breaks or depressions, top may be slightly ridged); Trash covered (15 points, not visible in line of furrow); Width of furrows (15 points, uniform as compared with one another); Depth of furrows (10 points, uniform and within limits specified); Ends uniform (10 points, plows in and out at guide furrow); Total 90 points perfect when no dead furrow finished; Dead furrow finished (10 points).