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June 19, 1902
Ottumwa Semi Weekly Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
What is this article about?
The governor of Minnesota offered a $50 gold medal to the top butter maker in a state contest. A young Swede from an obscure backwoods creamery won, gaining fame in dairy circles, with the article noting Scandinavians' aptitude for fine butter.
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A LIVE GOVERNOR.
Be it said to his great credit that the governor of the state of Minnesota from his private purse offered a fifty dollar gold medal to that Minnesota creamery butter maker in a state contest who secured the highest scoring on twelve tubs of butter, one made each month during the year. A young Swede running an unknown creamery in the backwoods of the state won the prize, and now he is as famous in dairy circles as the Brazilian with the dirigible balloon. Of course a Swede won the prize, for it is impossible to offer a prize for fine butter and have any other than a Scandinavian of some variety get it.
Be it said to his great credit that the governor of the state of Minnesota from his private purse offered a fifty dollar gold medal to that Minnesota creamery butter maker in a state contest who secured the highest scoring on twelve tubs of butter, one made each month during the year. A young Swede running an unknown creamery in the backwoods of the state won the prize, and now he is as famous in dairy circles as the Brazilian with the dirigible balloon. Of course a Swede won the prize, for it is impossible to offer a prize for fine butter and have any other than a Scandinavian of some variety get it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Butter Contest
Minnesota Governor
Swede Winner
Dairy Prize
Scandinavian Butter
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Of Minnesota
Young Swede
Where did it happen?
Minnesota
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Of Minnesota
Young Swede
Location
Minnesota
Story Details
Governor offers fifty dollar gold medal from private purse for highest scoring butter maker in state contest over twelve months; young Swede from unknown backwoods creamery wins and becomes famous in dairy circles.