The sunshine was brilliant and the cloudless sky was the essence of what Helen Hunt Jackson long ago referenced in her poem “October’s Bright Blue Weather.” It was, in short, a perfect day for time travel.
Logan Bly, 10, of Garretson yanks an ear off a corn stalk. Her third-place finish qualified her to compete in the national event in West Lafayette, Ind.
Bill Doyle of Flandreau provides free wagon rides around the contest grounds.
A tractor clears out partially picked rows to give each contestant a clean start.
Deb Redder, a competitor in the women 50 and older division, works along a row. She took third place in her category, qualifying for the national meet.
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Clayton Johnson, 16, of Garretson flings a freshly picked ear into the horse-drawn wagon beside him.
