Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1912 — HEN SELLS FOR $800 FOR LAYING 281 EGGS [ARTICLE]

HEN SELLS FOR $800 FOR LAYING 281 EGGS

“Lady Show You” Winner of Laying Contest Brought Fancy Price— Good Poultry P&ys. An egg-laying contest held at Mountain Grove, Mo., in which there were entries from all parts of the country, was won. by “Lady Show You,” which laid 281 eggs in the year. The hen has been sold for SBOO. This is another proof that it pays to raise thoroughbred poultry, for the record of Lady Show You is a remarkable one. c - We are the only merchant that has shipped in apples in car lots, and are able to give you better fruit and save you from 25 to 50 cents a barrel on same.

JOHN EGER.

The navy is about 6,000 men short of its authorized strength. In the past few months enlistments have droped off in an unprecedented degree. Fancy Christmas boxes filled with the best chocolates, y* pound, 15c; 1 lb., 25c, at Rowen & Kiser’s, phone 2021 • President Taft announced yesterday that he will not fill the post of ambassador to Great Britain left open by the death of Ambassad&r Reid. Let us sell you your Christinas dinner order. Phone 202, Rowen A Kiser. *