Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1916 — BUSINESSMAN JOIN POULTRY ASSOCIATION [ARTICLE]

BUSINESSMAN JOIN POULTRY ASSOCIATION

_ ■ j Greatest Interest Even Shown and Success of Next Year’s Exhibit Assured In Advance. , ‘ g- ' i f * The poultry show closes this Saturday evening and it has been one of the best shows from all standpoints ever held in this city. That it is a good thing for the city and country and that it is appreciated by the businessmen is proven by the fact that there has been a great addition to the membership. President Emmet Pullins and Secretary John Webber decided to invite all the businessmen of the city to join the association and they complied with such ready responses hat the officers wish to express their gratitude for the aid their membership will bring. Forty new member® were secured by 10 o’clock this Saturday morning. It is desired that all stockholders attend the show this evening, being on hand at 7 o'clock.

' The show drew a goodly number of people Friday afternoon ■ and evening. A pair of fine Barred Rock chickens donated by Emmet Pullins were given away and they were awarded to Miss Lucy Ulm. This eving a pair of White Wyandottes will Neither Emmet Pullins, the Barred Rock breeder, nor William Hershman, the Black Minorca breeder, are exhibitors this year, but Mr. Pullins promises that he will show next year and will try to induce Mr.' Herhisman to exhibit his brds. The men who have gven their time to the success of the show are well pleased and express the belief that the 1917 show will easily surpass any ever given in the county.