Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 January 1919 — AWARDSMADEAT POULTRY SHOW [ARTICLE]

AWARDSMADEAT POULTRY SHOW

EXHIBITS DECLARED THE BEST EVER MADE IN JASPER COUNTY. The most successful show of poultry and corn ever held in the county is in progress at the Armory this week. Secretary A. E. Wallace states that the number of birds on exhibition not only exceeds all previous records, but the quality is far above that of any previous show. E. C. Troyer, expert dorn* judge, states that the quality of the com is the best he has found in any show held in the state this year and the number of entries has been exceeded only by the Johnson County Show, held in a locality which has long been known for its interest in com. Attendance has been excellent, the hall being well filled during the afternoons and evenings. Breeders report a brisk demand for birds and many have changed hands at from $5 to $25. ' ■ The unparalled success of the Jasper County Show is. due in a large measure to the untiring efforts of County Agent Stewart Learning. The show is free to everybody and farmers and townsmen alike will enjoy spending ah hour or so at this exhibitioiiH

Judging of the corn has not yet been completed and announcement of awards will, be made later. The following poultry awards have been announced: Barred Plymouth Rock*. Jesse Snyder, Rensselaer—2 cock; 1,2, 3, hen; 1,2, 4 cockerel; 1,2, 3, 4 pullet; 1 pen. A. D. Hershman, Medaryville—l, 3 cock; 4 hen; 3 cockerel. Charles Fleming, Brook—--1 cock. Buff Plymouth Rock*. Oren Bell, Parr —1,2, 3 hen; 1, 2 cockerel; 1,2, 3, 4 pullet. Partridge Plymouth Rock*. Frank Snow, Rensselaer —3 hen; 1, 2, cockerel; 1,2, 3, 4 pullet. Frank Foltz, Rensselaer —1, 2 hen. White Plymouth Rock*. John M. Johnson, Rensselaer —1,2, 3 cockerel; 1,2, 3 pullet. S. C. Buff Orpington*. Fred Linibeck, Pleasant Ridge—l, 2,3, 4 hen; 1,2, 3 cockerel; 1,2, 4 pullet. G. B. Porter, Rensselaer — 3 pullet. Clyde Randle, Pleasant Ridge—4 cockerel. - S. C. R. I. Red*. Fred Linback —1 cockerel; 2 pen. Snyder & Robertson, Rensselaer—l, 2, 3 hen; 1, 3 cockerel; 1,2, 3, 4 pullet; 1 pen. Mrs. H. Winters, Goodland—2 cockerel. I. J. Carson, Rensseladr—M cockerel.

R. C. R. 1. Reds. p John L. McGraw, Goodland —1 cockerel; 1 pullet. S. C. White Orpington*. Tom Lonergan, Surrey—l, 2 hen; 1 cockerel; 1, 2 pullet. Blaqk Langshan*. Thompson & Kepner, Rensselaer—1, 2 cock; 1,2, 3, 4 hen; 1, 2 cockerel; 1,2, 3, 4 pullet. Blue Andalusion*. John C. Hill, Rensselaer —1 cockerel; 1, 2 pullet. . Dark Cornish. John Webber, Rensselaer—l, hen. Charles- Leavel, Rensselaer — 1, 2 cockerel. R. C. White Wyandotte*. R. G. Burns, Rensselaer—2, 3 cockerel; 3, 4 pullet. J. M. Sauser—l* cock; 1/2 hen; 1 cockerel; 1, 2 pullet; 1 pen. Partridge Wyandotte*. Frank Snow—l cock; 1,2, 3, 4 pullet. ’ White Pekin Duck*.

young duck. ,A. D. Hershman —1 adult drake; 1, 2 adult duck. John Johnson —1 young drake. Barbom Red Turkey*. Oren Bell—l hen; 1 cockerel; 1 pullet. White Holland Turkey*. Tom Lbnergan—l hen; 1 cockerel. White Embden Geese. Tom Lonergan—l young gander; 1 young goose. Toulouse Geese. J. Dunn, Rensselaer—l young gander; 1 young goose, __J____ Champion*. _ Best Male Barred Plymouth Rock, Jesse Snyder. Best Female, Dark Cornish, John Webber. Best Pen, White Wyandotte, J. M. Sauser. Best Breed Display. Water Fowl, White Pekin ducks, A. D. Hershman. Barred Plymouth Rocks, Jesse Snyder. Buff Rocks, Oren Bell. Partridge Rocks, Frank Snow. Buff Orpingtons, Fred Linback. Blank Langshane, Thompson & Kepner.White Wyandottes, J. M. Sauser. S. C. R. I. Reds, Snyder & Robertson.