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Farmers Champion

Location

Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

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Pie supper boosts funds for local poultry association event

The community pie supper raised 22.26 from 28 to 24 pies with bidding contributing to the poultry association's finances. Special features included blindfolded tastings and a violin performance by Mrs. Morgan, with Rev. Hickiman and Miss Laflin among top tasters. Proceeds cover premiums and expenses, leaving a small reserve.

Rev. Hickiman Bertha Laflin J. H. Willhite Aie Mallen Heory Hasenbeek Jennie Spoon The Poultry Association

Poultry Show Thrives With Cash Prizes and High Scores

Morgan wins 15.00 cash prize and Mrs. Dolezal earns premium for largest and best display. West posts highest scoring bird, with many entries scoring over 92. The show, though down in turnout due to high feed costs, remains a strong local event as exhibitors strive to meet judge standards and avoid disqualifications.

Morgan Irda

Harvey Calls Conference on Road Surfacing in Oklahoma City

W H Harvey president of the Ozark Traffie Association calls a Friday December 20 meeting at the Les Mackina hotel Oklahoma City. County commissioners road engineers and supporters of any hard surfacing method are invited to hear differing propositions and help decide the best practical plan for wood roads movement nationally.

W. H. Harvey Ozark Traffie Association Les Mackina Hotel Oklahoma City Oxara Ozark

Farmers Champion Show Notes Top Poultry Winners

The Farmers Champion prize of 65.00 went to Prank Dolezal for the largest display. Reds led with 72 points, White Orpingtons 67, and Barred Rocks 61, though Reds had tighter competition. Entries included 8 Reds, 48 White Orpingtons, 28 Barred Rocks, and 17 White Leghorns with smaller counts for Buff Orpingtons and Black Minorens.

Dolezal Rae T. R

Poultry Show Results Highlight Leghorns and Orpingtons

The report lists weights and placements for White Leghorn and White Orpington entries led by Wendell Wettengel and John Jacobs with multiple cockerels pullets and hens. Other exhibitors include A E Conard D Fugh and Mrs F Dolesal with breeds such as Buff Rocks Light Brahmas Black Minorcas Blue Orpington and Bourbon Red Turkeys at the event.

Z. Westen John Jacobs Rock-At F. Dolesal J. L. Brows O. Wi. Patney G. K. Mor W. R. F Pritahman

New Buff Rock Cockerels Shine at Regional Shows

Last week T, Ryan shipped two Buff Rock cockerels from the northeast state area. One finished third at the Muskegon State Fair. A. P. Wettengel Shrine White Orpington won first prize at the Oklahoma City show last January and again as a cockerel at the same show the prior January.

Ryan Muskeges A. P. Wettengel Orpington Oklahoma City Aeock Eame

Poultry Exhibit Ships Birds to Lawton County Fair

Several locals sent chickens to Lawton for the county exhibit this week. J. EB. Gibsom shipped two White Orpingtons and A. P. Wettengel sent twenty White Orpingtons to Lawton Monday noon for display.

Lawten J. EB. Gibsom A. P. Wettengel

First Cat For Winter Light Up Barns and Sheds

Farmers urged to repair and seal windows in barns hog houses and poultry houses before cold weather. Add sash insulate and create more light while stock of lumber and building materials is available for immediate purchase.

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