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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
3
A long advertisement or essay extols Rhode Island Reds as a superior poultry breed. It highlights out-breeding over inbreeding for dual utility, egg production, robust body, and meat yield, noting their warmth and adaptability for farm flocks.
The article praises White Leghorns for profitability and high egg production. It claims Leghorns are world renowned for egg laying, efficient feed use, and industrious hens. It notes R I Red and other breeds compare unfavorably in feed efficiency and output. The piece cites specific egg counts and asserts Leghorns outperform competitors in market timing and price.
A historic note lists multiple awards for a cock referred to as Red. Bugk II across fairs in Indiana from 1914 to 1918. It highlights 1st and 2nd place finishes, a $25 silver cup for best male, and the bird’s planned exhibit at the Hendricks County Poultry Show in Danville January 17 to 22.
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