The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-10-27
HOME DEMONSTRATION

SelOE Is an interesting ietIeI re-
ceived from Mr. Lee of the Pratt
Food Co.
The poultry raisers are again re-
euested to take note of the articles
en- preparation of birds for fairs.
Kindly let Mr.. Mills or Miss Berrie
know how many birds you expect to
exhibit.
Make the. community fair success
by doing your part.
Elizabeth City, n. c.
Oct. 18th, 1922.
Miss Daisy n. Berrie,
Newberry. S. c.
Dear Miss Berrie:
I am having some prizes sent to
you for the community fair, Newber-
ry, S. c.
am also enclosing my check for
$500 to be offered for the largest OF
birds at the fair. I shall leave the
Offering of the other prizes to your
Judgment.
L is a great pleasure to me to do
nate these prizes and to cooperate
with you in making the fair great
success.
The home demonstration agents
are doing great work in South Caro-
Ina. 1t is my present intention to
attend your fair.
Wishing you much success,
Very truly yours,
(Signed) C. H. Lee,
Representing Pratt Food Co., s16
Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, Va.
Poultry Shows and Preparation of
There is nothing that plays more
important part in improving the va
rious breeds and varieties more than
\ poultry shows or exhibitions. A
poultry show properly conducted is
the final court in determining the
merits of fowl, and in determining
the ability of breeder to produce
standard bred poultry. Poultry shows
not only foster competition, and ere
ate rivalry, but they also make it pos
sibie to compare results. The indiv-
idual breeders have an opportunity
to see what other breeders have ac-
contplisdhed, and to observe where
their birds are strong or weak in COM
parison. Besides these advantages,
the exhi.:..ee.on O. sowls provides addi-
sional features. The best individu-
ais in each class or variety are
awarded premiums and ribbons des-
ignating their place as prize winners.
While the money prizes in most in
stances are not of great amounts, at
the same time the honor and distinc-
ton of winning cannot be measured
in terms of dollars and cents. The
advertising value of such winners is
Of great Importance, and plays a sig
nifcant part in the affairs, of the ex-
Aibitor who has for sale breeding
stock and eggs.
The beginner just starting with
standard bred poultry should first ex-
hibit at the locaE shows and, as his
experience develops, exhibits can be
made at the county and state fairs,
and finally at the larger shows.
Preparing Birds for the Show
Unless chickens are properly man
aged and grown so that they will ma
ture into typical representatives of
their breed, they will noe>make Gre
ditable showing. The selection Of
the birds to be shown should take
place by observing the fowls as they
appear on the range or in the yard at
least month or two before the fair.
Attention will be directed to certain
birds that are outstanding in appear
ance, that possess good type and col
or, and other characteristics that go
to make standard bred bird. Such
birds should be examined carefully in
detail for under color and surface, as
well as for defects and desirable
points.
Some of the general disqualifica-
tons as given in the american
Standard of Perfection" that should
be guarded against are:
I. Comb.
a. Topped comb in all males and
females, except the females OF the
Mediterranean and Continental class
es and DorkingS.
b. Split comb.
C. Side sprigs.
D.za tbot is obnornoaj size