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November 2, 1906
The Columbia Herald
Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
The largest poultry exhibition of the season at Montgomery, Ala., displayed over 5,000 birds, including varieties from Maury County. Local winners included W. S. McFall on Buff Orpingtons, E. L. Wilson on Buff Leghorns, and Miles Cook on Black Minorcas.
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AT MONTGOMERY, ALA.
The largest exhibition of poultry displayed at any fair this season was shown at Montgomery, Ala., last week. Almost every variety that could be thought of was there. Something over 5,000 birds were on display and among that number were some of Maury county's beauties. The following gentlemen won premiums in the hottest contest they had been up against anywhere:
W. S. McFall, on his S. C. Buff Orpingtons, 1st pullet, 2nd hen, 3rd cockerel, 2nd pen.
E. L. Wilson, on his Buff Leghorns, 3rd cock, 3rd hen, 1st pullet, 1st pen.
Miles Cook on his S. C. Black Minorca, 1st cock, 1st and 2nd hen, 1st pen.
The largest exhibition of poultry displayed at any fair this season was shown at Montgomery, Ala., last week. Almost every variety that could be thought of was there. Something over 5,000 birds were on display and among that number were some of Maury county's beauties. The following gentlemen won premiums in the hottest contest they had been up against anywhere:
W. S. McFall, on his S. C. Buff Orpingtons, 1st pullet, 2nd hen, 3rd cockerel, 2nd pen.
E. L. Wilson, on his Buff Leghorns, 3rd cock, 3rd hen, 1st pullet, 1st pen.
Miles Cook on his S. C. Black Minorca, 1st cock, 1st and 2nd hen, 1st pen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Poultry Exhibition
Montgomery Fair
Premium Winners
Maury County
Buff Orpingtons
Buff Leghorns
Black Minorca
What entities or persons were involved?
W. S. Mcfall
E. L. Wilson
Miles Cook
Where did it happen?
Montgomery, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
W. S. Mcfall
E. L. Wilson
Miles Cook
Location
Montgomery, Ala.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Largest poultry show of the season with over 5,000 birds; Maury County entrants won multiple premiums in Buff Orpingtons, Buff Leghorns, and Black Minorca categories.