PREMIUM LIST
Rules and Regulations of the Seventh Annual Fair of the Johnston County Agricultural Society
To be held at Smithfield, N. C., November 7, 8 and 9th, 1917
(Continued from page Six.)
Special Prizes for Agricultural Exhibits
The following premiums are offered for the best Agri
cultural exhibit, all the products of any township and
grown in that township, the largest in variety and qual
ity of products also tq be considered, and the most at
tractive displayed.
Parties exhibiting for these premiums must hand in to
the Secretary a formal affidavit to the effect that these
products as exhibited were grown and raised in one
township on farms as a part of the crop for the year 1917
or the judges will not consider the exhibit.
First prize $50.00
Second prize 30.00
Third prize 10.00
Exhibits competing for this prize will not be allowed to
compete for any single prize.
DEPARTMENT B
Live Stock
YV. L. FULLER, Chairman, Horses, Cattle and Hogs.
Live stock exhibited for premiums must be entered in
the name of the owner and must be owned in Johnston
or adjoining counties.
All animals must be individually meritorious, or the
premiums will be withheld.
The premiums are liberal and stock passes will be fur
nished attendants.
In all cases where an animal is entered as a particular
breed or as a standard breed, his authenticated pedigree
must be shown and approved by the judges, or he shall
only be entitled as a "grade" of the breed mentioned.
This rule will be strictly adhered to as the premiums
offered for Standard Breeds are liberal and are offered to
encourage the breeding of better stock and the keeping
for breeding purposes of standard and registered bred
sires, etc.
Horses
All horses, colts, mules and ponies must be on parade in
the infield of the race track on Friday morning promptly
at 11:30 o'clock and will be dismissed by the judges as
soon as the awards are made.
Best pair draft horses .$10.00
Second best 5.00
Third best Ribbon
Best brood mare . , 5.00
Second best . . . . < 2.50
Third best Ribbon
Best stallion 5.00
Second best 2.50
Third best Ribbon
Best colt over one year and under three 5.00
Second best 2.50
Third best Ribbon
Best colt under one year 5.00
Second best 2.50
Third best 7.. Ribbon
Best individual 5.00
Second best 2.50
Third best Ribbon
Mule colt, G months old and under 12, shown in
best growing condition and most suitable
Best pair of mules 10.00
Second best 5.00
Third best Ribbon
weight for age 10.00
Second best 6.00
Third best 4.00
Cattle
Best Jersey milch cow \5.00
Second best 2.50
Third best Ribbon
Best bull, any breed 5.00
Best pen, one ram and two ewes 5.00
Second best 2.50
Third best Ribbon
Best individual milk cow 5.00
Second best . . .* 3.00
Third best ' Ribbon
Hoys Pig Club
Registered Classes
The following classification will apply to each of the
recognized breeds of hogs shown in the pig club depart- <
ment :
Boar over one year $5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Boar over six months and under one year 5.00
Second best *2.00
Third best Ribbon
Boar under six months 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Sow over one year 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Sow over six months and under one year 5.00
Second best .. 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Sow and Litter 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Sweepstakes ? (Men and Boys)
(Only First prize winners eligible.)
Boar any age, any breed 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Sow, any age, and breed 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best ' Ribbon
(This will apply to all pure breeds, such as Duroc
Jersey, Poland-China, Tanworth, O. I. C., York Shire, etc.)
Sow and litter, any age, any breed $5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Non Registered Classes
Sow under one year 5.00
Second best 2.00.
Third best Ribbon
Sow and Litter 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Meat Classes
Fat hog under one year 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
Bacon hog under one year 5.00
Second best 2.00
Third best Ribbon
DEPARTMENT C
HAMILTON BROS., Chairmen.
Poultry ? Entries in this department will close Nov. 6th.
All specimens will be judged by the Revised Edition
of the American Standard of Perfection.
Prizes to be awarded to varieties as named below :
Cock, first prize $1.00
Second prize 50
Cockerel, first prize N. 1.00
Second prize 50
Hen, first prize 1.00
Second prize 50
Pullet, first prize 1.00
Second prize 50
Class 1. ? American
Plymouth Rocks ? Barred, White, Buff and Partridge.
Wyandottes ? Silver, Golden, Partridge, Columbian and
White.
Rhode Island Reds ? Sini le and Rose Comb.
Class II. ? Asiatic
Brahmas ? Light. Langshans ? Black.
('lass III. ? Mediterranean
Leghorns ? Single Comb White, Brown and Buff.
Rose Comb ? White; Andalusians; Minorcas ? Single
Comb Black and White; Anconas ? Single Comb.
( lass IV.? English
Orpingtons ? Buff, Black and White; Sussex ? Red and
Speckled ; Cornish ? Dark ; Silver Spangled Hamburgs.
Game ? Red Indian and Warhorse.
Bantam ? Seabright; Cochin.
Best pair Peafowls $2.50
Second best 1.50
Best flock pigeons ? 2.00
Second best 1.00
Class V. ? Guineas
Best flock Pearl, White 2.00
Second best '. 1.00
Class VI.? Geese
Toulouse, Embden, Chinese (Brown and White)
Best pen, three or more . . 2.00
Second best 1.00
Class VII. ? Turkeys
Bronze, Bourbon and White Holland
Best pen of Turkeys, three or more 2.50
Second best 1.50
Class VIII. ? Ducks
Best pen of Ducks 2.50
Second best 1.50
Eggs
Best dozen, White, first prize 1.00
Second best 50
Best dozen Brown, first prize 1.00
Second best 50
Best display, not less than G dozen Brown 3.00
Second best 2.00
Best display, not less than 6 dozen White 3.00
Second best ; . 2.00
DEPARTMENT I).
J. E. JONES, Chairman.
Orchard.
Best half bushel of apples $1.50
Second best 1-00
Third best Ribbon
Best half bushel pears 1-50
Second best 1-00
Third best Ribbon
Best display of dried fruit, 5 pounds 1.50
Second best 1.00
Third best Ribbon
DEPARTMENT E.
MISS ANNIE MYATT, Chairman.
Pantry Supplies ? Vegetables
C 151 Rest loaf of Light Rread $1.00
C 152 Rest one-half dozen rolls 1.00
C 153 Rest one-half dozen corn meal muffins.... 1.00
C 154 Rest one-half dozen Hour muffins 1.00
C 155 Rest- one-half dozen cookies 1.00
C 156 Rest soft ginger bread 1.00
C 157 Rest school lunch (How balanced; how
packed) 1.00
C 158 Second best school lunch (How balanced;
how packed) 50
C 159 Rest jar glass of snap beans. . . r 50
C 100 Rest jar glass (Soup mixture, tomato,
corn, okra) 50
C 161 Rest jar glass of preserves, pear, peach,
or fig 50
C 162 Rest jar glass of jam, strawberry or
blackberry 50
C 163 Best glass of jelly, apple, blackberry,
grape or plum 50
(Glass containers to be used.)
Best half dozen cans of Vegetables, different
varieties $3.00
Best can of green corn 50
Best can of snaps 50
Best can of garden peas 50 *
Best can of cornfield peas 50
Best can of tomatoes. . . . ,. 50
Best can of any other vegetables 50
Preserves
Best half dozen jars of ? preserves, different
varieties $3.00
Best jar of strawberry preserves 50
Best jar of peach preserves 50
Best jar of pear preserves 50
Best jar of cherry preserves 50
Best jar of plum preserves 50
Best jar of fig preserves 50
Best jar of any other preserves 50
Jellies
Best half dozen glasses jelly (different varieties) 2.00
Best glass apple jelly 50
Best glass blackberry jelly . . . ^ 50
Best glass purple grape jelly 50
Best glass pink grape jelly 50
Best glass plum jelly v 50
Best glass any other jelly. 50
Jams and Marmalades
Best half dozen glasses of jams and marmalades 2.00
Best glass fig marmalade 50
Best glass ginger pear marmalade 50
Best glass peach marmalade 50
Best glass strawberry jam 50
Best glass any other jam 50
Fruits Canned
Best half dozen cans of fruit (different kinds) . . 3.00
Best can of peaches 50
Best can of apples 50
Best can of baked apples 50
Best can of huckleberries 50
Best can of blackberries 50
Best can of cherries 50
Best can of pears 50
Best can of dewberries 50
Best can of any other fruit 50
Pickles, Ketchups, Etc.
Best half dozen containers of pickles, ketchups,
relishes, etc., (different kinds) 2.00
Best jar pickled peaches 50
Best jar pickled pears 50
Best jar pickled damsons 50
Best jar stuffed pepper pickles 50
Best jar cucumber pickle 50
Best jar green tomato pickle 50
Best jar of Chow-chow 50
Best jar of pepper hash 50
Best jar of tomato catsup 50
(In all of the above entries of canned fruits, vegetables,
jellies, etc., no one container may be considered for an
individual premium, if it is entered as one of the half
dozen articles which head each division. For best collec
tion of canned goods, not more than 18 containers; dif
ferent varieties, first prize, $5.00. Second best $2.50).
Bread and Cakes
Best loaf of white bread $1.00
Best load of Graham bread 3.00
Best rolls, one-half dozen 1.00
Best beaten biscuit, one-half dozen 1.00
Best loaf of steamed bread 50
Best powder biscuit, one-half dofcen 50
Best soda biscuit, one-half dozen 50
Best pound cake 1.00
Best Angel food cake 1.00
x Best Devil's food cake 1.00
Best chocolate layer cake. 1.00
Best cocoanut cake .~T. 1.00
Best caramel cake 1.00
Buffer, Iloney, Meats, Soap, Etc.
Best pound of butter 1.00
C 123 Best Home cured country ham 3.00
Second best 2.00
C 124 Best Home Cured Country Bacon 3.00
Second best >... 2.00
Best gallon dried apples 1.00
Best gallon dried peaches. 1.00
Best gallon any other dried fruit 1.00
Best pound comb honey 50
Best quart of strained honey 50
Best sample cooked home-made soap 50
Best sample uncooked home-made soap 50
DEPARTMENT G
MRS. E. S. WADE, Chairman.
Women's Department
50-cent premium offered for the best of each of the
' following:
Best fancy apron 50
Best crochet gown yoke 50
Best embroidered pillow cases .50
Best embroidered towel 50
" Best crochet towel 50
Best ftlet crochet corset cover yoke 50
Best embroidered baby cap 50
Best crochet baby cap 50 ?
75-cent premium offered for the best of each of the
following:
(Continued Next Friday.)
Johnston County Agricultural Society, Smithfield, North Carolina