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1. Edward B. Jr., Chicken, International Stock Food Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905
Description:
Advertisement for an egg laying contest that took place from October 1, 1905, to May 1, 1906. Contestants had to feed International Poultry Food to their hens. Prizes ranged from $5-$20 for children and $25-$100 for adults. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
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Text
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Advertisements

2. International Louse Killer, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for louse killer sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The advertisement claims it is a disinfectant and germicide and destroys ticks and fleas on horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, etc. Text from poster, "Hens With Lice Lay Few Eggs. Use International Louse Killer. It Quickly Kills Lice." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
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Text
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Advertisements

3. International Poultry Food, International Stock Food Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for poultry food sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The feed is purported to cure and prevent disease and increase egg production. Varieties of chicken breeds illustrated around perimeter of poster. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements

4. The $500 White Plymouth Rock, International Stock Food Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905
Description:
Poster featuring Edward B. Jr., a white Plymouth Rock chicken that sold for $500 with a score of 96.5. This image was used for an egg laying contest poster (see MDL identifier umn191745). International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements
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