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Show FAMOUS PORTER TURKEY HAS BEEN SOLD Belvldcre. III.. Jan. 2S. At tho Northern Illinois Foullry show, being leld here, It was announced yesterday that the famous Porter turkey had been sold by Mrs. Walter Porter of this city to E. II Burns of Orient. S. D , for $300. This gobbler has taken first prize, and sweepstakes at New York, Baltimore anJ Hagerstov.n, Mil., and other cities where national poultry poul-try shows have been held. His weight is fifty two pounds and he is said to be the largest turkey In the United States. |