ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRIZE TURKEY EN ROUTE TO WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On December 20, 1924, The Evening Star reports "the prize turkey of the Rocky Mountain region is en route to Washington...to compete for the honor of being the chief dish on the White House table Christmas day."
The Star says this turkey is from the Riverton reclamation project in Wyoming and Representative John Winter* (R-Wyoming) has announced that the reclamation project adjoins the lands of the Arapaho who are renowned for turkeys of "the largest stature in the Western Hemisphere."
*John Winter was born in Cody, Wyoming & educated at the University of Wyoming & became a rancher & Wyoming outfitter & guide. JW represented House District #28 in the 67th legislature.
SOURCES
"Legislation Profile: House District 28: Rep. John Winter," State of Wyoming, 67th Legislature, www.wyoleg.gov/
"Mountain Gobbler Coming to Vie for White House Honor," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., December 20, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
