Artiste the Percheron Stallion Wins 1906 Prize
The Percheron Stallion Artiste is a black three year old weighing 2000 pounds. From a stud of 150, he was selected for his action bone and gentleness. In 1906 Artiste won first prize in the two year old stallion contest at the Chicago International Exposition. Pedigree lists Sire Oscar and Dam Orpheline with multiple ancestors through Brutus Germanicus and Jean Le Blanc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire
Oscar
Brutus
Germanicus
Abd el Kader
Passe Partout
Comet
Siderim
Valentine
Vieux Chassin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Orpheline
Sultan
Bayard
Estrada
Bijou
Selim
Porthos
M. Fromentin
Bourreau
M. Barre
French Draft Stallion Coquin 14007 Featured for Breeders
A detailed stud notice for Coquin 14007 a five year old French Draft stallion weighing 1750 pounds. It notes superior bone muscle style and reliable offspring, lists lineage including Scipion Beaudole Marathon and Sultan, and invites mare owners to inspect before breeding. Season details at Blough Homestead near Fairfield with insurance terms and fault caveats.
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Scipion
Coquette
Sultam
Bamboche
Philibert
Biche
Jacques
Epinette
Beaudole
Moutonne
Bayard
M. E. Perrot
Marathon
Sirou
Decide
Vulcan
Voltaire
Margot
Brilliant
Coco II
Cocotte
Ragout
Favorit
Vieux-Chaslin
L’amie
Vieux-Pierre
Rosette
Mina
la Grise
Coco
Poule
Sandi
Mignon
Pauline
Vieux-Coco
Jean-le-Blanc
Sultani
Sultan
Bijou
M. Lefeuvre
Estrada
Ernest Perrot
Rustique
M. Lemesse
Blough
Fairfield
Young Bravo Sire at Libertyville Farm in 1907
The colt Young Bravo, a grand inbred Bravo lineage through Wilkes Stallion trial 2 15, is listed as sire of Billie 5 at 2 20 percent and son of Onslaught 2 284 with 13 from 2 11 to 2 30. First dam by Bulletin 2660 and Cricket at 2 17, second dam by Vantage as dam of Alice Ensign 2 22 and Pleasant Starlight 2 23, third dam Bertrand Blackhawk as dam sire To Order 2 12. Seasoned at 34 miles northwest of Libertyville for 1907 at 15 dollars to insure a living colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Bravo
Billie
Onslaught
Bulletin
Cricket
Vantage
Alice Ensign
Pleasant Starlight
Bertrand Blackhawk
To Order
Libertyville
No Vices Never Ill Dies At 98
John Coakley of Perry Louisiana died suddenly at age 98 after declaring he had no vices and never sick a day in his life. Born in Ireland he never smoked or drank alcohol and did not need glasses or a cane. He was a devoted Catholic and long a hardworking member of the local church who refused formal honors. He lived in the area for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
John Coakley
Coakley
Ireland
Farmington High School Baseball Trespass Case Dismissed
Robert Gichtenmueller owned the farm where local baseball enthusiasts played. The high school nine were arrested for trespassing, brought before Squire Corwin, and the case was continued until after dinner before County Attorney Harwood from Keosauqua dismissed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Robert Gichtenmueller
Squire Corwin
Harwood
Keosauqua
Iowan Moriarity Heads to Panama Road
May 6 in Marshalltown Iowa John Moriarity foreman of the Iowa Central machine shops for many years departs for Panama Road to oversee operations and supervise staff at the new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowan
Panama Road
Marshalltown
John Moriarity
Iowa Central Machine Shops
Iowa Central Men Take Panama Railroad Posts
About twenty Iowa Central men are now connected with the Panama railroad including a foreman of the shops who resigned to take the Panama assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Railroad
Iowa Central
Tower Is Long a Menace in Council Bluffs Heights
In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 7 the city council ordered the removal of a tall electric light tower after the city electrician found its weight and age posed collapse danger. Ten remaining towers will be torn down due to rusted tubing and loss of tensile strength from wind stress and crystallization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
City Council
City Electrician
New London Women Organize to Beautify City
Forty six New London ladies met in the city hall to form a permanent group aimed at beautifying the city. An executive committee was named to draft by laws and a constitution with a ways and means panel of twelve. A park committee and a Fourth of July committee were also appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Old Time Iowa Mystery Cleared in Eddyville River Disappearance
In Eddyville Iowa in 1860 Jonathan Maxon disappeared while crossing a river ford. Years later Dr Buck and Charley Lutz aided by witness Tom Kale exposed a skeleton hidden in Buck’s office revealing Maxon’s body. The tale ends with lingering questions about a possible murder and marsh discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lutz
Eddyville
Maxon
Dr. Buck
Buck
Kale
Lutz
Charley
Charley Lutz
Thomas B. Kale
Iowa farm boy rises to top with Milwaukee system post
Tom Sherman of Bancroft Iowa a former Fort Dodge resident moved from schoolteacher to banker and finally to assistant secretary of the Milwaukee railroad system His rise from farmer boy to high railroad office is noted as he takes the Milwaukee post with headquarters in Milwaukee He will relocate soon and remains in great pain likely headed to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Tom Sherman
Bancroft
Iowa
Mr. Sherman
Humboldt County
State Bank of Ringstead
State Bank of
Swea City
First National Bank of
Milwaukee
Montana
Sherman
Registered Belgian Stallion Admiral Dewey N 1008 in 1907 sale
Admiral Dewey N 1008 a dapple bay five-year-old Belgian stallion weighs 1850 lbs with fine action and disposition. He stands for breeding at my farm 1% miles west of Glasgow on Glasgow and Fairfield road during the 1907 season. $10 to insure colt to stand and suck. parting with or removing from county forfeits insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
My Farm
Glasgow
Fairfield Road
Paul
Romulous
Skirbeck Squire
N. B
Body of Kidnapped Marvin Child Found Near Dover
The corpse of Horace Marvin, missing since March 4 from his father’s farm at Kitts Hammock near Dover Delaware, was recovered in a marsh about a half mile east of the farmhouse toward the Delaware River. The body remained relatively well preserved. Clothing matched the child’s description as reported by a horseman.
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Marvin
Ollie Pleasanton
Pleasanton
Dover
Dela
Horace Marvin
Kitts Hammock
Here
Delaware River
Moline III Plans Billy Sunday Revival in 1909
Moline ministers expect to invite evangelist Billy Sunday for a January 1909 revival after he indicated he will consider a formal invitation. Local churches and citizens anticipate following up on the informal offer to host the event in Moline.
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Moline
Sunday
Stockport Boy Is A Midget Of Normal Health
Stockport Iowa on May 7 reports Harry Lyon age 16 going on 17, a 48 pound, 41 inch student in the fourth grade. Parents Mr and Mrs Lincoln Lyon describe him as a well formed healthy boy whose growth stopped a dozen years ago, with no circus resemblance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockport
Harry Lyon
Lincoln Lyon
Annual Wolf Harvest In Benton County Iowa
The Benton county annual wolf harvest is underway in Vinton Iowa. The county auditor has paid $52 in bounty for 26 young wolves at $2 each and one old wolf at $5. The season count surpasses recent years with 1903 1904 1905 figures noted and full grown wolves rarely receiving bounty.
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Vinton
Benton County
Cedar River
Young farmer loses sight after crowbar accident
In Dumont Iowa on May 7 a 19 year old son of Henry Isentroger sustained a severe facial blow when a crowbar slipped while clearing rock on the farm. The impact damaged his eye and is expected to cause blindness.
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Dumont
Henry Isentroger
Prince Goodwin 8931 at T M Rider Farm Fairfield
Prince Goodwin 8931 a bay colt foaled June 11 1897 bred by Mc Lay Bros Janesville Wisconsin. Sire Handsome Prince 5581 by Cedric 929 dam Starlight 4842 by Pride of Glasgow 220 grand dam Lady's Maid 2260. State Fair and International Exposition first prize winner. Terms 12 50 to insure colt to stand and suck. Owner John H Copeland keeper.
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Prince Goodwin
T. M. Rider
Fairfield
McLay Bros
Janesville
Wisconsin
Handsome Prince
Cedric
Prince of Wales
Handsome
Druid
Starlight
Pride of Glasgow
Berlin Congress
Lord Lyon
Granddam
Topsman
John H. Copeland
Mamers 13634 Colt Sire Offer From Nuby Smith Farm
Mamers 13634 a dark iron gray stallion at Nuby Smith farm four miles north of Stockport five miles southwest of Glasgow offers as a sire. Weighs 1680 lbs promises quality offspring and a colt out of him sighted for breeders seeking farm or market stock. Insurance requires removing mares forfeits coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuby Smith Farm
Stockport
Glasgow
Mamers
Paul the Percheron Gelding Attracts Keota Interest
Paul 40400 head of herd is a dark dapple gray Percheron imported by Keiser Bros., Keota Iowa in 1903. He weighs over a ton and sires many foals near Keota. He won sweepstakes at the Jefferson County Fair and is praised for style and action. Anyone interested will be impressed.
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Paul
Keiser Bros
Keota
Iowa
Jefferson County
Noted Shire Stallion Skirbeck Squirr No. 5830
Skirbeck Squirk No. 5830 a Shire stallion foaled 1900 bred by C Hildred Skirbeck England imported by Keiser Brothers Keota Iowa Nov 1902 colt marked with white face and hind foot weighs 2150 lbs noted for style bone and action. Two of his colts owned by Jim McDowell Abingdon won first premiums in fall 1905 including a mare and a horse colt. Interested breeders encouraged to view this notable stallion.
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C. Hildred
Skirbeck
England
Keiser Brothers
Keota
Iowa
Squire
Jim McDowell
Abingdon
Romulous 4338 Percheron Stallion Sire of Noted Colts
Romulous 4338 a jet black Percheron stallion imported from France in 1899 by Bros. of Keota Iowa stands nine years old and weighs 1800 pounds. Bred from the Coco and Brilliant families he is praised as a premier sire with large bone style and action and is a proven foal getter.
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Romulous
Brilliant
France
Bros
Keota
Iowa
Ulous
Dr Clark 44925 Bay Thoroughbred For Sale
Deep blood bay horse with dark mane and tail weighs 1200 pounds and stands 16 hands high. Described as stylish and highly actionable. Dr Clark a rising breeder with quality colts and strong market demand. Sale terms offer living colt insure fee of 10 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck.
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Dr. Clark
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Blough Bro
Young Bravo
Ing Colt
Tower
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
Jonathan Maxon
Ben Slemmons
Johnson
Slemmons
John Henry Besco
Des Moines
Indian Territory
Hercule
Tahonne
Myra
Conway Modesty
Cog
Paule
Marvin Child
Moline III
Billy Sunday
Ati
Manners
Brock
Paros
Major
Raspail
Vigoreux
Flora
Santin
Maude
Spartan
Lefard
Brillant
Skirbeck Squir
WM. Packwood
Senator
C. W. Benn
Packwood, Kt
Mutual
R. W. Shelly
Royal Recorder
Moyer Church
Blackh Township
Royal Wear
John E. Baddiley
Rotherham
Burgeon
Cour-de-Lion IV
Conqueror
William the Conqueror
Norna Peerless
Dunsmore Er
Duke of Normandy
William the
Pride of Blagdon
Matchless Junior
Farmers’ Profit
Daisy
Wizard
Sag
Mettle
Primrose
Devonshire Lad
Hertfore
Honest Tom
Hertford
Mark Itheing
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