Artiste the Percheron Stallion Wins 1906 Prize
The Percheron stallion Artiste a black three year old weighing 2000 pounds was selected from a stud of 150 horses He is noted for action style 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 Dam Orpheline and further lineage through Brutus Germanicus and Vieux Chassin with multiple ancestors including Jean Le Blanc and Selim
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Brutus
Germanicus
Abd el Kader
Passe Partout
Comet
Ilderim
Valentine
Vieux Chassin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Dam, Orpheline
Sultan
Bayard
Estrada
Bijou
Selim
Porthos
M. Fromentin
Ard
Bourreau
M. Barre
Coquin 14007 French Draft Stallion at Blough Homestead
A 5 year old 1750 lb French Draft Stallion Coquin 14007 stands for the 1907 season at the Blough Homestead southeast of Fairfield. Sired by Scipion with lineage to Beaudole and Marathon, the stallion boasts strong bone, muscle, action, and offspring quality. Insure colt to stand and suck for Artiste 15 dollars and Coquin 10 dollars, with county insurance rules and limited liability noted.
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Scipion
Coquette
Sultani
Bamboche
Philibert
Biche
Jacques
M. Epinette
Beaudole
Moutonne
Bayard
M. E. Perriot
Marathon
Bijou
Decide
Vulcan
Voltaire
Margot
Brillant
Coco II
Brilliant
Vieux-Chaslin
la Grise
Vieux-Pierre
Coco
Poule
Sandi
Mignon
Pauline
Vieux-Coco
Jean-le-Blanc
Sultan
M. Lefeuvre
Estrada
Ernest Perriot
Rustique
M. Lemesse
Blough
Fairfield
Young Bravo Breeding Prospect in 1907 Season
Young Bravo a grand inbred stallion by Bravo with trial 2 15 and notable progeny Billie 5S Cricket L and Pleasant Starlight among others. First dam Bulletin 2660 and 2nd dam Vantage. 3rd dam Bertrand Blackhawk.Season at farm four miles northwest of Libertyville at 15 dollars to insure a living colt.
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Wilkes
Bravo
Billie
Onslaught
Bulletin
Cricket L
Vantage
Alice Ensign
Pleasant Starlight
Bertrand Blackhawk
To Order
Young Bravo
Libertyville
Dan Wilkes the Road Horse Exudes Trotting Fame
Dan Wilkes a 15.3 hand 1250 pound road horse shows a 2:40 gait though never tracked. Sire Garnet Wilkes 3101 by On ward 1411 and dam Nettie T by Grey John trace deep trotting speed. Dam line includes Grey Dick and Darwin 587. Kittie Wilkes 2.134% full sister to a 1906 Jefferson County Fair winner. Terms 10 dollars to insure cost to stand and suck. insurance forfeited if mares moved from county. Phone T-492.
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Dan Wilkes
Garnet Wilkes
Onward
Harold
Pilot Jr
Nettie T
Grey John
Grey Dick
Stonewall Jackson
Old Layde
Darwin
Green
Bashaw
Kittie Wilkes
Jefferson County
Pyrrhus II Percheron Stallion to Stand Near Fairfield
The Percheron stallion Pyrrhus II will stand the 1907 season at the barn four miles southeast of Fairfield on the middle Glasgow road. Jet black, foaled June 28 1904, weight 2100 to 2200 pounds when mature. Sire and dam lines given. terms 15 dollars to insure cost to stand and suck. State certificate No. 3000. Insurance limits liability for accidents.
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My Barn
Fairfield
Glasgow
Pyrrhus II
Pyrrhus
Childebert
Brilliant
Coco II
Vieux Chaslin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Dam
Linda
Jean le Fort
Vaillant
Prosper
Decide
Vieux Pierre
First Pure Food Law Prosecution In Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa May 25 the first prosecution under the new pure food law was brought by Des Moines inspector J C Tate against J E Phillips once a meat dealer. Phillips was arraigned for selling a lard compound as pure lard and was fined ten dollars and costs.
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Marshalltown
J. C. Tate
Des Moines
J. E. Phillips
Phillips
Roosevelt May Start at Keokuk River Trip
Keokuk Iowa May 25 Hon Theodore Roosevelt president United States will visit Keokuk October 1 to begin a Mississippi River trip to study conditions and needs of river interests Secretary Loeb outlined plans Start at Keokuk and speak there St Louis Cairo and Memphis This will be his second Keokuk visit following April 29 1903 address at Rand Park city officials expect large crowds Washington plans indicate Keokuk as the river start with stops along the line and a formal welcome arranged
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Keokuk
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Mississippi River
Loeb
St. Louis
Cairo
Memphis
Rock Island
Rand Park
Washington, D. C
William Loeb, Jr
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Ill
Quincey
Vicksburg
Miss
New Orleans
Congress
Towa
Fight for lower rates before railroad commission
Des Moines May 25 Shippers pressed for a joint rate as a straight line distance tariff with railroads absorbing transfer charges The railroads opposed a blanket rate and urged specific distances between cities or jobbing centers The hearing shifted from informal to formal with many railroad men and shippers present Senator Jameson backed the Town distance tariff and transfer charge absorption The commission may set a general local or series of local joint rates under the new point rate law Readings from Mason City Shenandoah Fort Dodge show shippers split on rate basis with 10 to 80 percent of the distance tariff favored by different groups The state association of manufacturers will meet in Council Bluffs to decide the plan
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Des Moines
Jameson
Page
Capitol
Mason City
Shenandoah
Fort Dodge
State Association of Manufacturers
Council Bluffs
Percheron Stallion Favorite 4201 at Fairfield Farm
A dark gray graded stallion with strong bone and gentle disposition. Sire lineage includes Pyrrhus 0786 and Brilliant line. 2nd dam Pelote. 3rd dam Gringalette. Limited stud service in 1907 five miles southeast of Fairfield on middle Glasgow road. Fees: Favorite 10 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck, Star 6 dollars. owners bear mares risks.
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Pyrrhus
Childbirt
Brilliant
Coco II
Vieux Chaslin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Richonnette
Albert
Follembray
Narbonne
Coco Sl
Pelote
Desire
Mouton
Ilderim
Valentin
Gringalette
M. Vallee
My Farm
Fairfield
Middle Glasgow Road
Fast horses on Blakeley farm near Fairfield Iowa stallions for breeding
The 1907 season features McLeod a four year old stallion from Blakeley farm 1% miles southeast of Fairfield on Glasgow road bred from Craig Colvin Prince of Curnichan and Princess Eulalie with powerful frame and hock. Charleston Jr 22122 a 16.1% hands, 1250 lb foal getter with fast lineage and records 2:123% 2:124? will breed speed. CHARLES BYRON 41480 bay three years old 1100 lb promises speed. terms ten dollars to insure to stand and suck. No county liability for accidents.
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Blakeley Farm
Fairfield
Glasgow
McLeod
Craig Colvin
Prince of Curnichan
Princess Eulalie
Billy K
Legislator
Charleston JR
D. W. C. Vaile
Rochelle
Ill
Iowa
Charleston
Bourbon Wilkes
Geo. Wilkes
Hambletonian
Arie
Capoul
Sentinel
Charles Byron
Daisy Byron
Lady Byron
Ellerslie Wilkes
Child Dies From Poison Near Keota
Three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Snider living near Keota died from strychnine poisoning. Tabs were left on a table by the mother and the child secured the medicine during a short absence. Medical help arrived too late.
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Washington
Roscoe Snider
Keota
Keokuk man dies en route to insanity hospital
Ed ward George Herbner of Keokuk died Wednesday night while being transported to the insane hospital from Mt. Pleasant Iowa. He had been in Denver nine years and returned home ill with Brights disease. He suffered an apoplexy during the trip and died before reaching the institution. Coroner Jaeger said no inquest was needed and the body was sent to Keokuk for burial.
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Mt. Pleasant
Edward George Herbner
Keokuk
J. L. Herbner
George FE. Rodash
Lee County
Denver
Bright
Jaeger
Funeral of Dr. Watson at Mt. Pleasant Ta May 25
Wire from Liverpool reports the late Dr. John Watson’s remains arrived safely May 26. The lord mayor of Liverpool will arrange a public funeral to let all the people honor him. The note adds a sharp jab at shopkeepers about unsold stock.
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Dr. Watson
Mt. Pleasant
Liverpool
John Watson
Prince Goodwin 8931 at farmer T M Rider’s five miles NW of Fairfield
Prince Goodwin 8931 a bay horse with blaze and three white points, bred by Mc Lay Bros Janesville Wisconsin foaled June 11 1897. Sire Handsome Prince 5581 by Cedric 920, dam Starlight 4842, grand dam Lady's Maid 2269. State Fair and International Exposition first prize winner. insurance terms 12.50 to insure colt to stand and suck. owner John H Copeland.
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Prince Goodwin
T. M. Rider
Fairfield
McLay Bros
Janesville
Wisconsin
Handsome Prince
Cedric
Prince of Wales
Handsome
Handsome (2141), By Farmers’ Boy
Druid
Starlight
Pride of Glasgow
Berlin Congress
Lord Lyon
Granddam
Lady’s Maid
Topsman
John H. Copeland
Mamers 13634 Breeding Prospect for Stockport Farm
Mamers 13634, a dark iron gray stallion four miles north of Stockport and five miles southwest of Glasgow, weighs 1680 pounds and is advertised as a strong sire prospect with a planned ton capacity. A colt offspring is cited as proof of superior quality for breeding. Insurance terms require the mare to stand and suck. removing mares from the county or parting with a mare forfeits insurance.
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Nuby Smith Farm
Stockport
Glasgow
Mamers
Paul the Percheron Stallion Draws Attention at Keota Sale
Paul 40400 a dark dapple gray six years old Percheron head and shoulders of the breed imported by Keiser Bros Keota Iowa in 1903. He weighs over a ton and has many colts near Keota proving his pedigree and style. He won sweepstakes at the Jefferson County Fair and draws praise for his appearance and training potential.
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Paul
Keiser Bros
Keota
Iowa
Jefferson County Fair
Paulity
Romulous
Brilliant
France
K Bros
Ulous
Noted Shire Stallion Skirbeck Squire 5830 Horse
Noted Shire Stallion Skirbeck Squire 5830 foaled 1900 bred by C Hildred Skirbeck England imported by Keiser Brothers Keota Iowa. Nov 1902 color marked stripe in face and hind foot white weight 2150 lbs. Squire won sweepstakes at Jet County Fair and produced quality offspring. Two of his colts owned by Jim McDowell Abingdon won first premiums at the 1905 fall fair. Interested breeders urged to study him as a remarkable Shire sire.
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C. Hildred
Skirbeck
England
Keiser Brothers
Keota
Iowa
Squire
Jet County
Jim McDowell
Abingdon
Dr Clark 44925 bay colt horse for sale in market listing
Deep blood bay horse Dr Clark 44925 weighs 1200 lbs stands 16 hands high and shows rare style. Breeder reports abundant quality foals and growing market demand. Sale terms offered with $10 to insure living colt to stand and suck.
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Dr. Clark
Lee
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Salina Road
Fallembray
Siderim
Jean le Blane
Roosevelt
Railroad Commission
Manners
Brock
Paros
Major
Raspail
Vigoreux
Flora
Santin
Maude
Spartan
Lefard
Skirbeck Squire
WM. Packwood
Senator
N. B
C. W. Benn
Packwood, Lo
Mutual
R. W. Shelly
Royal Recorder
Moyer Church
Blackh Township
John E. Baddiley
Rotherham
Burgeon
Cour-de-Lion IV
Conqueror
William the Conqueror
Norna Peerless
Dunsmore Bone A
Duke of Normandy
William the Bo
Pride of Blagdon
Matchless Junior
Matchless
Farmers’ Profit
Ince
Daisy
Wizard
Orl
Yee Royal Recorder
Ing Fe
C. E. McPherson
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