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Harness horse breeding prospect advertised at Monroe Fair Grounds
An 1914 season notice promotes breeding quality for trotting stock at Monroe Fair Grounds barn 5. It details a standard sire Ragoo Gunnoo, a dam line led by Zil cadie, and a long 6 generation list. Terms insure mares with foal for 15 dollars, or 20 dollars for a live colt. stand at 8 dollars to insure a colt to teat. Several local breeders testify to the jack's good breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Fair
Zilcadie
Rene Russel
Julian Q
Guy Patenter
Jack
Ragoo Gunnoo
Mary Stewart
Thresher Gunnoo
Belle Fonso
Fonso
Polly Smith
C. Turner
Annie Bourbon
Bourbon
Fannie
E. D. Crawford
Robt, Greeves
Tom Yager
A. Lee Ely
Clarence Huff
Tom Berry
Wao. Bertin
Geo. Lowery
J. T. Greeves
C. G. Greeves
Walter Greeves
King O' Bohemia
Monroe City