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Man on horseback travels coast to coast to fairs
Ted Friesz a 29 year old Tacoma painter rides Duke from Seattle to New York world fairs stopping in Joliet Iowa Illinois neighbors aid with food and lodging. He spent 2000 dollars over 105 days on a 3500 mile trek planning to ship the horse home and drive back with letters from Washington and Wyoming officials and Lewis College biology chairman Br Dominic joining for genetics symposium duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Friesz
Tacoma
Wash
Duke
Seate ‘Tle
Br. J. Dominic
F.S.C
Lewis College
St. Mary’s Colege
Winona
Minn
Matt Kaman
Center
Maurice Berlinsky
Seattle