Mendota Horse Breeders Highlight 1908 Colt Show
The annual colt show near Mendota at the Rickery Stock Farm showcases well known horses in peak form. Breeders are urged to attend to judge the animals firsthand rather than rely on talk.
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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
12
The annual colt show near Mendota at the Rickery Stock Farm showcases well known horses in peak form. Breeders are urged to attend to judge the animals firsthand rather than rely on talk.
Tiger Eye, a black stallion with mealy points weighing about 1000 pounds and standing 5 1 2 hands, shows potential to mature to 16 hands and 1200 pounds. He sired 85 percent of mares in foal last season and is praised as a quick performer and a solid foal getter. Dam is Black Bess, a Jennet registered in the A J A. Fired by Hanavan, noted by Judge Dierling of Queen City as from a strong North Missouri jack family.
Evening Star and relatives described as strong breeding stock for Putnam County Iowa. Sired by Duke of Marlborough with noted lineage through Edighee and Belonging to M. Abot. Dam Eustique owned by M. Biot. Evening Star Lite Mack and Jumbo to stay the season of 1908 at a farm 6 miles northwest of Unionville.
A fragment describes Little Mace known as the John Houser Horse a Shetland printer pony with a spotted body and sora colored mares. It also quotes a home remedy claiming boiling milk mends broken dishes and can reassemble pieces when boiled.
Notorious New Yorker Harry K. Thaw has been granted a temporary release from the asylum. Details of duration and conditions were not disclosed, but the move marks a rare public appearance for the man at the center of the high profile criminal case.
The note describes an unusual early transplant of debacée from hotbeds in the South. It contrasts with typical timing for corn and tobacco replants, noting the corn is not yet planted as replanting starts amid varied conditions.
Advertises stallions Favors 52d and Young Custer at the McCalment farm near Unionville and a Tom Pete Jack. Details include breeding by W Bourdee of France, import by DBD M Baughman, origin near Omaha Missouri, and notes on bone, quality, and foal-getting ability. Also mentions location, season 1908, and contact by H J B Stark.
Young Mark a four year old draft type stallion stands at Barn one mile south of Mendota. He is described as tall with mahogany coat and white hind foot, poised to sire quality foals with strong pedigree. Standing cost and service terms outlined. mare removal, insurance, and accident liability addressed.
Secretary of State Root and the Japanese ambassador signed an arbitration treaty between the United States and Japan. It mirrors prior treaties with unions and aims to settle legal disputes by arbitration while leaving questions of independence or honor to be settled otherwise. The pact runs for two years and surprised observers due to the rapid negotiations.
A playful verse about a hen with thirteen chicks causing garden fuss and the author's light satire on law enforcement. The poem shifts to mention Governor Hoch and Attorney General Jackson directing funds to clear places in Leavenworth where something alleged to be illegally sold is taking place.
An imported Percheron stallion stands 1008 season near Unionville with a calm disposition and 2000 pounds. Foaled March 6 1000, descent from Brillant Lif and Coco lineage. Brigham Young Mammoth Kentucky Jack also available for season with insurance options and pasture. Owner Baquet provides care with limited liability.
In Putnam County Missouri a land dispute suit proceeds against unknown heirs and devisees of several deceased parties to obtain a decree vesting title to the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter in section five township 66 range 16. Defendants must appear at the August term in Unionville or default will be entered. Publication runs four weeks in Unionville Republican. Clerk: 3M. STILL.
Letters of administration were granted April 28 1908 by the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri to the undersigned. Creditors must present claims for allowance to the Executor within one year, or be barred from the estate. If not exhibited within two years from publication, they are forever barred. This 11th day of May 1908. Alrs EAL B. MagShaut, Executor.
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