John V, Morse's Cow

joe · Post by **joe** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:21 am

Here is an article that appeared in the Oxford (IA) Mirror on August 1, 1889:

---Iowa comes to the front again, this time with the largest steer known to be living. John Morse of Hastings, Iowa, has a four-year-old animal that weighs 3,400 pounds. It has gained 1,100 pounds during the past year.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:12 pm

Wow Joe! A new find on John Morse! Good for you!

The time frame rang a bell, and it seems that by the following April, 1890, Morse was living in the east.

nbcatlover · Post by **nbcatlover** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:39 pm

Wonder how much they paid ol' John per pound...that's one big steer.

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:42 pm

Sounds like a lot of bull to me, Joe.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

That's a great find. I think uncle John was quite a successful farmer. We under-rate him.

doug65oh · Post by **doug65oh** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:56 pm

Anybody up for a good steak? John Morse is buying, hehe.

FairhavenGuy · Post by **FairhavenGuy** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:09 pm

I just have to add that the title "John V. Morse's Cow" sounds almost like a children's book that my seven year old daughter would enjoy.

Nadzieja · Post by **Nadzieja** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:17 pm

Wow, he must have been quite a farmer. Does anyone know what actually happened to John Morse after he went back out west. Did he ever keep contact with Lizzie or Emma?