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John V, Morse's Cow
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:21 am
by joe
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.

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:12 pm
by Kat
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:39 pm
by nbcatlover
Wonder how much they paid ol' John per pound...that's one big steer.
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:42 pm
by Harry
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:56 pm
by doug65oh
Anybody up for a good steak? John Morse is buying, hehe.
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:09 pm
by FairhavenGuy
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:17 pm
by Nadzieja
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?