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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Grants Pass hit-and-run leaves Iowa man in coma; police seek clues ... Ashland School District employee donates kidney to brother ... Charter, marijuana tax measures await Talent voters ... Grants Pass hit-and-run leaves Iowa man in coma; police seek clues ... Ashland School District employee donates kidney to brother ... Charter, marijuana tax measures await Talent voters ... Mail Tribune 100: Sept. 5, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Sep. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Sept. 5, 1916 'DARK HORSES' ON TRAIL OF HORSES Breeders of fine horses throughout the valley have been much puzzled by the air of mystery surrounding the operations of certain strangers who are making a thorough canvass of the available horses in this section. Of course it is well known among horse dealers that the demand for suitable horses among the European powers involved in the great war has become so urgent that wounded horses receive almost as careful and prompt ambulance and hospital attention as the wounded soldiers, but the puzzling features of the local inquiry are, chiefly, the secrecy with which the strangers cloak their inquiries and the fact that price does not seem to be a factor, the only investigation being as to speed and endurance. It was rumored that the horses were wanted for the crack cavalry troops of Italy, noted for their brilliant horsemanship and secret agents of the government have been investigating the matter, both with a view of preventing violations of neutrality, and to see that the supply was not depleted so as to cripple the cavalry forces of the United States in their operations along the Mexican border, but yesterday, as the outcome of a quiet but thorough investigation by a reporter of this paper, the mystery was solved and the fact ascertained that those horses were being sought for the cowgirl race at the coming Jackson County Fair, September 13 to 16, each contestant having her boosters on the lookout for the very best horses obtainable. With such keen rivalry and such determination to win on the part of the different riders, this will be some event. PHOENIX PARAGRAPHS Announcement cards have been received by friends of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Scobey of Carrolls, Wash., announcing the arrival of an eleven-pound son at their home on August 27th. The Phoenix industrial fair will be held at the schoolhouse Saturday, September 9. Mrs. Frey returned Sunday from a visit with friends in Portland. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501