Old Ben Worlds Largest Steer Kokomo In PC

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Old Ben Worlds Largest Steer Kokomo In PC This is a nice color postcard of the animal Old Ben, worlds largest steer at Highland Park, Kokomo, In. On the back it reads in part, At birth, Ben weighed 135 lbs. 1,800 lbs at 18 mos., 4,000 lbs at the age of 4. and scaled 4,720 lbs at the time of his death in Feb. 1910. About 8 years old at the time. Ben slipped and fell on some ice, broke his leg and had to be destroyed. He was placed on display as proof to all those who might say, There ain't no such animal. It says, Kokomo News Agency, Kokomo, In. Genuine Curteich Chicago C.T. American Art Post Card. Unused. In excellent condition. 44 cents shipping if in the USA 3 1/2"" by 5 1/2""

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Reference #:
11639
Quantity
1
Category
Books, Paper & Magazines
SubCategory
Postcards
Department
Collectibles
Year
20th century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Excellent
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