Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 306, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1914 — “Tod” Sloan, Famous Jockey, Now Fighting For France. [ARTICLE]

“Tod” Sloan, Famous Jockey, Now Fighting For France.

J. Todhunber Sloan, formerly of Kokomo, and at one time the most famous jockey in the world, is now fighting tor France against Germany, being connected with the automobile and aviation corps. In the palmy days of the" race track, when the horses hit the turf unmoeteted by state governor® and when no militia ever drew its bayoneta across the tracks, ‘Tod" was a king of a jockey. He was so much of a king that he rode the royal horses of England, owned by the Pince of Wales, later King Edward. But one day, it is said, one of his admirers gave him a/little present which he innocently accepted. This ruled him out the king’s stables forever. Old\time horsemen of this country him and admired him. Little as he was no horse ever seemed too big and powerful tor him to handlei. "Tod" was fearless on the track. That is the reason he is brave today when he scuds on land or through air, where he is the target for German guns. Can’t look well, eat well, or feel well with impure- blood. Keep the blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise, keep clean, and good health is pretty sure to follow. $1 a bottle.