Did Wyatt Earp own any saloons in Alaska? Brett Carls Prescott Valley, Arizona I just re-read Ann Kirschner’s True West article about Wyatt Earp’s...
What did American Indians Smoke in their Peace Pipes?
What did American Indians smoke in their peace pipes? Mark Evans Clearfield, Pennsylvania The Eastern tribes smoked tobacco. Out West, the tribes...
Was “Doc” a Prolific Killer?
Was “Doc” a prolific killer? Jim McCall Chico, California No. John Henry “Doc” Holliday’s only confirmed kill was Tom McLaury at the O.K. Corral...
Were U.S. Army Troops Allowed to Carry their own Weapons?
Were U.S. Army troops allowed to carry their own weapons? Tim Bumb Mandan, North Dakota “American soldiers have had a long tradition of possessing...
How were Cattle Cared for when they were Shipped to Slaughterhouses?
How were cattle cared for when they were shipped to slaughterhouses? Jim Millis Cottonwood, Arizona The first rail car dedicated to livestock...
Why Were Only the Front Hooves of Mules Shod?
Why were only the front hooves of mules shod? Mort Mortensen Mableton, Georgia The front legs carried most of the mules’ weight, so having shoes on...
What was the Name of Frank Stilwell’s Saloon in Charleston?
What was the name of Frank Stilwell’s saloon in Charleston? Bill Brooks Beverly Hills, Florida Frank Stilwell’s place was simply known as...
Did Old West Saloons Have Refrigeration?
Did Old West saloons have refrigeration? Lynette Calavaza Zuni, New Mexico Refrigeration or evaporative cooling did not exist out West until well...
What was Paladin’s first name on Have Gun-Will Travel?
What was Paladin’s first name on Have Gun-Will Travel? Charlie Henshaw Macon, Georgia The show’s creators, Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow, preferred to...
How Tough was Longhorn Meat?
How tough was Longhorn meat? Brian Hoare Cape Town, South Africa The amazing Texas Longhorn was born lean and mean, and he tasted the same....
Did “Big Nose Kate” Carry a Gun?
Did Big Nose Kate carry a gun? Jim Ramsey Portland, Oregon “Kate did not need a gun. Her wit and cunning words were her best weapon (or worst enemy,...
Why did Cavalrymen Wear their Pistols with the butts Forward?
Why did cavalrymen wear their pistols with the butts forward? Christopher Zimmerman Huachuca City, Arizona When a cavalryman sat in the saddle (or...