What were the strongest Indian tribes of the 19th century? Paul W. Hughes Vacaville, California That’s kind of like trying to pick the greatest...
Were Schoolteachers Armed during the Old West Era?
Were schoolteachers armed during the Old West era? Dave Fuller Lisbon, Connecticut Most schoolteachers were women, and the good ones knew how to...
Who Stopped the Near-Showdown Between Gunfighters “Doc” Holliday and John Ringo?
Who stopped the near-showdown between gunfighters “Doc” Holliday and John Ringo? Paul Gortarez Phoenix, Arizona Jim Flynn stopped the near-showdown....
How did Slim-Hipped Westerners keep their Gunbelts in Place?
How did slim-hipped Westerners keep their gunbelts in place? Robert Vaillancourt Mason, New Hampshire A gunslinger had some options: a shoulder...
Why Did Hopis Capture Eagles?
Why did Hopis capture eagles? Les Freeman Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand The Hopis sacrificed eagles as part of an important tribal ceremony....
How come C.S. Fly didn’t take Photos of the Tombstone Street Fight?
How come C.S. Fly didn’t take photos of the Tombstone street fight? Robert Matters Hilliard, Ohio The Gunfight Behind the O.K. Corral started...
What was the Fare for Railroads and Stagecoaches?
What was the fare for railroads and stagecoaches? Michael Hutchinson Frankfort, Indiana All stagecoach riders paid a price in physical discomfort,...
Did Old West Shooters have Problems with Overheated Gun Barrels?
Did Old West shooters have problems with overheated gun barrels? James White Goliad, Texas “If you are having to resort to combat with your pistol,...
What were Old West Hotels like?
What were Old West hotels like? Jim Jennings Amarillo, Texas Frontier hotels varied from flea- and bedbug-infested lodgings to extravagant abodes....
How Many People Died During the Indian Wars?
How many people died during the Indian Wars? Paul Gortarez Phoenix, Arizona Considering the isolated skirmishes and unrecorded killings on both...
Along with Tom Mix, who helped carry Wyatt Earp’s Casket?
Along with Tom Mix, who helped carry Wyatt Earp’s casket? Ken Blyth Surrey, England At Wyatt Earp’s funeral, held the Tuesday after he died on...
Did Ranches have Ice Houses?
Did ranches have ice houses? Ray Burden Beckenham, Kent, England Ice houses on the frontier could only happen if a rancher lived in the north...