Did women in the West buy their foodstuffs in bulk? Stace WebbWenatchee, Washington Yep, they did, especially if they lived out of town. If a...
Did women in the West buy their foodstuffs in bulk?
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Inside History
Did the last hanging in the Old West take place in Santa Rosa, California?
Did the last hanging in the Old West take place in Santa Rosa, California? Jim WyllieSanta Rosa, California I believe you’re referring to San...
What kinds of adult beverages were popular in Tombstone at its peak?
What kinds of adult beverages were popular in Tombstone at its peak? James RowleyLaingsburg, Michigan Tombstone’s citizens drank just about anything...
During the Earp-Cowboy confrontation period in Tombstone, did the chief of police (Virgil Earp) share an office with the county sheriff (Johnny Behan)?
During the Earp-Cowboy confrontation period in Tombstone, did the chief of police (Virgil Earp) share an office with the county sheriff (Johnny...
How was extradition handled in the 1870-80s frontier West?
How was extradition handled in the 1870-80s frontier West? Stan HutchisonSturgis, South Dakota An interstate extradition normally went through the...
How prevalent was the stampede string on Old West hats?
How prevalent was the stampede string on Old West hats? J. Martin TietjensKansas City, Missouri Bonnet strings have dated back to the days of the...
In The Bravados, a professional hangman was brought into town to dispatch four men. Did such a profession exist in the Old West?
In The Bravados, a professional hangman was brought into town to dispatch four men. Did such a profession exist in the Old West? Jack GravesTurlock,...
What is hardtack?
What is hardtack? Terry WeckesserTularosa, New Mexico Hardtack is a hard biscuit made from flour, water and a little grease. When cooked on both...
High Doom in the Andes
November 6, 1908 Two Mules for Aramayo Two heavily armed “Americanos on jaded mules” ride into the high mountain village of San Vicente, Bolivia. As...
Who had the fastest draw: John Wesley Hardin, Wild Bill Hickok or Doc Holliday?
Who had the fastest draw: John Wesley Hardin, Wild Bill Hickok or Doc...
Who is Sheet-Iron Jack?
Who is Sheet-Iron Jack?Willie SlappyJonesboro, Georgia Jack arrived in California in the 1860s and worked as a barber in the gold camps. He sported...
Did U.S. marshals have authority over local law enforcement officials?
Did U.S. marshals have authority over local law enforcement officials? Ken Pratt: McMinnville, Oregon U.S. marshals possessed the same power of...