Dr. History's Tales of the Old West

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Lawmen of the Old West Mar 24, 2020

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Most lawmen did their job with long hours and low pay while guarding the citizens. Some lawmen rode both sides of the law, Henry Plummer, Johnny Behan, Frank Dyer, Tom Horn, Ben Thompson and Henry Brown. Their careers ended at the end of a rope.

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Montana's Wolf Wars Mar 17, 2020

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Although wolves ran across North America, ranchers in Montana faced the loss of their herds. They hired "Wolfers" to kill wolves, including the famous renegades "Custer Wolf" and "Livingston."

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Willie Chadburn Mar 10, 2020

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He lived up to his reputation as the "Black Sheep" of the family. Robbery was not successful, jail only made him more determined to continue robbing, until the posse caught up with him.

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Yellow Wolf Mar 03, 2020

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Nez Perce leader Yellow Wolf was a cousin of Chief Joseph. As a member of Joseph’s tribal band, Yellow Wolf fought and surrendered with Joseph in their tribe’s attempt to escape to Canada in the summer of 1877.

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Drought in the Old West Feb 25, 2020

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Droughts on the Great Plains caused the death of thousands of cattle and bankrupt ranchers. With the building of dams, windmills and range management, ranchers were able to raise huge herds of cattle.

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John Christopher Columbus Hill Feb 18, 2020

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At age thirteen he fought along side his brother and father against Mexican soldiers until captured. Adopted by Santa Anna, sent to College, earned a Doctorate, held lofty positions and helped negotiate the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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Buffalo Bill in Paris Feb 11, 2020

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Cody’s Wild West Show gave audiences real life experiences, Indian battles, horse races, buffalo hunts and rodeo events. In Europe he attracted huge crowds including royalty, Visitors could walk among Indians in their tipis, corrals of buffalo and horses and even visit with Cody and Annie Oakley.

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The Tres Piedras Legend Feb 04, 2020

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Pierre LaFarge, an ex French Priest, together with twelve other Frenchman, robbed a gold cache in Mexico. They also killed and robbed Mexican miners. The treasure was buried near Flag Springs, LaFarge and the Frenchman died or were killed, the treasure remains, maybe?

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Yellow Jacket Mine Jan 28, 2020

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The remoteness of the mine made it a huge challenge to deliver materials. Even with hard work and strong mules the mine was never very successful.

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Stage Station Jan 21, 2020

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John Martin’s well provided water for the relay station and travelers. Stage driver Jacoby raced for the safety of Martins Well trying to outrun the Indians and save himself and his passengers.

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