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Germans form Wild West clubs in 1910s era
The piece notes German towns from Munich to Cologne hosting Cowboy and Indian clubs inspired by Buffalo Bill shows and Karl May novels. About 23 such groups exist across Germany, with the first founded in 1915, and annual encampments drawing on Western films.
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Merica
Germany
Puntire
Texas
North Sea
Black Forest
Cowboy Club
Munich
Buffalo Cowboy Club
Freiburg
Indian Ogalals Club
Duesseldorf
Indianerireunde Club
Karlsruhe
Wild West Club
Frankfurt
Cologne
Karl May
Cluvs