The 1924 Derby Mystery in May 17 Victory Scene
A recounting of Black Gold’s Derby week as its owner Hoots faced dwindling hopes. The planters faced the Whitneys and Bradleys in a Derby trial that boosted Black Gold to an unlikely chance, culminating in a dramatic crowning moment before a cheering crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hoots
Oklahoma
Black Gold
Black Toney
Whitneys
Bradleys
Cochranes
Sinclairs
Hoots
Some Definitions For Gardeners
A glossary for novices outlining terms like annual biennial broadcast compost cultivation cutting damping off disbudding genus hardening off herbaceous humus mulch perennial puddling species and variety in horticulture. It explains plant growth cycles and care practices such as hardening seedlings and cultivating soil for better blooms.
Great Gold Rush of 1898 Remembered by Dawson Old-Timers
A British correspondent recalls Dawson City's 1898 Klondike era as demolition reveals gold dust worth over five thousand dollars. Old timers like Bull Ballantyne Charlie Benguelesta and Flora Dora legends recount pay-dirt dreams, saloon life, and the still living memory of the Yukon rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Yukon River
Dan McGrew
Soapy Smith
Siwash Carmack
Skookum Pete
Bull Ballantyne
Charlie Benguelesta
Dan
Robert Louis Service
Siwash
Skookum
Solomon’s Domeé
Klondyke River
Britain
Yukon
Flora Dora
Gertie
Klondyke
Katie
Christie Johnson
Cecily Marion
Ed Andersen
Swiftwater Gates
Harry Gleave
Harry
Royal Alexander Hotel
Canada
Dawson
Cancan
Mary Mark
E. K. Clark
E. KK. Clark
Bonanza Creek
Royal Canadian Mounted Police H.Q
Jimmy Dines
Charlie Clark
Solomon's Dome
Charlie
R.C.M.P. Post
John Donoghue
Man detains barn demolition with dynamite setup
Tama County man Charley Balloun planted ten four pound sticks of dynamite in the center of a barn, lit the fuse, and fled. The blast split some boards but mostly loosened nail heads for removal, he says. He warns others to seek expert explosive counsel and alert the fire department before attempting such work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Balloun
Tama County
Charley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rae Calvert Sports
Couny
Elmer Ferguson
Churchill Downs
Gallaher
Kentucky
c/o
Calvert House
Yonge St
Toronto
Amherstburg, Ontario
Robert W. Greene
Hong Kong
China
London
Jimmy Breckens
Taylor Smiteo
Toronto Safe Works
Bray Hatchery
John N
Hamilton
Fergus
Ontario
Galt
Busishss Opportuniters
Main Street
Newmarket
A. EB. Jarvis
Highway 17
Pembroke
Deep River
Informatio
Department A. Parker’s Dye Works Limited
Yonge St. Terence
Ceaters
Grease and of Limited
Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Bert E. Kennedy & Son
College Street
Toranta
Martha Washington
Richfedge
S. W. Johnson Plumbing Supplies
Streetsville
Walsh & Baker
Edmund Street
Carleton Place
Lasw
Spruceroe Turkey Farm
R. 3
Dunnville
Joan Copeland
Copeland
Violet House
Desser
Penineutal Fire Corporation
King Street West
Meamilton
MR. Farmer
Battlefield Station
Jackson 4
Miss
POST
Queen St i Corner
Lagan Tarent
Hareen BE
Dixon
Munro
Elgin
Rush
Liberal Supply
Imperial Industries
P.O. Box
Winnipeg
MYERS
Myers & Sons
Manning Ave
Ocanada
Marvel
America
Bloor St. W
King St
Rideau St
Ottawa
Belanger, Plamindon, Alberta
C. King Pharmacal Limited
H. Gordon
N. Ruple. Avenue
Washington
Pennsylvania
U.S
Hersch Cox
Tucson
Arizona
House of Wallace
Dept. AZ
Phillips Place
Montreal
Pelmo Park
Parennial Garden
Weston
Ramsay Co
Alcomneys
Bank Street
Petherstonhaugh & Company
Bay Street
Hermon School
Mayo
A. W. Ramstottom
Hermon
Church Street
Belfeville
Logy
Farter
Carter
Ture
Samuel Trees CQ. Ltd
Wellington ,I. E
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