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Presto 04820 PopLite hot air popper
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Plug in Prestos PopLite and the party begins. In less than 2.5 minutes you will have up to 18 cups which is equal to two large bowlfuls of fluffy popcorn with virtually no unpopped kernels. And because the machine uses hot air instead of oil the resulting snack is healthier and lower in calories. Thats not to say you can nott add butter in fact the half cup measuring cup on top of the popper doubles as a butter melter. Simply put in the desired amount of margarine or butter and it melts from the heat produced during the popping process. The clear plastic cover and cup which must stay on during popping so the popped corn does not fly all over the room easily remove for hand cleaning with warm soapy water. No other clean-up is required. While a few unpopped kernels spring out the chute as the machine begins to heats up the chute does a good job of directing the popped corn into a bowl.
Plug in Presto's PopLite and the party begins. In less than 2-1/2 minutes you'll have up to 18 cups--two large bowlfuls--of fluffy popcorn with virtually no unpopped kernels. And because the machine uses hot air instead of oil, the resulting snack is healthier and lower in calories. That's not to say you can't add butter; in fact, the 1/2-cup measuring cup on top of the popper doubles as a butter melter. Simply put in the desired amount of margarine or butter (room temperature is best), and it melts from the heat produced during the popping process. The clear plastic cover and cup, which must stay on during popping so the popped corn doesn't fly all over the room, easily remove for hand cleaning with warm, soapy water. No other clean-up is required. While a few unpopped kernels spring out the chute as the machine begins to heats up, the chute does a good job of directing the popped corn into a bowl. The popper measures 14 by 9 by 6-1/2 inches, and is identical to Presto's Orville Redenbacher Hot Air Corn Popper except for color and logo. Presto covers the PopLite with a two-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
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West Bend Electric Can Openers
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West Bend, 70W, Black, Tall Extra Slim Electric Can Opener, Features Built In Knife Sharpener & Bottle Opener, Detachable Chrome Cutting Accessory Is Dishwasher Safe, Cord Storage In Base, Auto Shut Off, 1 Year Warranty.
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Recovery
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EMINEM RECOVERY (F)
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Family Time
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Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs
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A lonely Westerner in Nashville, Marty Robbins salved his soul by cutting an album (in one afternoon) of mostly self-composed cowboy ballads. One of them was a four-and-a-half-minute epic, "El Paso," that broke every rule of Top 40 programming to become a No. 1 pop and country hit in 1960. Robbins was arguably the most surefooted and accomplished singer in all country music, and that was never more obvious than on these Western ballads performed to often breathtaking perfection with a very small group and a vocal trio. Other titles include "Big Iron" (also a Top 30 hit), "Running Gun," and Western classics like "Cool Water," "Billy the Kid," and "The Strawberry Roan." Three extra tracks flesh out the 1999 release, including "Saddle Tramp" (the B-side of "Big Iron") and "The Hanging Tree" (title song from the 1959 Gary Cooper Western). --Colin Escott
No Description Available.Genre: Country & WesternMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 19-OCT-1999
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Barney - Sing and Dance with Barney [VHS]
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For those who can't get enough of those Barney songs, here's a made-for-video show packed full of song and dance. The story line is oh-so thin as Barney and his friends sing 27 songs in only 56 minutes, so Barney is usually singing or introducing a new song. For anyone who has been watching the decade that Barney has been on the airwaves, most of the songs are Barney standards: "Mr. Sun," "The Airplane Song," "Baby Bop Hop," and "I Love You." They are mixed in with all-time favorites "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "A Camping We Will Go," and the like. Many of Barney's original kid friends return looking much older and wiser. No big landmark production here, just a "greatest hits" of Barney tunes that should have fans singing and dancing around the tube for nearly an hour. --Doug Thomas
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Barney's Campfire Sing-Along [VHS]
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Barney's Campfire Sing-Along [VHS] [VHS Tape] (1992) Bob West (IV); Patty Wirtz
Barney introduces the Backyard Gang to camping fun, including woodland creatures, studying the stars, and even forest safety. The episode aims to promote positive values and creative expression under the open skies, and it does just that. Among the songs are "Clean Up, Clean Up" and "The Frog on a Log." --Tom Keogh
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GE MSWF Refrigerator Water Filter, 1 Pack
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GE’s NSF-certified MSWF replacement refrigerator water filterâpart of the company’s SmartWater filtration seriesâprovides you and your loved ones cleaner, healthier, and better-tasting drinking water at home. By reducing contaminants like mercury, toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, carbofuran, alachlor, benzene, lead, cryptosporidium, and giardia, the MSWF is a safe and affordable way to contribute to a healthy lifestyle.MSWF ReplacementRefrigerator Water FilterAt a Glance:For use in GE side-by-side refrigerators beginning with the 2007 model yearNo tools necessary for installation or removalShould be replaced every six monthsBacked by a limited 30-day warrantyGE's NSF-certified MSWF replacement refrigerator water filter should be replaced every six months (view larger).NSF CertifiedNSF International is an independent nonprofit organization that examines consumer products to ensure they comply with strict standards for certification. By analyzing product materials, observing manufacturing facilities, testing products repeatedly and monitoring product development, the NSF serves as a safeguard for consumer safety. And the GE MSWF is NSF certified.GE Warranty InformationFor a period of 30 days after the date of original purchase, GE will replace (at no charge) and part of the water filter cartridge that fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship. The warranty extends to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the United States. The warranty does not include service trips to your home for product tutorials; improper installation; failure of the product if it is misused; replacement of the cartridge because of water pressure that is outside the specified operating range; damage to the product caused by accident, fire, or flood; and incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with the appliance.About GE Replacement FiltersIt's important to change your filters as recommended to ensure you have the filtered water your home and family need. GE replacement filters make changing filters easy. For example, you'll never have to worry whether you've installed the filter upside-downâtheir filters can be installed in either direction.What's in the BoxOne GE MSWF SmartWater replacement refrigerator water filter.The MSWF's is slim and compact, making it easier to install and remove while also taking up less space in your fridge (click to enlarge).
Sold as each. Use on 2007 model GE branded side by side refrigerators. Easy installation and operation. Reduces lead, cysts, asbestos, mercury and other sediments and pesticides as well as taste and odor from chlorine treatment. 6 month filter life. 300 gallon service capacity. NSF tested and certified.
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Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather/Nylon Combination Sheath
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The Wave multitool's compact folded shape hides a wealth of tools and blades within. The Wave Multitool From Leatherman: Better than Ever The most popular full-size Leatherman tool is now better than ever. Larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters and all-locking blades make the new Wave an essential piece of equipment for any job or adventure. The pliers have been redesigned to withstand more than double the previous squeezing load, and the new bronze bushing makes one-handed knife access a smooth operation -- plus, the one-at-a-time blade selection function means that the tool you want is the tool you get. The versatile Wave comes with a durable and attractive leather/nylon combination sheath. The Wave includes several screw bits for added versatility. User Features This Wave model has four exterior blades that can be accessed even while the tool is closed. (Note: the knife blade can only be opened when the tool is closed.) You can open the blades with one hand by placing your thumb in the thumbhole at the base of the blade, and rotating until the knife is fully extended. This securely engages the locking mechanism. The saw and file both have nail nicks at their tips for easy access. The locking mechanism is marked with a padlock symbol on the tool itself. To unlock the blades, all you have to do is press the locking mechanism toward the handle until the blade slides past the lock. Accessing the interior features is a snap, too -- just grip the handles and rotate them open. Each interior blade can be opened by using the nail nicks. The scissors extend in the very same way, and they lock into place for secure, safe use. And of course, it's easy to change the tool bits, too. Just remove the bit from the driver and pop a new one into place. Optional Accessories (not included) Expand your Wave's capabilities with the Bit Kit, offering 21 double-ended bits. Or, you can add a pocket clip and quick-release lanyard ring. What's in the box: The Leatherman Wave multitool and a leather/nylon combination sheath. Warranty All Leatherman products are covered by a 25-year limited warranty. If within 25 years from the purchase date of your genuine Leatherman tool you find any defect in material or workmanship, you can count on the manufacturer to make it right with fast warranty service. To obtain warranty service, return your tool to Leatherman Tool Group. Depending on the tool defect, they will decide whether to repair your tool or replace it with a product of equal or greater value. No variations, upgrades or refunds are offered. Multitool Capabilities: Needlenose pliers Regular pliers Wire cutters Hard-wire cutters Clip-point knife Serrated knife Saw Scissors Wood/metal file Diamond-coated file Large bit driver Small bit driver Large screwdriver Ruler (8 inches) Bottle/can opener Wire stripper Lanyard attachment Two double-ended bits Key Tech Specs: Length closed: 4 inches Length open: 6.3 inches 100 percent stainless steel blades and tools The Leatherman Tool Group and its History of Quality In 1975, Leatherman Tool Group founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky car on a budget trip to Europe -- and thus the idea for his first pocket survival tool was conceived. Since then, Leatherman has become an internationally recognized company with hundreds of employees and a wide variety of durable, versatile, stylish products. Created with bold designs and truly rugged construction, Leatherman products are a perfect addition for tool kits, emergency sets, and glove compartments everywhere.
The New Wave multitool from Leatherman features improved pliers and wire cutters, externally locking knives, a file, and a saw. All the internal tools are positive locking and include scissors, flat 1/4-inch bit driver with Phillips head, flat screwdrivers, can opener, reversible eyeglass screwdriver and wire Stripper. Comes with handy leather sheath. Made in USA with domestic and foreign parts.
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Kidde KN-COSM-IB Hardwire Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup and Voice Warning, Interconnectable
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This alarm includes a voice warning system that helps eliminate confusion, as it tells you if its detected fire or carbon monoxide, or even if it needs a new battery. This alarm has 9 volt battery backup, which protects you and your family - even during a power outage when many incidences occur. The alarm also allows you to easily silence nuisance alarms using its convenient Smart Hush feature. This talking combo alarm is powered by your home’s electricity and can interconnect with other smoke alarms in your home. Experts recommend interconnected alarms, because when one sounds, they all sound, providing an early warning against fire by dramatically increasing your ability to hear an alarm anywhere in your home, regardless of where the fire starts. Kidde KN-COSM-IB Hardwire Combination Smoke and CO Alarm with 9V Battery Backup Employs both smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. Inter-connectable to provide improved protection Features a hush button to silence the alarm for non-emergency situations like a smoky dinner. Protects from two different hazards, smoke and carbon monoxide. View larger. Provides the recommended protection of an interconnected system. When one alarm goes off, they all do. View larger. Provides the recommended protection of an interconnected system. When one alarm goes off, they all do. View larger. Combination Smoke/CO Alarm for Improved Safety The Kidde Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm includes a voice warning system that eliminates confusion and clearly warns you and your family of a smoke or carbon monoxide danger, or if your battery is in need of replacement or your alarm is in hush mode. Alarm Warnings Fire: The red LED will flash and be accompanied by three long alarm beeps followed by a verbal warning message “Fire! Fire!” The alarm will repeat pattern until smoke is eliminated. Carbon Monoxide: Four short alarm beeps followed by a verbal warning “Warning! Carbon Monoxide!” This continues until the unit is reset or CO is eliminated. Low Battery: One chirp followed by warning “Low Battery” The red LED light will flash. This pattern will continue every minute for the first hour. After the first hour the red LED light will flash once every minute accompanied by the chirp sound. The low battery warning will only sound once every fifteen minutes. Voice Hush Indication: “Hush Activated” and “Hush Cancelled” voice announcement Peak Level Memory: If the alarm had detected a CO level of 100ppm or higher when the Test/Reset button is pressed, the unit will announce “Carbon Monoxide Previously Detected” to warn of the CO incident. Inter-connectable for Improved Safety Fire and consumer experts recommend interconnected alarms for added protection. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), most Americans feel they are more at risk of being a victim of a tornado than of a house fire. Actually the opposite is true. Fires are more common than any other disaster that strikes a family at home, and can become deadly in minutes. You have on average less than three minutes from the time you hear a smoke alarm to escape a fire. The sooner you hear an alarm, the sooner you can get out safely. Smoke alarms that link together so that when one goes off, they all go off, are called interconnected alarms. These alarms provide more warnings in more places, giving your family more time to escape a house fire. Houses built after 1993 are required by building codes to have interconnected alarms that are wired into their electrical system. Trademarked Hush Feature for Convenience By pressing the Hush button, you can easily and safely silence nuisance alarms caused by non-emergency situations, such as overcooked dinners. This feature desensitizes the alarm for approximately ten minutes. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately, the unit will verbally announce “Hush Mode Activated,” and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 10 minutes. Reliable 9-Volt Battery Backup, Indicator LED, Test Feature, Low Battery and End-of-Life Warning The alarm’s 9-volt battery backup provides continuous protection, even during power outages. Because this alarm only helps protect you if it's working, this unit features a red LED that flashes every 30 to 40 seconds to indicate that it is operating correctly. For additional peace of mind, the alarm also contains a test/reset button that enables you to periodically test its circuitry and horn. If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp” one time, followed by the warning message “Low Battery.” This cycle will occur once every minute, and will continue for at least seven days. Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will “chirp”every 30 seconds. This is an “operational end of life” feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. UL 2034, the independent standard applicable to CO alarms, requires CO alarms to have an end of life warning. This requirement went into effect in March 2007, meaning any CO alarm manufactured after April 2007 with a UL listing must have this feature. Most states that require CO alarms in residential dwellings mandate that the alarm meet the UL 2034 standard. The unit measures just 5.75 inches in diameter and 1.7 inches deep, and it features a neutral, white finish. It includes tamper resist features to deter vandalism or theft. This combination smoke/CO alarm is UL listed, so you can be confident of its quality, and it is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. About Kidde: A UTC Fire & Security Brand Renowned for global leadership in fire detection and suppression, Kidde provides solutions ranging from portable fire extinguishers to advanced industrial controls such as flame detection and explosion suppression systems. Kidde is a UTC Fire & Security brand, with a history that’s rich with innovations, from the patent of the Chubb Detector Lock in 1818 to the development of the world's first wireless networked smoke detectors in 2004. What's in the Box Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with mounting bracket and mounting hardware, quick-connect wiring harness, one 9 volt battery, a 5-year limited warranty and a bilingual (English/Spanish) user's manual.
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Rango
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An animated Western with a chameleon as the hero is an unlikely concept, but Rango is a great film thanks to its witty mix of parody, intriguing characters, and sophisticated humor. When a common pet chameleon who's suffering from an identity crisis crashes headfirst into the stereotypically classic Western town of Dirt, he has the unique opportunity to completely reinvent himself. Dubbing himself Rango, the chameleon boasts of his own heroism and creates a spiral of deception that lands him an appointment as sheriff of a town in crisis. The question is, can one unprepared and completely unqualified chameleon possibly change this little town's future for the better? And how do road kill, enlightenment, and the Spirit of the West figure in to the equation? The animation looks great in this film and kids will love the goofy characters and crazy scenarios. But adults will find the film intriguing on a whole different level because of its comic parody of the iconic classic and spaghetti Western genres and the skilled balance of action, romance, and adventure. Kudos to director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) and the talented voice cast, among them Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Ned Beatty, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, and Bill Nighy, for an award-worthy film. Some kids ages 7 to 9 may find the film rather dark and the action a bit too intense, but kids 10 and older should be fine as long as parents don't object to the PG rating (some rude humor, language, smoking, and action). --Tami Horiuchi
This computer-animated western comedy introduces you to Rango (voiced by Johnny Depp), a chameleon longing to express his individuality who winds up in the frontier town of Dirt. After the corrupt and water-controlling mayor hires him to act as sheriff, Rango tries to bring law and order to the community--encountering such characters as the spunky female lizard Beans and the evil Rattlesnake Jake along the way. With the voices of Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty, and Bill Nighy. PG-rated version; 107 min./Extended version; 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; alternate ending; deleted scenes.
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Persuasion
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An aristocratic young woman in 1800s England, at the behest of her class-conscious parents and friends, breaks off her engagement to a poor but earnest naval officer. Seven years later, the now-successful captain returns to find the woman's family in dire financial straits. Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds and Corin Redgrave star in this lavish drama, based on Jane Austen's final novel. 106 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailers.
Movie adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novels were all the rage (relatively speaking) in the mid-1990s. Clueless updated Austen's Emma, which was more conventionally adapted in another version (Emma) starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Emma was produced yet again, this time for British television, as were a celebrated miniseries of Pride and Prejudice and this splendid film of Austen's Persuasion. Persuasion is the story of a love that survives eight years of dormancy and the frustrating obstacles of class prejudice in 19th century England. Anne (Amanda Root) is captivated when she meets the dignified naval officer Capt. Wentworth (Ciarán Hinds), but she is advised to discourage his romantic overtures because he has no fortune. They meet again eight years later, but now Capt. Wentworth has become wealthy while Anne's father is in reduced circumstances in the wake of reckless extravagance. A series of circumstances ensue which prevent Anne and Wentworth from expressing their mutual and inevitable love. The film's success depends entirely on the subtle, superb performances of Root and Hinds. The film builds slowly, occasionally leaving you wondering if anything at all is going to happen. When it does, you realize how carefully crafted a film this is, and the final result is grandly rewarding. --Jeff Shannon
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Do you want to make your home look and feel like a southwestern log cabin? Well here in this article I will give you some ideas on how to turn your home into an old west themed cottage.
You need to focus on rustic colors and looks such as bronze, light brown, dark brown and red. The material used in western styles is usually made of 100% cotton and has a very soft feel.
A kitchen can be transformed fairly easily by adding simple home decorations such as western placemats, coasters, wall hangings, curtains and table runners.
The typical southwestern placemat is 13" by 19" inches and come in either wool or cotton. There are many designs to chose from. You can get the owl howling, cactus, moose, bear, buffalo, deer, bucking horse or skull with feathers. There are many rodeo themed styles to choose from as well.
The coasters are usually 6"X6" and are perfect for protecting your table from water damage caused by cups and mugs. There are coaster sets that match the placemats so that you can throw a cowboy themed party to impress your friends.
The table runners are the perfect thing to compliment your coasters and placemats. They come with fringed edges just like the coasters and placemats. They are 13" X 72" and have the same background color of light brown or tan to match your coasters and placemats.
Good luck on your search to find the best cowboy decor to turn your home into the southwest pueblo you have always wanted.
Find more western home decor and cowboy western placemats here.
Badges That Won The West - Dodge City Marshal'S Badge
Dodge City Badges were worn by Bat Masterson (county sheriff), his brother, Ed Masterson, (a City Marshall killed in the line of duty) and Wyatt Earp (also a City Marshal), among others. It was their job to impose order on this wild, western Kansas cowtown where railroad workers, buffalo hunters, soldiers from Fort Dodge and cattle drovers came to drink, carouse and fight.Matt Dillon-TV's fictional U.S. Marshall headquartered in Dodge City-was probably a composite of several lawmen who actually wore a badge and enforced the law in the Kansas cowtown.
Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp were two of the more famous lawmen who patrolled the mean streets of Dodge City, breaking up fights and curtailing further violence by disarming and arresting the drunk, rowdy and contentious revelers that flocked to the saloons, brothels and gambling tables. Armed with Navy Colt revolvers and steely nerves, both had a reputation for being quick on the draw and deadly with a gun that usually made it unnecessary for them to engage in actual gunplay. A rowdy or belligerent drunk could usually be subdued by a rap on the head with the long barrel or heavy butt of a Navy Colt, and few sober men were willing to risk their lives by drawing down on either of them.
Dodge City, Kansas was born June 17, 1872 on the windswept prairie five miles west of the Fort Dodge military reservation. The new settlement included a barroom in a tent, and a three-room sod house that had been built in 1871 by pioneer rancher, Henry Sitler.
The location was significant: Liquor was prohibited in Fort Dodge, so the fledgling town was located close enough to attract business from the soldiers in the fort, but still remain legally outside its bounds. Other businesses soon followed the barroom, and on August 15, the town was organized as Buffalo City. In October the name was changed to Dodge City. There was already a Buffalo, Kansas, and the U.S. Post Office had a policy of avoiding duplicate names within the same state to avoid confusion in delivering the mail.
But Ford County, Kansas, where the town sprang up, was still a wilderness with no government, much less organized law enforcement. The county didn't even have a sheriff until 1873. Dodge City, itself, was not formally incorporated until 1875-and it was during this two years of anarchy that the town acquired its reputation as a dangerous and violent haven for the lawless.
The military-the only vestige of government in the vicinity-had no jurisdiction outside the fort. The newly completed Atchison, Santa Fe and Topeka railroad track had turned Dodge City into a boomtown with many businesses, including multiple saloons and brothels. Buffalo hunters, railroad workers, cattle drovers and soldiers from the nearby fort fought in the streets, which inevitably led to shootings.Men died with their boots on in quick, violent bursts of gunfire ignited by free-flowing liquor, which led to the creation of a "Boot Hill" cemetery, further fueling the town's reputation for violence.
The first recorded killing in Dodge City was in September, 1872. During the year that followed, fifteen men would die in the lawless streets and be planted on Boot Hill, giving rise to the city's reputation as a haven for lawless hooligans and gunslingers. Law enforcement, when it came, was a combination of rough vigilante justice and deputies whose methods were as violent as the lawbreakers.
Two political factions existed in 1873-those who wanted the town to remain wide-open to liquor, gambling and prostitution, and those who felt the town's growing reputation as a violent and dangerous place was bad for business. The law and order crowd won out, and a sheriff was appointed. The appointee, Charlie Bassett, was re-elected in 1875.
By 1875, the great buffalo slaughter had ended, and the huge revenues flowing into Dodge City from processing and shipping buffalo hides had ended. Longhorn cattle from Texas became the town's main source of revenue, arriving via the Chisolm and Western Trails to be shipped on to final destinations by rail. Of course each herd arrived with its coterie of trail-weary cowboys ready to bust out, party and shoot up the town, so law and order was needed more than ever.
When Charlie Bassett-who began the trend toward more civilized law enforcement in Dodge-could not be elected to a third term according to the state constitution, William B. "Bat" Masterson was elected Ford County sheriff in 1877. Aside from his reputation as a deadly gunman, the dapper Masterson was famous for his derby hat and the gold-tipped cane he adopted after being wounded in a gunfight in 1876-the one and only time he ever killed a man in a gunfight.
Order was imposed-as it often was in the Old West-via a city ordinance prohibiting firearms within the city limits, though the ordinance in Dodge City wasn't all-inclusive. To pacify the "wide-open" advocates, the railroad tracks became the demarcation line. North of the tracks, no guns could be carried. South of the tracks was still wide-open to booze, madams and mayhem.
Lawrence Deger, the first city marshal of Dodge was appointed by the mayor in 1875. After Deger, the Dodge City marshal's office was occupied by a number of men with familiar names in western history, including Wyatt Earp * (1876-1879) and Bill Tilghman (1884-1886).
* NOTE: Though Wyatt Earp was sometimes said to have served as City Marshal during this time period, there is little evidence he ever actually held that post. The term "marshal' was often loosely applied to any peace officer in those days. However, he did serve as a deputy marshal in Dodge City, and after that as a deputy sheriff along with Bat Masterson, before Masterson was elected sheriff of the county. Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp remained lifetime friends following their time in law enforcement in Dodge City.
About the Author
JoAnn Graham is an internet marketer and author with 28 years experience in writing/editing, advertising and marketing, and a special interest in vintage firearms and their history.
Collectors, gun fanciers, reenactors, living history and theatrical performers -- find quality non-firing replicas of historic guns with the mechanical action, weight and handling characteristics of the originals at http://www.gunsofold.com. You'll also find replicas of western badges and Civil War reenactor accessories (bugles, officer's swords, kepi caps, etc.)
What gendre is old west piano music called?
You know, the very lively and fast paced piano music they play in western themed movies and cartoons.
I really like that type of music. Does it have a name? I mean, similar music like this that came in the 1910's 1920's is called ragtime,
What would the old west piano music be called categorised under?
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I found a site on the net that advertised an album Old West Saloon Piano. They list the genre as "Country: Western". http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/squeeksteele2 You can listen to some of the samples. ...Good Luck...
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