In 1893, Buffalo Bill's (William Frederick Cody) Wild West Slow performed at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and reportedly drew 18,000 spectators.
Along with acts, Buffalo Bill had re-enactments of the Pony Express, an Indian Attack on a wagon train and stagecoach robberies. It was said that he closed with an re-enactment of Custer's Last Stand with Cody playing the role of Custer. But most often it ended with an Indian attack on a settler's cabin with Cody leading a group of cowboys to save them.
Unfortunately, in the late 1800s, the country's economy reached a low and people did not have the money to purchase tickets.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show closed in 1913.
--Cooter
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Monday, July 31, 2017
Those "Wild West Shows"-- Part 1: Buffalo Bill, Annie and Wild Bill
From the July 18, 2017, Hi-Liter "Wild West had local flair" by Sandra Landen Machaj.
In the late 1800s, people in the United States and Europe started showing a distinct interest in the American frontier and as a result, there were Wild West Shows which were popular and well-attended. They'd move from town to town and were essentially circuses, with performers and animals.
Among the first ones established was the one of William Frederick Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill. He had his first show in 1883 and continued until 1913 His shows were huge and carefully choreographed with up to 120 performers including animals like horses, buffaloes and even Texas Longhorns.
Popular names of the day could be found among his starts like Will Rogers, Tom Mix and Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill earned his reputation as a gunfighter and marshal out West and was popular in 10-cent novels of the day.
And, there were a few women in the shows, including Annie Oakley, considered to be the first female sharpshooter. She was also featured in those dime novels.
--CootWest
In the late 1800s, people in the United States and Europe started showing a distinct interest in the American frontier and as a result, there were Wild West Shows which were popular and well-attended. They'd move from town to town and were essentially circuses, with performers and animals.
Among the first ones established was the one of William Frederick Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill. He had his first show in 1883 and continued until 1913 His shows were huge and carefully choreographed with up to 120 performers including animals like horses, buffaloes and even Texas Longhorns.
Popular names of the day could be found among his starts like Will Rogers, Tom Mix and Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill earned his reputation as a gunfighter and marshal out West and was popular in 10-cent novels of the day.
And, there were a few women in the shows, including Annie Oakley, considered to be the first female sharpshooter. She was also featured in those dime novels.
--CootWest
Monday, April 24, 2017
Looking Back to 1917: Remembering the Indian Wars and Buffalo Bill
From the January 18, 2017, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois) "Looking Back."
1917, 100 Years Ago.
"Mrs. Matilda Ambrosia, living on South Forth Street, told an interesting story to the Chronicle reporter yesterday. It seems that in the early days Mrs. Ambrosia was an army nurse during the early Indian trouble and lived in Minnesota.
"She recalled vividly scenes of her early life when she came into contact with Buffalo Bill, William F. Cody, and that world renowned personage protected her on many occasions."
Indians and Buffalo Bill, Too! --Cooter
1917, 100 Years Ago.
"Mrs. Matilda Ambrosia, living on South Forth Street, told an interesting story to the Chronicle reporter yesterday. It seems that in the early days Mrs. Ambrosia was an army nurse during the early Indian trouble and lived in Minnesota.
"She recalled vividly scenes of her early life when she came into contact with Buffalo Bill, William F. Cody, and that world renowned personage protected her on many occasions."
Indians and Buffalo Bill, Too! --Cooter
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