[Sca-cooks] Harvest times

[Stefan li Rous]

Bear commented:
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If memory serves, 1881 was a relatively mild winter.
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Wow. I knew you were a bit older than me. I just didn't realize you  
were that old. :-) I've always been amazed at your memory for  
details. Even more so, now.

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The really nasty one
was "The Big Die of '86, that essentially killed the free range cattle
industry.  Some of the Worst blizzards on record are those of 1885-86
and 1886-87.
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I had always heard it was the invention of barbed wire and the  
increased use of fences across the American plains.  I did pick up a  
few books about ranching history and vanqueros at yesterday's UT Book  
Sale and in previous years. I guess I'll have to find the time to  
delve into some of these.

Stefan
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