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The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Dinner's on wheels at chuck wagon at noon for the hands, who've
Tribune file photo
The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Encircling cowhands with twirling ropes constitute what they ca
Tribune file photo
This 1939 photo shows a cowboy roping a calf.
Tribune file photo
The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Here's a general view of how the branding is carried out–on t
Tribune file photo
The original caption on this 1938 photo says: "Going out for football was never like this, and yet when they l
Tribune file photo
The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Dinner's on wheels at chuck wagon at noon for the hands, who've done eight hours of work by then. Cook (in white apron) leans on post once the cooking's done. His job is over. It's a rule of the range that you dish your own grub."
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The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Encircling cowhands with twirling ropes constitute what they call a 'rope corral' as they round up fresh horses from the range. A cowboy respects his horse: so those in the foreground which have already done three hours of duty rounding up the cattle will get a rest while the fresh mounts work the branding."
Tribune file photo
This 1939 photo shows a cowboy roping a calf.
Tribune file photo
The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Here's a general view of how the branding is carried out–on two at a time. Note the hot branding irons in the foreground awaiting more calves. A calf is branded on hip and side; vaccinated; and dehorned–all in 60 seconds or less. A salve is painted over the wounds."
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The original caption on this 1938 photo says: "Going out for football was never like this, and yet when they let this squirming calf up, he'll be wearing a letter for a long time. Study this picture. You'll not often see one that tells the story of branding times as this one does. The man at left is burning the 'O' into the calf's cheek; in the rear, another hand is is bringing paint to smear on the wound (some first aid!) and the fellow at right, sitting down, is searing an 'O' into the critter's buttocks. And still veal is tender after all that!"