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The E.Newspaper By Dr. Howdy, Ph.D. A.P.E., N.U.T.
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Pony Express
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April 3, 1860 The Pony Express was inaugurated when the first rider left St. Joseph, Missouri, and headed west. The idea was to deliver letters in 10 days or less between Missouri and California. Before the Pony Express, the fastest delivery service between the East and West Coast was by ship around South America.
"Wanted, young skinny, wiry fellows not over eighteen, must be expert riders willing to risk death daily, orphans preferred. Wages $25 a week. Apply Central Overland Express."
With the advent of the telegraph, the Pony Express ceased operations in 1861.