Friday, July 27, 2018

Pony Express Help Wanted Ad

This ad appeared on flyers and in newspapers in 1859 across the country...

WANTED
YOUNG SKINNY WIRY FELLOWS
Not over eighteen. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. WAGES $25 per week. Apply Central Overland Express.

If this job was available today, I would be an ideal candidate (except for the "young, skinny, wiry, not over eighteen, expert rider willing to risk death daily and orphan" requirements).

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