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Wanted: Young, skinny, wirey fellows not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages $25 per week.

- Pony Express Advertisement

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"Orphans preferred." I think I was about 10 when I saw that ad in a Wild West history book. I LOLd then, and I'm LOLing now!

$25/week was pretty good money in those days!

By themadlolscientist (not verified) on 11 Jun 2008 #permalink