Word: ranched
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Baron Renfrew, alias the Prince of Wales, left his ranch 20 miles north of High River, Alberta, on his return trip to England...
...Ranch was invaded by some 300 people who attended the annual picnic of the Alberta Shorthorn Breeders' Association. Lord Renfrew's greeting: "Fellow Albertans, you are welcome and I hope you will enjoy the outing. My ranch is open to you today; go as far as you like." The royal rancher was taken at his word, his place was thoroughly inspected by the visitors and he was asked to pose for many snapshots...
...following day Renfrew rode around his ranch saying au revoir to farm hands, cowboys and neighbors, all of whom were sorry...
James J. Jeffries, ex-world's champion heavyweight pugilist: " Interviewed at my California ranch about my announced evangelistic intentions, said I: 'I don't give a darn for preachers. . . . For heaven's sake don't tell anyone I'm to become a preacher. I might be a lecturer. . . . But a preacher?-O Lord, deliver...
...with the Hon. Martin Burrell and Sir Godfrey Thomas. In the evening he determined to "take it easy" but the strain of Yes, We Have No Bananas was too much for him. He marched to the ballroom and had fun with the flappers. Next day he left for his ranch...