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Cattle
Texans had interbred English cattle with Spanish cattle to produce a new breed- the Texas longhorn. -
Selling Steer
A steer that could bring about $4 in Texas could be sold for $40 or more in eastern markets. -
Barbed Wire
In Illinois, farmer Joseph Glidden patented barbed wire, a cheap fencing material. -
Working
Most Mexicans and Mexican cowboys worked on ranches in Texas. -
Cattle in Chicago
Cattle had brought $35 a head in Chicago. -
Prices/supply
Prices crashed as supply far exceeded demand. -
Cattle
Cattle sold for only $8! -
Drought
A terrible drought diminished many herds. -
Severe Winter
There was a severe winter in the southern plains from 1885-86. -
Temperatures
Temperatures reached 46 degrees below zero in some areas.