Wild Hygiene Practices From The Old West That Seem So Wrong Today

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There Was Dust Everywhere

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Considering where most cowboy frontiers were located, it was dry, hot, humid, and filled with tons of dust. When there would be dust storms tearing through the towns, they were inescapable. No matter where you were, or how hard you tried to cover things up, the dust would get to you, even inside the house! Aside from every home, stable, horse, and saloon being covered in thick layers of dust, dirt and grime, it also caused loads of respiratory issues for both the young and the old.