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June 2, 1908
The Daily Sentinel
Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
What is this article about?
John Walsh arrives in the city after 50 days walking from New York toward San Francisco on a 90-day wager for $5,000, having crossed plains and deep snow on the great divide, selling autographs for expenses.
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ANOTHER WAGER WALKER HEADED FOR THE CITY
Walking from New York to San Francisco, bearing the stars and stripes around him, John Walsh arrived in the city this morning after having spent 50 days making the journey across the eastern plains and wading through deep snow banks on top of the great divide.
Brown as a berry, yet with a step as light as if he had just started on the long trip, he visited local Elks and Eagles and newspaper offices that he might register with them and thus leave proof that he had visited and stopped in the city.
Should he be successful in reaching his destination within the limit of 90 days, he will be enriched to the tune of $5,000. He must make his expenses along the way and is limited to selling his autograph in doing this.
He said this morning: "Yes, I have gone hungry; but it always gives a fellow a good story to go that way. I waded in snow up to my neck in crossing the mountains, and have all that I want of it. There were places that were almost impossible to cross; but I made it, and will soon be on my way again."
He is feeling fine, and with long muscular legs, he bids fair to accomplish what he is after and wind up in the western city ahead of time.
The people who are following him should arrive in a couple of days.-Glenwood Avalanche.
Walking from New York to San Francisco, bearing the stars and stripes around him, John Walsh arrived in the city this morning after having spent 50 days making the journey across the eastern plains and wading through deep snow banks on top of the great divide.
Brown as a berry, yet with a step as light as if he had just started on the long trip, he visited local Elks and Eagles and newspaper offices that he might register with them and thus leave proof that he had visited and stopped in the city.
Should he be successful in reaching his destination within the limit of 90 days, he will be enriched to the tune of $5,000. He must make his expenses along the way and is limited to selling his autograph in doing this.
He said this morning: "Yes, I have gone hungry; but it always gives a fellow a good story to go that way. I waded in snow up to my neck in crossing the mountains, and have all that I want of it. There were places that were almost impossible to cross; but I made it, and will soon be on my way again."
He is feeling fine, and with long muscular legs, he bids fair to accomplish what he is after and wind up in the western city ahead of time.
The people who are following him should arrive in a couple of days.-Glenwood Avalanche.
What sub-type of article is it?
Journey
Adventure
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Survival
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Wager Walk
Cross Country Journey
John Walsh
San Francisco
Great Divide
Snow Banks
What entities or persons were involved?
John Walsh
Where did it happen?
From New York To San Francisco, Across The Eastern Plains And The Great Divide, In The City
Story Details
Key Persons
John Walsh
Location
From New York To San Francisco, Across The Eastern Plains And The Great Divide, In The City
Story Details
John Walsh walks from New York to San Francisco as a wager, arriving in the city after 50 days, having crossed plains and snow-covered mountains. He registers with local organizations, sells autographs for expenses, and aims to complete the 90-day journey for $5,000.