old digger
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I got permission to detect the site of Bowler #2. This town had three different sites. Bowler site #2 had a post office that was active from 1894 till ? -1936. My reference says 1936 but not sure this does not include site #3. The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad had a station at Bowler, but was discontinued in 1911. My detector acted oddly with all the metal and tin cans in the area. I think this was caused by the old tin cans. If you will notice the one tin can bottom, it is sealed with lead. The larger round coin-shaped piece still has some lead in the center, the small round piece has a small hole in it. If I am correct this was the way they sealed the cans for freshness. I also was able to find some older rifle casings, a .40-.82; a .38-.55; a.45 colt; and a .30 caliber. I also found what's left of an old lock, an old rail spike and few odds and ends. Thanks for letting me share these finds with you.
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