06/02/2026
She earned the nickname of Calamity Jane, and it seemed to fit her quite well. Her life revolved around revalry and mayhem, which she embraced with her good-timing nature, hiding the heart of gold deep within. But the tales woven by Miss Martha Jane Canary herself could not match those spun by folks that never met her. Indeed, in the very space where today you can recreate the past -- Emma's Old Time Photos, for those that don't speak 1877-ese -- one Dr. Hendricks regaled the editor of the Cheyenne Daily Sun with "The True History of Her Life" a tale that bore not a breath of truth. No matter the source, legends were born. Embrace the inspiration.
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