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2 unusual facts about Rough and Ready


California State Route 20

This route generally followed the present SR 20, except around Clear Lake and between Marysville and Rough and Ready (where it used Spenceville Road).

Mahantango Creek

Little Mahantango Creek joins Mahantango Creek near the village of Rough and Ready.


Battle of Jonesborough

The Union army began pulling out of its positions on August 25 to hit the railroad between the towns of Rough and Ready and Jonesborough.


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Her Friend the Bandit

From The Oregonian in Portland, Oregon (June 14, 1914): "The Keystone players will offer 'Her Friend, the Bandit', one of those rough and ready fares that make everybody laugh."

Tanzplagen

The connection was strengthened when Oh-OK Lynda Stipe and Linda Hopper contributed backing vocals at a 40 Watt Club appearance that was taped to provide a rough-and ready three track demo.