Strange Sink Spots in the Yard Lead to a 140 Year Old Jackpot Buried in the Ruins of an Old Home

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10 ай бұрын

Excavating two privies at the former site of the Eugene and Fannie Kylius residence in Yankton, South Dakota.
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@shawns.williams8705 10 ай бұрын

I was at my sister's house last night in Yankton on Green Street and she said you guys were there back @ June digging in her yard. She said you were disappointed as there were only a couple of old bottles in hers and her A-Hole neighbor wouldn't let you dig in his yard. I love your channel and was tickled pink when I heard you guys were there. Thanks for the great content!

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

hahaha wow thats crazy! im like 90% sure i know who you are talking about. They were super nice. i was shocked we didnt find more! we found a massive pit, but we dug into it and it was all from like the 30s so we just gave up. its probably still in their yard somewhere. under the garage. if its the same place im thinking about, they had a sprinkler system, so we didnt want to go too crazy with the probing, and poke a hole in the hose. when she pulled up, i was reading her bumper stickers and i was thinking "yeah these people are gonna be cool" lol

@shawns.williams8705 10 ай бұрын

Yes. She did say the couple of bottles you found weren't very old. I'll have to ask about her bumper sticker. HA!

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

haha IF im thinking about the right house. it was a brick one right? she drives a jeep?... sorry if its the wrong place. i've probably dug 100 houses in that town

@shawns.williams8705 10 ай бұрын

Yes. That's her. Ha! That's so cool. I just drove past the apartment complex oi this video. The one by the old middle school.

@StirlingLighthouse 10 ай бұрын

I totally understand why you do these digs. There’s always a surprise around every corner. Thanks a bunch 🙏

@thisguy3800 10 ай бұрын

Can you imagine taking this show on the road? Digging 17th century pits all up and down the east coast? You can write your own ticket. The content is great, the info on the item as it comes out, all of that. It's balanced and informative. Good shit, congrats to both of you.

@tanyas.3812 9 ай бұрын

I THINK THAT YOU MIGHT BE WISER THAN YOUR YEARS, WHEN YOU SAY THE WORD SHIT, CONSIDERING THESE WERE OUTHOUSE DUMPS. 😂

@kellyschroeder7437 10 ай бұрын

Tom, thank you for your calm, gentle and easy going demeanor w obvious and quiet enthusiasm 💙👊

@karenhunt9029 10 ай бұрын

Hi from England, just discovered your channel so i've been binge watching all of the videos, love what you do and look forward to watching many more, this one was great

@fleurjardin1012 10 ай бұрын

I loved the bottle with the label still intact. Imagine after more than 100 years and it is still legible with bright colors.

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

yeah i know! that thing was amazing. i had never even found that type of bottle before, so if it hadnt had the lable, i wouldnt have known what it even was. thanks for watching

@Kataya2464 9 ай бұрын

Yes! That ketchup bottle ist amazing! Love the bottle and label👍

@LazyIRanch 9 ай бұрын

I doubt that anyone cares, but König is German for "king" (as in Dr. August König's Hamburger Tropfen). The word "Tropfen means "drops", so it once contained a liquid medicine that's from the city of Hamburg. Whatcha wanna bet it contained some kind of drug that's illegal now!? 😵‍💫 Those Victorians especially loved their cocaine and opium! I have an old bottle from @ 1900 that still has a label, and it contained processed indica cannabis. I've seen other patent meds that contain sativa cannabis. Before pharmaceutical drugs, cannabis was prescribed often, and doctors were knowledgeable about how the 2 types were different and what ailments they helped. Indica was often combined with opium to induce sleep. They should have stuck with the Indica and outlawed the opiates, which can make one go to sleep forever!

@girlnorthof60 10 ай бұрын

I love it when you start with "No Way?!" as we see something really cool being revealed. I'm saying the same thing, over & over again as I watch from the Yukon... like a kindred spirit, we share a ton of social history. 🙌 Pat

@ianmax5263 10 ай бұрын

Nice dig! Love when you find 1880’s bottles

@ToddTheJoker 10 ай бұрын

a new episode, AWESOME! I think I have watched all the old ones, it is a bit addictive guys! lol Good job! All the best!

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

haha thanks!

@carolynsimone8647 10 ай бұрын

As always,you don't disappoint .I really enjoy how you explain the bottles and the history behind them...keep on digging...🥰🥰

@cackalackaboi9737 9 ай бұрын

I could watch these videos all day everyday! You’re living the life man 👍🏻

@Theditchwalker 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful finds Tom...always enjoy your vids and knowledge. Best of luck

@dannmccord1923 10 ай бұрын

Boy Tom you found some amazing bottles. Love them all. I bet your arms are really tired when your done. Love your videos

@michaelschuenemann3505 10 ай бұрын

Pit 1 = That Blue 2 Handled Jug is Amazing - what a Find - very Pretty ! Some 1880's Bottles coming to the Surface - wow - early Stuff - sadly a lot of Broken ones as well ! Pit 2 = Early Stuff and lovely small Doll Head - all those early Beers but at least 1 was Intact ! History Dug Up and Preserved - well done and many Cheers from Australia !!!!

@captjeff2321 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video so many heart breakers. Thanks for taking us along and your hard work. God bless and save our Republic!

@user-rm1mr6se2x 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Tom. Your adrenaline must have been flying on this dig.

@warrenmink2429 10 ай бұрын

Very nice age there , very impressive, loved the glass there ! Thank you for sharing.

@terrygreennway9655 10 ай бұрын

Incredible video, always enjoy. I love history. I have been metal detecting for over 50yrs.

@robinfarina2966 9 ай бұрын

Sitting here at work, just treasure hunting with you. Thanks for a fun afternoon.

@BelowthePlains 9 ай бұрын

hahaha no problem! thats awesome. made me smile. thank you

@RobertChellberg-pk2ne 9 ай бұрын

I could watch this stuff all day keep up the good work

@BelowthePlains 9 ай бұрын

i really appreciate that. thanks for watching

@terrancemiller8350 10 ай бұрын

That was an exciting dig, both. The age was exciting, you do a great job at finding your pits, just love watching you dig and the excitement with each and every find. Say hey to big Jake ( the man with the camera). Lots of love. Afriend

@DCHoosier62 10 ай бұрын

Wow! 2 great pits! Some really old bottles. Congrats on finding these two.

@VickieEdwards-xn6kn 10 ай бұрын

Great finds . Love watching your vids 👍🏼

@sumofme1 10 ай бұрын

Awesome I grew up in Yankton South Dakota

@shellmeyoursiii9380 10 ай бұрын

Some exciting finds to add to your collection Tom. FYI You're a great reference guide to my history saving digging efforts here in NY. Happy Collecting

@Randeb86 10 ай бұрын

Wow! That is a great old pit , super old bottles in that one, love the videos!❤

@revminTphresh 10 ай бұрын

there is something very satisfying about watching you two dig up old shitters. hope the weather holds up for many more before it gets too cold.

@papeep2694 10 ай бұрын

An awesome dig. Thank you for sharing.

@user-gv5zn2kr4c 10 ай бұрын

Love the old sites Tom!

@jamesonheche2899 10 ай бұрын

Amazing finds! thanks for sharing, glad you guys are back!

@kapok7228 6 ай бұрын

Tom, your videos are just so good. Have you ever thought about doing an instructional video series? How to research, get permissions, probing strategies, digging tools and techniques, etc. I think you could put it behind a paywall and make good money. I’d be a customer for sure. Keep up the good work.

@BIGALL7777 10 ай бұрын

Great dig Tom ! Lots of amazing finds. You do a great job of displaying your finds and explaining about the history of the items. Always exciting to watch and see what you find. Take care and best wishes to you and everyone !

@laurelshugars2866 10 ай бұрын

That's pretty much the coolest ketchup bottle I've ever seen. Same with the mussilage bottle. Cool info on the Jamaican Ginger "jake leg" syndrome.

@Qingeaton 9 ай бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me how deep a person can dig and find things down there. It would seem that the earth is growing.

@deloradeabel8487 10 ай бұрын

Age on the dump is incredible!Great permission,good job guys❤

@patty4091 10 ай бұрын

I hoping a new episode would come out, nice finds.

@staceysala3892 10 ай бұрын

I love 💕 seeing the things you find!!

@tedhamilton2362 Ай бұрын

My visual recog keeps improving on the vintage glass containers with this channel!

@alisonmary1443 10 ай бұрын

Exciting pits, so early. I always down tools (needle and thread) to watch and not miss a thing, even the broken items. You done well, Thank you so much.

@piastewart1974 10 ай бұрын

So many beautiful pieces! And you really know your stuff. Do you display your finds? Great educational opportunities.

@bethcorey6022 10 ай бұрын

Cool. Can’t wait to see what you dig up this week❤

@samsager1 10 ай бұрын

Awesome digs Tom!!

@larisarogers2649 10 ай бұрын

Well that was fun and at least it wasn’t smelly 😂 see you guys soon!

@brianjohnsen7682 10 ай бұрын

Great pre turn of century site! Good watch! 👍🏻

@Looter8TreasureHunter 10 ай бұрын

Lots of broken beers but it’s nice to get one intact. Awesome finds my man! Looking forward to the next one.

@daviddarrall9384 10 ай бұрын

The older the 'better'! 😂 UK (well done the camera man! Also excellent narration as usual)

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

we really appreciate that! someday we gotta make it out across the pond! thats like a dream of mine. i see those mudlarking videos from the UK and im just blown away at all the stuff that washes up

@glennmurphy1820 10 ай бұрын

Incredible finds. Great dig.

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! and thats for watching/commenting

@nickt7658 10 ай бұрын

Once again bud.. your absolutely killing it! N.t. nor cal ca

@duggid4859 10 ай бұрын

Great dig

@michaelmacpherson-wm6mh 9 ай бұрын

got to give a shout out to the camera person for not only doing great work but also having the ability to not shout out when something really cool pops up...... whoa! cool! ooohh look at that!!

@karendavis7988 10 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos.

@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat 10 ай бұрын

Amazing Yankton Pharmacy bottles and the unique Heinz bottles. Loved the old stoneware and the pitcher. How long does it take to probe out the privies? Awesome Tom and great video footage Jake.👏👏😀👍

@PaulaBlessing-on6ue 10 ай бұрын

I love watching you! Amazing what you find! Truly digging up our past❤

@deeanderson4440 10 ай бұрын

It's amazing what you find in those pits. May I ask, what's the oldest bottle you have found?

@patablanche5075 10 ай бұрын

Great show as usual

@soonzach4017 10 ай бұрын

Always love your channel, thank you for sharing 🙏👍👋

@tinaj984 10 ай бұрын

A real joy of finds!! Thank you!!!😍😍❤❤

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

Hey everyone, just wanna say thank you for watching! remember to hit that like button and drop a comment to help us out. We do have a patreon, if you wanna go over there and help us out. we have early content over there, and this winter there is gonna be some exclusive content that's only gonna be going up over there. If you dont want to sign up, well we appreciate you all the same,! Thanks, i will leave a link below www.patreon.com/belowtheplains we are gonna start posting videos on our facebook as well, if you want to add Tom. we are gonna be posting some old content over there, but in the future there will probably be more things like short form videos, and pictures. there's a link to his FB page in the description.

@ShammyKat 10 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, would love to meet up on a dig with you guys. I'm in NE ND up past Grand Forks. Unfortunately, I don't know of any good spots to point you guys at. Most of my collection has come from the river when I've been out fishing 😅 Anyway, love the videos. Keep doing what you guys are doing!

@sheilathomas5371 10 ай бұрын

Love it!

@susiewagner1534 10 ай бұрын

I still use my Alfred meakin crockery, which I found in a charity shop 15 years ago ,here in Wiltshire, England..

@mygrammieis 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏 finds💯👏🔦🔍

@riverc3171 10 ай бұрын

Great finds bro.. exciting stuff

@lougoocher6227 10 ай бұрын

Really great pits.

@Justlivin904 10 ай бұрын

I think your “2 handled vase” is a sugar bowl missing it’s lid.

@repewtadabuta302 10 ай бұрын

That's what I guess too.😊

@brendagroff8478 10 ай бұрын

It is.

@birdie5382 10 ай бұрын

He has been digging for a few years and has researched many items so he is pretty accurate on what the items are.

@LillianArch 10 ай бұрын

Ahh for the old days when real men ate real sugar!

@sharonrimsza7960 9 ай бұрын

Just remember folks, this is someone’s trash can…what will they find and think about our landfills with no biodegradable pieces?

@kjbuchanan63 9 ай бұрын

I find your videos extremely soothing to watch. Seeing history unearthed is very enjoyable.

@cherylwhite-butler6237 10 ай бұрын

Been watching you for a while. Sure love your videos!

@jorahmormont1154 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video, hope you guys are gonna be releasing them regularly from now on

@deloradeabel8487 10 ай бұрын

They do every Sunday,I think before noon!

@flamebroiledeggs 10 ай бұрын

How long have you been digging bottles? You really know your bottles! Great to see a new video. Keep them coming.

@lynnmk2384 9 ай бұрын

nice to see all these old bottles

@tommjonn 10 ай бұрын

Awesome

@andrewowens9382 10 ай бұрын

Hi Tom and jake another good video really early bottles pity some were broken still some good finds anyway I hope you both had a good weekend Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧

@ozfromkansas8939 10 ай бұрын

very nice old pits

@zappa3543 10 ай бұрын

Thanks guys

@mikelettiere1090 9 ай бұрын

Hard work pays off. Awesome video dude ! Sincerely appreciate it

@dirtclodmetaldetecting 10 ай бұрын

Awesome finds!

@texgowing7359 9 ай бұрын

Staffordshire royal pottery U. K "loving cup". Excellent find big guy, 👍👍

@francesacoy4730 9 ай бұрын

Would be interesting to make a board mounted collage of your find and show the history with each item. Could be a history project as well!😊😊😊😊

@ryandean69 10 ай бұрын

Sweet digs!✊

@alanconnors8881 10 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this dig. I dug for bottles in the late 60s early 70s in New Hampshire with my parents.

@shelbywinter3097 8 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying how you know what these bottles are!

@timothyrandall3269 10 ай бұрын

Awesome digs 👍👍

@susanschley4265 10 ай бұрын

Great fines today love the ink bottles 🎉

@user-eo8zy5ss1i 4 ай бұрын

I just love these videos!!

@BelowthePlains 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! glad to hear it. thanks for watching!

@rmil4531 10 ай бұрын

Wow, hard work but some really early ones. Thank you.

@seasparrow7427 10 ай бұрын

A good map to use is called the Sanborn Fire Maps. They tell you exactly where the privies are. That's what i use...

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

yep! thats exactly the maps we use!! we show the at the beginning, but this one was on the outskirts of town, so... im sure there was a sanborn made of it at the time, but if it still exists, its not anywhere in the state archives or anywhere online. We use that birdseye map too. those are probably even better to use, because they show the outhouses sometimes. That birdseye map we showed at the beginning of the video is the only one known. some guy found it in his basement about 20 years ago (along with some other maps) and eventually he realized that it was the only one known. so the museum ended up getting it and putting it online. if you look closely at that picture, you will see water marks, and smudges.. it wasnt in great condition, but hey.. its better than nothing! thanks for watching

@cecoya 10 ай бұрын

Question: what got you into digging these pits for the bottles? Have a great day

@BelowthePlains 10 ай бұрын

thanks! you have a great day as well! and Tom got into it when he was like 10 and he moved to a farm. i guess he was just out there, in his shelter belt exploring, and he found the trash dump. he started looking up some of the stuff he found online, and he started talking to some people and they told him about the outhouses, and then he managed to find his, and the rest is history. i think he found a pretty valuable bottle early on, and i suppose that was a bit of positive reinforcement. Thanks for watching!

@Mrhalligan39 10 ай бұрын

For the record, Chicago’s prohibition of ketchup on hot dogs stems from the fact that all-beef Vienna style hot dogs already have a very sweet flavor, which ketchup ruins.

@jerrysadventures8952 10 ай бұрын

killer fines dude awesome video

@RonCobb-co6dr 9 ай бұрын

Nice work kid, I know where the original city dump is for Centralia Wa. It's above ground! Looks like a gigantic briar patch and always has. Should date back to late 1800s. Me and 1 of my best friends used to do some of what you are doing except we'd run into old dump spots in a ditch or something and find bottles like what you so laboriously dig up by just moving the rusty tin cans away. 1960s we had great fun and found many old bottles. I In - Joy your show a lot. Keep Digging ! R.C.

@dianafessenden7361 10 ай бұрын

Most broken jars U have seen out of one of your digs but most colorful and fun shapes

@Phaota 10 ай бұрын

That's very cool information on the Drugstore Bottle at 3:03 made by the Swindell Brothers. That's my last name, said "Swin-dell", not "Swindle". Interesting to know that past family connections were in the glass bottle making business. I'll have to get one of those from eBay for my archive, if I can find any.