He Thought It Was Just Garden Junk — Until An Expert Says This

Word spread. Local reporters came by. Some tried to call it a hoax. But Dale vouched for the assay bar’s authenticity. The historical society offered to help document the findings. One archivist said, “This could rewrite what we know about the 1940s bullion transit routes.” Owen smiled. “I just wanted tomatoes. Now I’m part of a legend.”