During the Prohibition era in the Seattle area (1920–1933), bootleggers had to find smart ways to avoid being caught by the police. One of the strangest tricks they used was wearing "heifer-heels" — special shoes that made their footprints look like cow tracks. This clever disguise helped them move through muddy fields without raising suspicion. Some even used secret boat routes, hidden compartments in cars, and fish crates to smuggle alcohol.