100 years ago: There were help-wanted advertisements for an elderly female housekeeper, a blacksmith at sawmill and sawmill men. There were for-sale advertisements for a horse and buggy, half interest in little Nona mine, “some fine milk cows at San Juan barn,” 80 acres of farm land, and a “3,000 lb. hand elevator (for cheap).”
75 years ago: The United States Navy needed 7,000 college seniors or graduates to enlist as prospective officers, which extended to Fort Lewis College. Enlistees were allowed to finish their degrees and enter into 30 days of elementary training before being assigned to a reserve midshipman school.
50 Years Ago: Christmas tree bulbs were stolen from several Durango locals during the week. The people who called Durango Police included M.H. McLaughlin, Marie Mason and Hubertus.
25 years ago: A drunken man, age 36, was cited for trespassing at City Market, 6 Town Plaza, and taken to detox. Two people were cited for drunken driving and taken to detox.
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
