100 years ago: “Al Barnes, ex-constable of Ignacio, came over from that town, and took the deluxe edition of the Eastern up to Neddleton, where he will engage in mining for a few short hot weeks. He is accompanied by Raymond Hollar, also of the Ignacio country, and they have a prospect to look into after the assessment work is done that peels off pure gold from roasted samples like a cow’s tongue curls after a salt block.”
75 years ago: “Durango’s 1940 Spanish Trails Fiesta ended, firmly entrenched in its ranking as one of the nation’s best and biggest shows of its kind – taking second place to none.”
50 years ago: “For women’s club presidents or program directors who are at their wits end to provide an interesting and entertaining program for their members, a unique women’s club kit is being offered free of charge. The kit includes a 13 minute 16 mm film documenting the emancipation of women over the past century and a commentary on Fall and Winter fashions devoted exclusively to the fuller-figured woman who wears larger sizes. Special sized fashion notes are also included for tall women, expectant mothers, and young chubby girls. The Women’s Club kit may be obtained free of charge by writing Department WK, 465 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017.”
25 years ago: “Fair-goers enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of livestock shows, tractor pull and home economics exhibits at the La Plata County Fair, while politicians shook hands, handed out literature and chatted with attendees.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
