100 years ago: “The county road crew has almost reached Sheridan Junction, and by the end of the week, the new Ouray-Silverton road will be open to the county line.”

75 years ago: “What do women despise most in a man? Halitosis (bad breath)! Women simply won’t tolerate it. Before any date, use Listerine antiseptic.”

50 Years ago: “Mariano George Candelaria, 19, wanted in Durango on charges of burglary, assault and battery, and assault, has been found in San Diego and will be brought back to Durango.”

25 years ago: “World Championship Kickboxing opens at Fort Lewis College today.”

Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and The Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.