100 years ago: “The bowling match tonight at the Exchange alleys between five Telluride men and the Durango team promises to be a rare treat to bowling fans. The Exchange alleys will be crowded. After the games, an informal dance will be held.”
75 YEARS AGO: “In this day of streamlining, you’d feel pretty silly going downtown in a horse and buggy, wouldn’t you? Well, people who overlook the want ads as a means of buying, selling, or conveying a message are probably using other methods that are as out of date as a spinning wheel. Find out about the want ads. They’ll get real results – Durango Herald Democrat.”
50 YEARS AGO: “Six Texans apparently are none the worse for having spent a night in the wilds without bed, fire, nor food. They’re still camping at Vallecito campground after their ordeal.”
25 YEARS AGO: “Resident at 690 Florida Road reported finding golf ball in his yard at 10:11 a.m. Ball did not cause damage, but similar incident last year did. Caller was reportedly ‘teed off’.”
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and The Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
