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And the West is History

100 years ago: It was cold in Durango. So cold it, “chawed and rasped on the innermost bone, paralyzed the sinew and twisted the most warped countenance.” 75 years ago: Lel...

DATE: Jan 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was an advertisement for kidney pills with a Durango resident quoted, “I had a constant ache just below my kidneys, and if I made a quick move, a sharp, knife-like p...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was almost time for the annual meeting of the “good roads people” and a renewed interest in proposed highways was of discussion in the state. The San Juan people were i...

DATE: Jan 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Items lost in Durango included a boot from Dr. Robbins that was left between Jarvis garage and Mercy hospital and a diamond and pearl set lavaliere and chain that was misp...

DATE: Jan 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Old Greene Mountain Mine in Silverton ranked as one of the leading shippers for the year, maintaining its reputation as a consistent producer for the district. ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Highland Mary mine in Silverton announced it was shipping regularly again, after the leasing company secured control, employed “a small force of men,” installed a tram...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Local community activity included Miss Frances Bell returning home after being treatment for “a case of grip,” the Smelter baseball team failing again to achieve honors fo...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was a rumor that a pending deal for the sale of Sunnyside Mine in Silverton was in effect, and it was “further rumored” that the Gold Prince Mine was to be purchased...

DATE: Jan 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An announcement in Classifieds under “Found” referenced a ladies fur muff, which could be claimed by “calling the Herald office and paying for this ad.” 75 y...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Rex M. Shultz, cashier at an Ignacio bank, announced bank resources were $34,000 with a total of $70,000 in deposits, which was “a good showing.” The bank was referred to ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A “child’s kid mitten” was found, and a notice was published in the classifieds. No contact information or details as to where it could be picked up were included. ...

DATE: Jan 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. W.B. Wheeler of Junction Creek commuted to La Plata City during the morning to spend a couple days with her friend, Mrs. Ernest Beach, who was slightly ill at the tim...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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