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And the West is History

100 years ago: “The appearance of Newton, the magician, the second of the series of lyceum entertainments, at Red Man Hall was greeted with a packed house. His show was replete with entertai...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Major McDevitt went over to Ignacio on political business, going on east to look after the color of the political horizon in that section.” 75 years ago: “Gravelin...

DATE: Sep 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Electric’s program for tonight reads like it would be a smile from beginning to end.” 75 years ago: “Miss Virginia Conway, who celebrated her 15 birthday invit...

DATE: Sep 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Eugene Heth, one of the best known and sensational aviators of the country, will fly here. Heth, in his first days of flying, was known as ‘Wild Bill’ Heth, because of the ma...

DATE: Sep 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The following appeared in the section titled High School Notes: “Last week’s baseball activities showed strongly the need of better coaching and better teamwork in the teams.”...

DATE: Sep 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Sheriff Fassbinder took the Eastern train with Emilio Ozello for Buena Vista, where the latter will remain indefinitely as the result of being caught putting another man’s wa...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “Wanted – Ladies wishing to earn their own money and keep their home, too. Call at McNeely Rooming House.” 75 years ago: “Sheep men...

DATE: Sep 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “C. H. Carman, from the Overland state agency at Denver, and M. B. Parsons, the local Overland agent of Dolores were in town with a new Overland 1915 model that attracted much...

DATE: Sep 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “S.E. Land, assistant superintendent of the state fish hatcheries, went up to Electra lakes with the final consignment of 250,000 fry for the new retaining pond.” 7...

DATE: Sep 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “John M. Robran of the Florida Mesa, was a business visitor in the city to buy Sunday supplies and learn the latest war news ‘24 hours earlier’ than it happens.” 75...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: SUNNYSIDE – “A big dance is being planned for Oct. 6 at the schoolhouse. A hearty welcome is extended to all, but those who come must please remember that ragging will not be ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Joe Hartman, the coal operator of Lightner Creek was in the city delivering fuel to local customers, whom he says are now beginning to buy heavily.” 75 years ago: ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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