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And the West is History

The West is History

100 years ago: “An astounding find from the Aztec ruins is a pencil – a real pencil, very much like those used today. It is bound with wood and string, and when one wets the end of the p...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Aztecs thought to be descended from Scandinavian race: One of a pair of locally discovered mummies had red hair, indicating the Aztecs must have been a blonde race. Noted...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Two men were killed instantly while placing a smokestack on the roof of a boarding house near Vanadium when they came into contact with a high tension line carrying 10,00...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The impending railroad strike and complete tie-up of all the roads prompts us to suggest you protect yourself by having on hand enough sow bosom and beans to carry you ov...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. James Moore, who underwent an operation for varicose veins yesterday at Mercy Hospital, is doing nicely.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Elite Beauty Shoppe – ‘Where H...

And the West is History

25 YEARS AGO: “Colorado residents, foundations and companies have donated $125,000 to help save four Anasazi cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado. The funds have come from the Adop...

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Army seeking Durango young men as pilots: A young man can earn a highly paid job and become an expert pilot. Applicants must be over 21, under 28, and not married.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Six big reels at the Gem tonight for 10 cents. Better air, better seats, and better music – go to the Gem.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Opening their water taps late Sat...

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Dear Senora San Juan: What’s this world coming to? All this tommy-rot I keep reading in the Herald about recreation for children – organized play groups, swimming classes,...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A canning demonstration will be held at the home of Mr. Miller on Wednesday. W.E. Valpon of the Boys and Girls Clubs will conduct a demonstration.” 50 YEARS...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It has been rather slow to get many in this area to realize that good roads are to become one of the most important assets of San Juan County.” 75 years ago...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Bailey-Pinkstaff auto party, which left Aztec ten days ago, was scheduled to reach Los Angeles yesterday.” 75 years ago: “John Wayne, Betty Field and Ha...
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