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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Frisco Tunnel Company is working a force of 40 men on property this winter doing nothing but development work on account of the mill being closed for the winter owing to ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Emma Mine in Ice Lake is working a force of 12 men during the winter.” 75 years ago: SUNNYSIDE – “School closed with a Christmas program in the evening which w...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Frank Lechner, of Rockwood, cashed in on three coyote covers at the county treasurer’s office, and Willis F. Taylor of Redmesa took down a couple of iron men for one skin. Co...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Ed Hendricks, of Riverside, drove into the busy city with a load of live pigs for the local market, all of which he disposed of to good advantage and tarried overnight to spe...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “Bromo Salts – And Head Eez. Fifty doses in a bottle and a sure cure for headache. $1 per bottle. Kellenberger.” 75 years ago: “The...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “With the closing of the agricultural school at Fort Lewis for the Christmas holiday, a number of students arrived in town on their way home for the gift-giving season. The sc...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Purchasing Agent Willson contracted with I. Kruschke to furnish the city with a new wool flag, 6 by 12 feet. Inspired by patriotic impulses Kruschke is said to have offered t...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “J.S. Eldredge came up from the Sunset Lumber Company’s mill with the hide of a coyote on which he collected the regular bounty at the county treasurer’s office.” 7...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Forest Ranger Frank Grubb leaves this morning for St. Louis on a visit. It is rumored by some of the North Durango night owls that Frank may bring back a blond.” 7...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A new telephone line has been installed to connect the inhabitants of Trouble Mesa with the county seat and the advertising stores in this city. It is understood that the new...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “Xmas trees – Spruce, from 4 to 10 feet, 35 cents to $2, with or without bases or holders. Orders booked now for delivery later. Fine line of ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Phone your orders for fresh buttermilk to the San Juan Creamery. Delivered once a week anywhere in town.” 75 years ago: “Bill Adcock of the lower Florida Mesa took...
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