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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Kathlyn Williams – In ‘The Two Ordeals’ in two reels. Second picture in The Adventures of the Kathyln Series. Every installment of this series is better than the last one don...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Although a few dairymen and cow keepers have sought the city hall to obtain a milk peddler’s license, as required by the new ordinance that goes into effect on or about May 2...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Heavy showers marred the opening day of the spring race meeting now being held at the fairgrounds track under the auspices of the San Juan Horsemen’s Association. The threate...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The first attempt to hold a spring racing meet in this city will be made today. The races are to be held under the auspices of the San Juan Horsemen’s Association and are par...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Sheriff Fassbinder returned from a seven days chase after the horse thieves, Colyer and Freeman, who stole two of Wood & Morgan’s horses and three horses from Truby ranch. Al...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A wanted advertisement read: “A full fledged farm hand, must be experienced irrigator and one not afraid to work. Apply 1415 Third Ave.” 75 years ago: “J. Slatch Fa...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Frank Trumble’s new Ford car was shipped to him at Ames by the local Ford card agency. Norton says he doesn’t expect to see Mr. Trumble’s happy face here again soon – that he...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Ignacio – “There are new buildings being created in our city. Guess the Gate Way to Cave Basin is holding its own.” 75 years ago: “The large brush fire burning near...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Nearly 300 men worked on the county and city roads in this county in recognition of the state Good Roads Day. At night a considerable improvement in the highways had been aff...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Today is Good Roads Day in the state of Colorado. Also in La Plata County. A big bunch of citizens have volunteered to put in a day working the county and city roads. But the...

And the West is History

100 year ago: “Louis Rudolph, of the Lucky Four Gold Mining Company, came in from the La Platas on a business trip and to get his pants pressed. Louis is tanned like a moose hide as a result...

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement for the Crystal Barber Shop read: “Modern in service, thorough in sterilizing and cleanliness. All barbers, no boiler makers in the bunch. Full line of tonics...
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