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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The apple crop in the lower country is not what it was last year – Fancy Jonathans are held at $1.50 the box in car-load lots and they are not so abundant – others standard v...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Colorado-New Mexico Fair suffered a damper, literally speaking, that did not put a damper upon the enthusiasm and ardor of the officers of the associations. Early morning...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Three hours and a half is good time from Pagosa to Durango but that is the pace the Pagosa autos are setting for Colorado-New Mexico Fair visitors. By Rio Grande you fool awa...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “An extra freight was run up to Silverton district and returned with a fine bunch of ore for the local Smelter.” 75 years ago: “After this weekend Durango people ca...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “About 100 pupils of the St. Columba’s school spent much of their time last week in beautifying the church and school grounds preparatory to Colorado-New Mexico Fair week, and...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Are you ready to help entertain those who visit the Colorado-New Mexico Fair? Hospitality is the cleverest kind of advertising.” 75 years ago: “One night this week...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “State Commissioner of Mines Thomas R. Henahen was an arrival on the Southern from a visit and inspection of the La Plata Mining District. ... That Henahen should be enthused ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Otto Mears was a passenger enroute from Denver to Silverton on the Eastern train last night. Agent Brown declares that Mr. Mears does not look a day older than he did 20 year...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read, “Wanted – Boy to do soda fountain and janitor work; with some experience and not afraid of work. No booze or cigarettes. Good wages, permanent...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Roger Frank Grubb was in for a bunch of beans and some sow-bosom from the Animas Station up the valley.” 75 years ago: “Plans for a Durango municipal band are deve...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Once more, the Gold King at Gladstone has resumed its former place at the head of shippers of concentrates in San Juan County with a record of 1,050 tons for July. The reliab...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The city indebtedness was reduced to the extent of $1,000 when City Treasurer Hanno paid off a funding bond in that amount. This is the second bond of $1,000 that has been pa...
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