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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “If anyone should tell you that Silverton is at the tail end of the mineral procession in the San Juan triangle just refer them to the records of ore shipments during July of ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “For Sale – The residence properties of W.T. Kirkpatrick on Third Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, are for sale. Low prices and items...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Wright Amusement Company vaudeville artists, are drawing the big crowds to the Gem Theater. Their movies are fine, and each evening they put on three vaudeville acts of g...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. J. A. Coppinger and daughter, Miss Gladys, of North Durango went up to the summer camp at Pine Ridge where Mr. Coppinger has his summer headquarters for his large sheep ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Rev. I. Linthicum, father of Mrs. Jasper Hayhurst, who is visiting his daughter, was pleasantly surprised. While calling at the home of Mrs. Brewer, a neighbor, he was gr...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Sixteen cars of ore are to arrive from Silverton for the local plant. Shipments from that camp are rapidly increasing and the ore values average high.” 75 years ag...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Saturday evening there was high jinks in the local Odd Fellowship when several local candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the Sarah Rebekah Lodge of Odd Fellows.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A large force of men went up to the head of East Mesa ditch for the purpose of making a dam to turn more water into the ditch. The crops are very dry and unless water is obta...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “Wanted – A jockey rider at once. L.R. Cox, Mancos, Colo.” 75 years ago: “The national labor relations board has filed a complaint ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read: “When traveling or in need of a comfortable bed and delicious wholesome meals. The Savoy is the hotel you should patronize. Everything up-to-date. Promp...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Prin. G.F. Snyder of the Fort Lewis School was a visitor in the city, in order to replenish his stock at home.” 75 years ago: “Starting off with a bang of a gavel ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “William Hard, manager of the ladies’ and misses’ shoe department at Graden’s has returned from an extended purchasing trip through the east and is now busily engaged in unpac...
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