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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Under the direction of W.E. Duggan, secretary of Durango Trust Co., “Patriotic gentlemen” Patrick Sheridan, “genial kitchen engineer” of the Western Power Co.; Richard Nel...

And the West is History

100 years ago: To encourage people in Durango to become homeowners, B. Glaser offered “one of the desirable Liberty Loan Bonds of $50.00 absolutely free” to each purchaser of farms or reside...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Overcrowded with spectators, the circus parade was held in Durango. The “longest ever in the city and most comical” parade included “embryo artists” and “great merriment.”...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Marvel Motor Co. unloaded “a bunch of new Chevrolet cars” to be sold in Durango. The same day, O.T. Trimble, Harris Bros. Mercantile Co. manager, and “a bunch of good ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Durango Democrat announced that two area men, Justen Barnett and Alexander Baird, were scheduled to depart for war Oct. 26. The 1917 newspaper described them as “color...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Forty acres of land on Fort Lewis Mesa went on sale last spring, and hadn’t been purchased. The lack of interest forced the owner to rent the place, and “the renter plante...

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was announced that on Nov. 6, 1917, New Mexico would vote on statewide prohibition. 75 years ago: The first snow of the season fell on Cumbres Pass, accor...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Someone reported that “a certain Durango sport who won $200 on Chicago dropped a bunch of coin on Chicago taking the fourth game.” 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs....

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Chapman Hardware Co. set up a two-cylinder Bain for J.D. Graves of Cedar Hill. 75 years ago: The “chilled breath of approaching winter” spurred Nazis to ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Myers entertained W.E. Duggan and family at lunch in Violet Grove, where “weinerwurst sandwiches and other good things comprised the menu.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A forest fire started behind Perins Peak and received attention from local forest officials. 75 years ago: “Steaming along under the power generated by their...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The soda water fountains in Durango advertised higher than usual prices. The Durango Democrat added that ice cream was “a dollar a dish in France,” beer was 6 cents in Chi...
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