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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Last Saturday night, Mr. Hughes and the boys entertained the Literary Society at the Hughes home. The literary program was followed by the singing of old time songs, and ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “After bond jumper: Sheriff Fassbinder left for Silverton last night to bring back A. Velarde, who was released on $1,000 bond several months ago. Velarde hopped to Silver...

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Fort Lewis offering evening classes: Fall trimester classes include Man and His Scientific World and Russia and Satellites.” 25 YEARS AGO: “Carvers Brewery M...

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “While mothers and sons have starred together on stage and screen, Helen Thatcher White and her son, Mahlon Thatcher White, are making their joint debut in a new field of t...

The West is History

100 years ago: “Last evening W.L. Harper of North Durango walked into The Herald-Democrat office saying ‘What do you think of this, boys?’ He had a native trout that weighed 9 pounds and...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The people of the San Luis and San Juan are the most hospitable people in the world. They ought to get that reputation all over the country. The city man, the farmer, the...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “We demand that the modern principles of prison reform be applied in our federal penal system. We favor such work for prisoners as shall give them training in occupations,...

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Their credo is violence ... their God is hate. Enemies of everything and everyone but each other: ‘The Wild Angels’ with Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, and members of Hell’s ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Contestants making splendid showing – keen rivalry – in Herald’s subscription contest: In District 2, where one Victrola, one diamond ring, and one ladies watch will be a...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Don’t cry because the state has gone dry. Keep your ice box full of soft drinks, and your disposition cool. Kellenberger sells them.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Is this...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Go to the Windsor rooming house, 1130 Main Ave., for good clean beds, large single rooms, and free baths. 30 cents per night.” 75 YEARS AGO: “It’s coat time...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “George Berger, bookkeeper for Kellenberger, starts today on a three-month vacation, his first in 10 years. He leaves this morning for the Oro Fino section to remain the e...
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