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And the West is History

100 years ago: “All local roads are reported in bad condition on account of snow.” 75 years ago: “Captain Art Hook, a world-famous deep-sea diver, appeared before students of the ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “J.E. Fitzpatrick of the Florida Mesa lost a wagon load of coal when a team of horses which he was driving became frightened and tumbled with the wagon down a high embankment ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Miss Genevieve Titus of Denver has taken a position behind the candy counter in the grocery department at Graden’s. Business seemed to be rushing in the sweets department.” ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A queer animal believed to be either a doodle bug or the germ which causes pip is on display at Graden’s in the grocery department. The strange monstrosity was found in the p...

DATE: Dec 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Nervy thieves, whose identity is known, stole packages worth several dollars from a buggy at the First National Bank corner. Miss Bessie Downing, who had been shopping, left ...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The county commissioners passed a resolution deciding to ask permission of the state authorities for the killing of rabbits in La Plata County during 1916. Many ranchers have...

DATE: Dec 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Christmas goods are being picked up rapidly, and those who are putting off their shopping to the last will have little to choose from.” 75 years ago: “An early Chr...

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Evan Thomas, bookkeeper at Perins, and Miss Ella Siggins, well-known young lady, secured a marriage license and requested that the matter be kept secret.” 75 years...

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read: “Durango Drug Company. Libby’s cold tablets. Good for grippe, influenza, bone-ache and general colds. Navajo rugs from the reservation $1 per pound.” ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read, “Four year old Port, Sherry, Angelica and Muscatel just as pure as if you had preserved the grapes yourself. At Kellenberger’s.” 75 years ago...

DATE: Dec 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read, “Turkeys! Turkeys! 20 nice corn fed turkeys, all young. Delivered at your home at 19 cents per pound, dressed, or 15 cents alive. Order now.” ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Maurice Levey severed his connection with I. Kruschke after about 7 years of service and departs for Tiffany where he will take charge of the Tiffany Mercantile Company as ma...

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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