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And the West is History

100 years ago: “C. H. Carman, from the Overland state agency at Denver, and M. B. Parsons, the local Overland agent of Dolores were in town with a new Overland 1915 model that attracted much...

DATE: Sep 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “S.E. Land, assistant superintendent of the state fish hatcheries, went up to Electra lakes with the final consignment of 250,000 fry for the new retaining pond.” 7...

DATE: Sep 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “John M. Robran of the Florida Mesa, was a business visitor in the city to buy Sunday supplies and learn the latest war news ‘24 hours earlier’ than it happens.” 75...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Frank Grubb sent his valet in from the ranger station up the Animas to buy some groceries and other necessaries of life far removed from the war.” 75 years ago:“Ju...

DATE: Sep 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: SUNNYSIDE – “A big dance is being planned for Oct. 6 at the schoolhouse. A hearty welcome is extended to all, but those who come must please remember that ragging will not be ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Joe Hartman, the coal operator of Lightner Creek was in the city delivering fuel to local customers, whom he says are now beginning to buy heavily.” 75 years ago: ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Arrangements were completed by the directors of the Colorado-New Mexico Fair Association to bring The Denver Post Band of 30 pieces and a manager to Durango for the fall fair...

DATE: Sep 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Tom Hamor, superintendent of the local fish hatchery returned on the Southern train from Telluride, where he put about 50,000 fish into Trout Lake.” 75 years ago: ...

DATE: Sep 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read: “Follow the crowd – visit the Oriental Bar. Durango’s finest resort for ‘men only.’ Something doing all the time. Try our dutch lunches – Draught beer, ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Henry Campbell, of Bayfield, returned to his home with the new five-passenger Buick recently purchased from the local agent, Wm. Phelan.” 75 years ago: “Bill Hanso...

DATE: Sep 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The following advertisement appeared in the classified section: “Lost –Valuable miners pick and shovel pin with gold nuggets. Reward at Gem Theatre.” 75 years ago:...

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “James B. Dick, of Walsenburg, was an arrival in the city on his way to the Bulldozer Mine in the La Platas in which he is a heavy stockholder.” 75 years ago: “More...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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