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And the West is History

100 years ago: Judge O.S. Galbreath headed Tacoma way “without even saying ‘howdy’ to Durango folks” after visiting relatives in Pagosa Springs. 75 years ago: Pioneer resid...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was a job opening for a sales manager position for a “capable man” at a “large corporation.” Further details, besides contact information, were not included. ...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. J.T. Jacobs arrived from Salida to visit her husband, the Denver and Rio Grande inspector, who suffered two broken ribs from a motor vehicle wreck the previous Sunday...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was cold in Durango. So cold it, “chawed and rasped on the innermost bone, paralyzed the sinew and twisted the most warped countenance.” 75 years ago: Lel...

DATE: Jan 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was an advertisement for kidney pills with a Durango resident quoted, “I had a constant ache just below my kidneys, and if I made a quick move, a sharp, knife-like p...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was almost time for the annual meeting of the “good roads people” and a renewed interest in proposed highways was of discussion in the state. The San Juan people were i...

DATE: Jan 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Items lost in Durango included a boot from Dr. Robbins that was left between Jarvis garage and Mercy hospital and a diamond and pearl set lavaliere and chain that was misp...

DATE: Jan 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Old Greene Mountain Mine in Silverton ranked as one of the leading shippers for the year, maintaining its reputation as a consistent producer for the district. ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Highland Mary mine in Silverton announced it was shipping regularly again, after the leasing company secured control, employed “a small force of men,” installed a tram...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Local community activity included Miss Frances Bell returning home after being treatment for “a case of grip,” the Smelter baseball team failing again to achieve honors fo...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was a rumor that a pending deal for the sale of Sunnyside Mine in Silverton was in effect, and it was “further rumored” that the Gold Prince Mine was to be purchased...

DATE: Jan 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An announcement in Classifieds under “Found” referenced a ladies fur muff, which could be claimed by “calling the Herald office and paying for this ad.” 75 y...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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