IN 1922

Colorado Springs is rapidly establishing a reputation for being the fastest growing city in the west. Though the claim may seem rather strong, the records of the city building and municipal water departments offer figures to prove the statement. With one month to go, the total new construction is double that for the entire 12 months of 1921.

IN 1947

The El Paso County Tuberculosis association began receiving replies almost immediately following Christmas Seals mailings sent November 24, according to Mrs. Charles Lennhoff, chairman of the auditing committee. The first week’s receipts totaled $3,748.40. For those shoppers who didn’t receive sheets of seals through the mail, self-serve boxes of seals have been placed at convenient locations throughout the city.

IN 1972

This night before Christmas, Ma still may be in her kerchief, but Pa could be in his new bikini underwear. Local men’s department managers are displaying the styles in nylon, acrylic, spandex and tricot. The skimpy underwear is available in a rainbow of colors and myriad of patterns. With names like Skants, mono-kini, and Don Juan, who knows what will be under the Christmas tree?