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140 Years Ago From September 5, 1885 edition of the (Silverton) Democrat-Herald: NEARLY 130 PROSTITUTES IN TOWN.

It’s not a credit to the town, but a fact nevertheless, that nearly 130 prostitutes find a living here. About nine-tenths of them support “tin-horn” gamblers in addition to supporting themselves.

125 Years Ago From September 1, 1900 in 1949. edition of the Silverton Standard: MAJOR WORK O…