Amundsen and Cook Bond Despite Fraud Conviction
Roald Amundsen, famed Polar explorer, met with his former Belgica expedition companion Dr. Frederick Cook, a convicted fraudster, at Leavenworth. The two shared a hour long talk surviving polar perils together and maintaining comradeship beyond judgment.
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Roald Amun
Frederick A. Cook
Leavenworth
Amundsen
South Pole
Cook
Antarctic
Belgium
Mt. McKinley
North Pole
Mining The World's Greatest Industry Praised by Sulzer
William Sulzer argues mining ranks as the greatest global industry, essential to civilizations and economies. He cites low failure rates, high investor profits, and mining’s role in wealth creation, urging enduring respect for miners and prospectors across nations.
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Egypt
Rome
Spain
Raglan
United States
House of Happy
William Sulzer
New York
Southwest Mining News Service
Los Angeles
California
Waldron Creek development in Brewster County interest grows
The note mentions Waldron in Brewster County Texas as part of a discussion on developing metal resources in Texas. It references local interest and ongoing exploration by Waldron, with no specific dates or outcomes provided in the accessible text.
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Texas Metal Resources
Waldron
Brewster County
Texas
Paul Shoup argues rail revenue vital to public needs
Paul Shoup of Southern Pacific warns that railroad revenue must be adequate to sustain transportation, facilities, and service essential to industry and public welfare. He calls for higher rail funding and freight rate stability, urging continued investment to keep the system sound. Clarence Hord announces re election bid for Brewster County precinct commissioner.
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Paul Shoup
Southern Pacific Company
Probis
Brewster County
Clarence Hord
Church of Christ Meets for Bible Study and Service
The Church of Christ holds a Sunday Bible study and communion service at Courthouse, starting at 10 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Church OF Christ
Courthouse
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Alpine
Mother Earth
Bradstreet
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Sierra
Acset
Tour Ows
Howell Lumber Company
Forcheimer
Amelia Kelly
Alpine Meat Market
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