This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1907
Page
6
Mitchell recounts travels through Southern Nevada visiting Rhyolite and Lee, noting mining prospects and copper values. He describes the Montgomery-Shaebone mill plan near Rhyolite, the harsh desert heat, water scarcity, and the dangers faced by freighters. He visits Goldfield and Tonopah amid gambling, mining stocks, and distant hopefuls for a great old-run camp in the region.
A general manager from Lab states the Barnes-King mine will open a new plant by October to replace the aging mill. The 660 ton capacity will be taxed in the next 12 months as development continues underground and on the surface. Bids for a Montana state school of miner building will be opened by A Bowman at 2 pm. Excursion rates from nearby cities to Hamilton, Mont are listed.
The New Departure Mining company reports active development on eight properties one mile from Dillon, with a 400-foot shaft sunk and ore accessible at about 25 places. The mine yields high grade silver with copper and gold, supported by transport wagons and horses to the railroad, and plans call for continued profitable extraction as reserves are opened.
Stannard Lewistown July tale describes renewed work at Lehman group mining claim near Yogo. Engineer John McGee returns to lead development with London company backing as water abundance and ditch repairs boost ore output. The article notes safe deposit box offerings and modest rates at the bank.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to protect children from illness by preventing constipation. It touts Cascarets as the best gentle remedy for infants and growing kids, claiming castor oil and salts are too harsh and detailing nightly use by nursing mothers and easy, tasty doses for children. The Sterling Remedy Company markets small candy tablets sold at corner drugstores, branded C C. E.
The Butte market shows notable activity with over 16,000 shares traded, Alameda stock popular amid fluctuations, and Bulte & Bacorn nearing finish on development work. Copper listings include Amalgamated, North Butte, Parrot, Coaliton, and Bulte & Lormson with varied bids and asks, while other issuers such as Davis-lily and Harnes-King display mixed movements.
The article traces adoption of auxiliary power in small boats and yachts, noting widespread retrofit and new builds including sailboats and motorized vessels. It highlights Atlantic as a three masted schooner with auxiliary power, and mentions Cap rn Mark Casto observing progress in the Cherokee and Naraund at Atlanticity, praising improvements in auxiliary machinery and the emergence of a new reliable power type.
The report notes new tube constructions and wider service areas in Greater London. It cites nearly 800 railway stations feeding into London and similar figures for major lines, with passenger totals approaching 800 million.
The Butte Montana Mining Company reports extreme water shortages in the northern section sloping toward Rock Range. Shafts at Melonet Sullery and nearby wells lack sufficient water for drills, with 400 plus feet of shaft yielding almost none. Water sources are scarce as veins run parallel, threatening large-scale drainage unless fissures connect. The Butte Milwaukee may reach 500 feet. other mines like Colonel Sellers await stable moisture. Company progress includes 1000-foot Alex Scott depth with commercial ore at 600, 900, 800, and 1000 feet, while Alex Scott owes 130,000 and offers treasury stock at 60 cents to cover debt, guaranteed by First National Bank of Butte.
An engineer, in Enid, refused 1 800 000 for a simple engine device now claimed to consume smoke gas and odor from incamotive systems. The inventor, working with Pennsyl vania engineers, says a device will render smoke harmless while yielding silver byproducts, after a Delaware cross-country trial.
The Philadelphia Record notes difficulties in assimilating voters and concerns over political conspiracies and tight attack rhetoric. It cites an illiterately parsed figure of 19,000 voters and only 7,900 registered with 800 from the African American community, while warning that new voters may fail to register or vote due to indifference.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.