Matters That Were Before The Mining Congress
Charles M. Reeves portrays Missouri greeting Montana and other states as delegates discuss the St. Louis exposition. He argues the fair will be the largest yet, costing up to 50 million dollars, with city funds and private subscriptions driving infrastructure before May 1, 1904. He notes national prosperity, debtors’ nations, and the U.S. government inviting global participation. He stresses a separate department secures liberal appropriations and Congress views such requests as investments.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
West
Philadelphia
Chicago
Buffalo
St. Louis
Harrison
United States
New York City
San Juan
Santiago
Manila
International Mining Association proposed at Butte session
A proposal recommends forming the International Mining Association with state subsidiaries to promote a permanent organization. It calls for paid officers, a shipping membership fee, annual conventions, and efforts to standardize mining laws, protect the public from wildcat schemes, and improve railroad and freight rates for ores. Aug 30 1902 HelenaMont.
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International Mining Congress
Butte
Mont
International Mining Association
State Association
International Association
Washington
Mining Congress
Plea for a federal department of mining gains traction
Pauline L. Holland argues for a separate federal department of mining to unite and advance the vast U S mineral industry. She highlights dramatic growth in 1880 to 1900, mining's share of gold silver and copper, and the potential economic gains from centralized, systematic mining science and education. The plan envisions government supported schools of mines and closer ties with industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline L. Holland
Department of Mining
United States
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Application of Geology Mining Advances by J Ki Spurr
The article traces the split between practical miners and scientists and describes the shift to mining geology. It notes past overreach by some geologists, the rising value of scientifically grounded mining practices, and the blended progress of geology and mining toward a formal mining geology field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ki. Spurr
United States Geological Survey
Mining Legislation Shaped Mexico Silver Boom History
A detailed review of Mexican mining law from the 1880s to 1890s describes how exemptions on iron coal and quicksilver mines plus generous concessions spurred capital investment and production. It notes key laws of 1887 1892 and 1894 and the shift toward secure property rights and easy acquisition to boost the mining industry. The report highlights rising numbers of titles and improved mills and smelters as production expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Selliriere
Mexico
Congress
Tthe
Young man backs life insurance firm with confidence
The passage praises a young man's self confidence and belief in his power to succeed as he chooses life insurance. It notes that selecting a company reflects judgment and that successful men consider assets, citing The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York as having assets exceeding those of any other life insurer in existence.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Tue Mutua
Life Insurance Company of New York
Richarp A. McCurpy
W. C. Bacheler
Butte
Montana
Butte to Various Towns Round-Trip Ticket Listings
A list of round-trip prices from Butte to towns including Pipestone Whitehall Lime Spur Twin Bridges Sheridan Alder Pony Bonita Deer Lodge and others with noted return days and special conditions for weekend food service and Sunday morning rides.
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Butte
Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime Spur
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Bonita
Deer Lodge
Raise the Hat Salute and Hat Styles Ad
A brief sales item describes a salute gesture using three digits and offers Gordon hats in new Fall styles. It markets three and five dollar prices for hat quality and fashion, emphasizing a correct shape and courteous presentation.
Curious Complexion Cream Promises Natural Beauty
An advertisement extols Curious Complexion Cream as a superior cosmetic option that enhances skin health without clogging pores or altering natural oils. It claims powders and nostrums harm skin, while the product opens pores and stimulates natural beauty, priced 75 cents and manufactured by Doull Bros. in Butte Montana and Salt Lake City Utah.
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Doull Bros
Butte, Mont
Salt Lake City
Utah
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Charles M. Reeves
LURK
R. A. Bell
ADPOT
Jacobs
Helena, Mont
Europe
W. G. Frazer
J. E. Spurr
FE. Esscald
Victoria, B. C
Ringling Bros
Wein’s New Clothing Store
E. Park St
Dick P. Sutton
Ferguson and Mack
Cannon and Herbert
McCarthy
Broadway
Phone
Howe & Marks
Weitel
Isc
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