Rich lead and zinc deposits spur Western mine boom
News from the mines reports the Baxter-Quapaw field west camp reveals the richest lead and zinc deposits in the Southwest. New State mill produced over 15000 in May with 50 tons per day capacity. Emma Gordon Old Chief Tom Lawson and others perform well as drilling confirms rich ore. Progressive properties Golden Hen Miami Yankee Blue Belle Last Chance Little Maxine plan mills this year on Baxter Royalty lands fueling expansion.
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Baxter- Quapaw
Emma Gordon
Old Chief
Tom Lawson
Golden Hen
Blue Belle
Last Chance
Baxter Camp
Baxter Royalty Company
Miami
Ore body connects Baxter and Quapaw camps in continuous seam
Mining men assert the Baxter Quapaw field holdings form a continuous ore zone that links both camps. The best informed practitioners believe ore extends without interruption from one camp into the other, signaling a unified seam across the area.
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Baxter-Quapaw
A Monstrosity and a Taxing Year in Kansas
A freak chick with three bills and three eyes is shown in Cooper’s farm near the city, dying after heavy rain. Kansas assessment figures place state valuations at 2.25 billion dollars. A two cent letter rate between the United States and Great Britain starts October first. Harvest hands demand rises, with railroads predicting the largest ever crop in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
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Mr. Nephless
John M. Cooper
United States
Great Britain
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Political candidate announcements for August 4 primary
The News lists Ralph Martin of Columbus M A Householder J E Burke as state senate candidates. E B Morgan A L Majors and Jes F Wolfe for county attorney. E A Jones for county clerk. W T Apple for representative. J C Ebenstein for county treasurer. Mayo Chomas for Congress Third district. L H Winter for probate judge. All subject to respective party primaries on August 4, 1908.
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Ralph Martin
Columbus
M. A. Householder
Pihoresn
J. E. Burke
E. B Morgan
Baxter Springs
A. L. Majors
Jes. F. Wolfe
Scammon
Cherokee County
E. A. Jones
W. T. Apple
J. C. Ebenstein
Mayo Chomas
Kas
Kansas
L. H. Winter
Galena
Cassville 28th Annual Reunion Returns This August
The Cassville Missouri reunion marks its 28th year with five days of activities from August 11 to 15, 1908. Hosted for old soldiers settlers and all who seek solid enjoyment, the event promises music water grounds and speakers. Privileges inquiries directed to the Privilege Committee. O H Tarte J M Genes secretaries presidents.
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Cassville
O.H. Tarte
J. M. Genes
Sec’y
Pres
Big City Celebration Planned for July 31 to August 2
The colored residents announce a large city celebration with events scheduled for July 31, August 1, and August 2. A details committee is arranging specifics while a separate note advertises a for sale listing: a good 3 1 2 inch item.
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Committee On Details
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