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!
Lack of Labor Checks Mining on Copper Range
Hancock Michigan reports a copper country labor shortage hindering full mine operation. Most mines run at about 55 percent capacity, with 13 600 to 14 000 men normally employed. Operators could add 7 000 workers immediately, but postwar emigration to auto centers and wage prospects elsewhere keep crews thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Mich
Houghton
Keweenaw
Espen
Lake Superior
Detroit
Flint
Nordberg Company
Milwaukee
Quincy
Michigan
Calumet & Hecla