Copper Fever Sparks California Mining Frenzy in 1800s
A copper craze grips California as a knot of miners, many from Lake Superior gold districts, converge near Copperopolis and Copperoplis. They test fissures in Salt Spring Valley and Union Vein, chasing profits while inland towns boom on copper chatter, investors, and speculative drills.
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California
Lake Superior
Columbia
Iemine
Salt Spring Valley
Sierra Nevada
San Juan Valley
Sui
Siskiyun
Sar
Tanger
Balsider
Cais
Suell
Sonor
Tuasou
Tim
Snell
Sneila
Sell Ul
Hess
Bey
Copperopatis
San Ldeisun
Nopper
The Copper Fever and Enduring Echoes of Indian Bar
The narrative recounts the rise and fall of copper fever around Indian Bar and Red Mountain Bar, detailing miners, merchants, and townspeople. It notes failed ventures, dwindling populations, abandoned churches, and the migration of ministers, with economic hardship and social upheaval shaping the once bustling mining district.
Unclear Poem and Quip Compilation Echoes a Gazette
A patchwork of quips jokes and fragments from a periodical page. It surveys puns morals and witty lines about church sermons law and social scenes, with stray notes on advertising and daily life. Names are few and locations vague. the tone mirrors a crowded humorous column.
Brigham Works Ore Leaching Revolution Highlighted
A Utah mining tale describes a proposed low grade ore process at Brigham that could transform mining in Cottonwoods Ophir City and Brigham. The leaching method, cost under eight dollars per ton, promises to extract silver with high efficiency, supported by reports from Laté Tribune and local operators Gregg Cushing and Gamble.
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Utah
Jordan Nad At
Greag Cane
Professor Hollen
Holden
Washing
Brigagal Stance
Sten
Custiaz
Ailera
Dobu
Gregg
Cushing and
Gamble
Brigham Mousette
Telest
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Che Gamble
Atoy Ntine
Flytory
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Alta
Ophir
Ciry- City
Lute Tribune
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J. A. Nichols
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Winees
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Pat Montana
F. Forbis
J. G
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Tary Public
W. &. Mendeyhall
Attorney-At-Law
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Washington
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Abelletenmtiomets
Pariteat Aupyilientio
D. L. Sfeparland
Deculy
Inerel
Dear Lodge, Mox T
Davis & Bennett
Troma Distiner
Welle Fargo & Covette
Mok. Mayer
Rutpe
Mont
T. Hauser & CO
Ban Eehres
Butte, Montana
General Banking
W.donnell
W. A. Clark
Larabie
Dowell, Clark
Butte, Mont
Jon
T Donnell
Lawson & CO
Broadway
W. HL. Shephard
Q.dors Jett
Copperat Polis
Rosentill
Butler’s Restaurant
Lutte
Montaya
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Dad
Cbureey House
Pire-Igouf
Deer Ledge City
Brecent
Aylicworth & McFarglatd
Miron Keguars
Girton House
Butte City, Mont
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Tor Salagu
Hause
Cosmopolitan
Main Street
Helena, Montana
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Helena, Monta
Irinda & Sklower
Monta
U.P
C. 2
John A. Whenth
City Porter & General
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Dennis Simpson
Barber Roop
Butte City
G. W. Beal, Pro
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John F. Potting
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Flliam Woodward
Peek & Taok
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Dick Swiveller
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