Granite County’s Rich Ore Veins Spark Hope for Growth
A Montana region around Philipsburg shows millions in silver and manganese ore with a dense network of quartz veins. Historic mines like Granite and Hope fueled a booming era, while renewed demand and price support spur prospecting and potential development across Granite, Royal, Red Lion, and Atlantic Cable districts.
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Edward B. Reynolds
Granite County
Philipsburg
Hope
Montana
Hope Mining Co
St. Louis
James Estes
Eli Holland
Granite Mountain
Granite
Charles Clark
Hope G Co
St. Louis Company
Rumsey
Iut Creek
Montana Mining Co
Butte
Royal
Red Lion
Atlantic Cable
Red Lion Co
Hannah
Alice
Dixie
G. E. Savage
Milwaukee
Tray
Wis
Mining booms and ghost towns in Granite and Garnet districts
A survey of Montana mining history highlights Red Lion copper prospects and gossan ore, famed Alps swindle memories, and the Garnet district with Nancy Hanks and Hartford mines. It notes Rock Creek gold veins, old claims near Garnet, and continued placer activity as prospectors chase future booms.
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Traphagen
Red Lion
Anaconda
Mountain View
Butte Hill
Granite County
Montana
Rock Creek
Clark Fork
Columbia
Pacific
Moose Lake
West Fork
Tacoma
Omaha
Butte
James A. Moscrey
Silas King
Moontain Group O
Shakespeare
Missoula
Garnet
Nancy Hanks
Samuel Ritchie
McDermott
Hugh Grant
Granite
Hartford
Anderson-Magone
Grant
Mitchell and
Mussigbrod
Philipsburg
Philipsb
Flint Creek
Basin Gulch
Eold
Burglars Warned Reward Will Be Small
L E Scott local manager for Mountain States Power Co Whitefish says the pay station cabinet holds little money. After a recent break in only $2 remained in the cabinet. he urges would be burglars to stop attempting theft.
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L. E. Scott
Mountain States Power Co
Whitefish
Scott
Granite Mountain Mine Boom Seen in Granite County
The Granite Mountain mine once derided by experts yielded about 15 million dollars in dividends to stockholders after locators James Estell and E D Holland discovered a pay streak. Philipsburg miners expect new life with modern methods and luck, believing the ore remains plentiful in Granite County.
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Granite Mountain
James Estell
E. D. Holland
Neeoniels
America
Philipsburg
Granite County
Aberdeen Kilt Society declares the kilt men only
The Aberdeen branch of the Kilt Society of Scotland issues a rule declaring the kilt is for men only. The decision outlines gender restrictions and conservative dress standards within the group.
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Aberdeen
The
Kilt Society of Scotland
Montana tourism yields per capita 67.54 from 36 million spend
Montana's 1938 tourist spending totaled 36,405,248 with per capita value of 67.54 if divided among residents. Nevada led per capita at 92.09 while Wyoming was 83.37. Transportation accounted for 58 percent of spending. recreation 22 percent. food and lodging combined reportedly zero.
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United States Travel Bureau
Montana
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana Teams Rate High at World Poultry Congress
Montana 4-H poultry teams placed in the top classes at the World's Poultry Congress in Cleveland from July 28 to August 7. The Valley county production team of June Wesen and Lorraine Nicholls earned a superior rating, with Merla Uphause as its leader. The Chouteau county consumer team of Agnes DeBruin and Betty Johnson was rated excellent.
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United States
Montana
Cleveland
R. E. Cameron
Montana State College
June Wesen
Lorraine Nicholls
Valle County
Merla Uphause
Valley County
Chouteau County
Agnes DeBruin
Betty Johnson
Carl DeBruin
NBC
Nicholls
Columbia Network
Charles Jarrett
M. J. Peterson
Chouteau
H. E. Cushman
Congress
Nebular Mass Forms Sun and Planets Says Theory
The account describes how the great nebular mass condensed into the sun and, under gravitational influence from passing stars, launched planets outward in knotted spiral formations.
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Chamberlain
How Women in Their 40's Can Attract Men
Practical advice for women undergoing menopause from ages 38 to 62. Encourages fresh air and eight hours of sleep. Recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to boost vitality, ease nerves, and reduce disruptive symptoms. WE WORTH TRYING.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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