Inspector Maxwell Optimistic on Mines and Silver Prices
State Mine Inspector William Maxwell in Butte endorses modern ore handling and high silver prices as boosting resumption of operations across Montana. He cites districts like Neihart and Basin Creek, praises milling methods saving 98–99 percent, and backs Montana State Mining Association efforts led by Muffly and Faust to protect small operators and curb wildcat speculation.
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William Maxwell
Butte
State House
Neihart
Wise River
Blackfoot
Bitter Root
Wicks
Orbin
Pittman
Montana State Mining Association
Senator Muffly
Leo Faust
Maxwell
Commonwealth
State Mining Association
Butte Man Invents Detachable Drill Revolutionizing Mining
Arthur L. Hawkesworth, a 35 year veteran machinist in Butte, unveils a one piece detachable drill bit that eliminates threading and springs. Tests show 75 percent greater efficiency and up to 8,000 bits per ton of steel, promising massive savings in drilling costs for Anaconda Copper Mining Company and other mines.
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Hawkesworth
Butte
Arthur L. Hawkesworth
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Mother Earth
Butte Mining Company
United States
Washington
Hawksworth
Epitaph for a Failing Retailer
A poignant epitaph laments a small store's demise due to poor business sense. It notes lack of cost accounting, costly rivalry with competitors, and a loss of $10,000. The owner focused on defeating rivals rather than prudent management, leaving the business to die quietly.
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Quick Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for children’s constipation and illness. It promises rapid cleansing of liver and bowels with a teaspoonful and urges mothers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with proper labeling.
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California
Rail mail clerk thwarts robberies until police arrival
A United States mail clerk held a holdup at rail offices until police could arrive, prompting reflection that even Russians have cause for thanks as the clerk’s action helps prevent worse outcomes amid difficult times. The remark notes railroads may benefit from such timely intervention in dangerous incidents.
Aged Prospector Makes Rich Finds Near Anaconda Mine
Tom McGlauflin, an experienced mining man from Mill Creek, reports promising assays and possible production within months on the Alpha and Alpha Fraction claims two miles southeast of the Deer Lodge county courthouse. He faced early setbacks but built a shaft, secured grubstake, and aims for a new mine in Deer Lodge county by spring.
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Tom McGlauflin
Anaconda
Mill Creek
Deeridge County Court House
Butte
McGlauflin
Southern Cross
Moose Lake
Alpha
Brophy
Annconda
McGrauflin
Tom Mc
Glauflin
Deer Lodge
Pape's Diapepsin Relief for Indigestion and Gas
Diapepsin provides quick relief from gas, indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn. A few tablets ease distress, allowing eating favorite foods again. large cases cost only a few cents at drug stores. Millions helped annually.
Danderine 35-Cent Bottle Promises Dandruff Cure
The ad touts Danderine at 35 cents as a drug store purchase that eliminates dandruff after one application. It claims hair shows new life and vigor with increased color and fullness, promising no further shedding.
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Mining Association
Portland
Bayer
Ebanascate
Farmers’ State Bank
Montana
C. W. Fowler
China
Japan
Danderine
Bulwer
H.f.sheehan & Brother Distributors
Helena
Mont
Rawhide Rawlins Stories
Charles M. Russell
Montana Newspaper Association
Great Falls
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