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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1899
Page
8
Mining news notes a copper market rally with Hope mine questions. Speculators in Butte and Philadelphia anticipate revival as rumors of new ore processing persist, potential layoffs and employment impacts loom if operations restart. Quotations list Boston Montana and other stakes.
New York dispatch notes copper demand remains urgent with large imports from Europe despite producer effort. Calumet & Hecla keeps price around 1814 cents while no domestic stock buildup is seen. Sargant & Co. predicts Europe will rely less on America, but their estimate fails to justify supply gaps as Europe’s 1898 consumption and world production show shortfalls.
In Gold Creek near Pipers Mall the placer season near Gowerrek ends as miners turn to quarry work. Several crews report strong yields and high grade ore, with Gus Penault and Eugene McParland preparing for next year. Cleanup total around $6,060 and crews at Mountain Rose and Deer Lodge road mines push development amid winter prep.
Porter of the Hope Mining company arrived from He has been busy during after the company's affairs. Porter's visit at this time has caused speculation as the Hope is shut down and everyone is anxious to see the property.
The Pony Sentinel reports a major mineral discovery in the Tobacco Root range near Madison county. Cross-cut reveals a large body of caper and gold ore with high expected value pending assays. Local investors warned by promoters against distant, remote promises. Pony expected to play a key role in development. Also ads for dental sets and men’s shoes at Holbrook’s.
Michael Ward of Butte Montana issues a notice to Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers as co-owners of the Lottie quartz lode mining claim in Swanit Valley Silver Bow County Montana. It demands payment of proportions for labor and improvements totaling 125 dollars for 1893 to 1898 with a 90 day deadline, under section 2324 Revised Statutes. If unpaid the interest may transfer to the undersigned.
A popular dentist notes that about 20 million artificial teeth are made annually in the United States, with 40,000 ounces of gold used for fillings and 50,000 ounces of platinum for porcelain teeth, supporting a growing number of 20,422 dentists. He explains earnings ranges, electric tools impact, and introduces dental cataphoresis as a painless anaesthetic method, detailing its application and procedure.
The article describes painless dentistry using cataphoric bleaching with electricity for whitening discolored teeth and asserts electricity now powers many tools from drills to lighting. It notes improved sterilization, the dental speculum, and drainage tube reducing drool, predicting easier visits and more natural artificial teeth by mid century.
Notice to teachers states regular examination for certificates will be at the county superintendent of schools office on August 18 and 19. B P Downey signs as county superintendent. Also mentions a promotional display for summer hosiery and related goods in Room 47 and 8 Owsley blocks Weinberg Bros and Epstein. Proprietary.
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