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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
10
An interview with a lake copper mine official notes recent sale at 16 to 17 cents per pound, forecasts price stability, and expects higher future demand as Europe and Asia expand. He cites higher production costs by 4 cents per pound vs two years ago and predicts no drop below 15 cents soon.
The Copper Market reports a quiet but firm trend with Europe showing small, steady demand as manufacturers hold lighter stocks. Metal prices range with Lake copper at 16 8, electrolytic copper at 16 3-8 to 10 1-2 cents, and refined products in London near 72 pounds 7s 6d spot. Foreign copper imports to Germany for eight months ending August total 58,961 metric tons, exports 7,654 tons, yielding a 52,307 ton balance added to stocks. up 28.2 percent from 1899.
Abe Barton and Peter Kendrick, owners of the Sailor's Dream in Brown's Gulch, are exploiting a Q-stamp mill built last summer and profiting from a multi-tunnel operation. Three tunnels extend 225, 480, and 350 feet. ore is low grade gold but abundant and easily extractable. Homestake Mining & Mining Co. has bought three adjoining claims and plans a deep shaft.
The Denver Mining Record notes a nationwide slump in mining securities over the past year while asserting Colorado mines are in better condition. It says market activity lags mine health, with district mines often looking more promising as stock values fall. The piece cites election jitters and investor hesitancy but maintains optimism for an upcoming upswing.
Story B. Ladd of Washington, D. C. chemist and electrician, proposes a cheme by which he believes he can render profitable many mines that cannot be worked under present conditions. He suggests that these mines could be opened with shafts and improved methods.
A plan describes converting dormant or low grade mines into huge electrolytic cells. Anodes would be placed in upper drifts and cathodes in lower shafts to create electric flow across ore bodies. Water in the mines would serve as electrolyte with acid salts added as needed. Operating costs would focus on electric generation and pumping rather than traditional mining.
Rumors say Calumet and Heelan void a large copper sale at 17 cents. Exports from New York last Thursday reached 268 tons and Philadelphia 650 tons, totaling 918 tons. M. E. Graves, ex Ruby mine official, now a New York capitalist, tours Sumpter country properties. Tom Lewis resigns as foreman due to ill health. Andrew Stewart named foreman by Captain Trevise. Arnold property near Garrison leased to eastern parties. Dr George Blackburn owner. Two cars of ore from a tunnel sample 12 percent copper. ore is carbonate in lime. Montana September copper output about 3,000,000 pounds below 1899. Current monthly output: Anaconda 8,000,000. Boston & Montana 6,000,000. Montana Ore Purchasing 4,000,000 pounds. M. L. Hewett of Basin, allied with Lt. Gov. Spriggs on a Boulder zinc smelter, seeks New York capital. Sadler process touted as tested in Colorado. Roger Knox reports progress at consolidated Revenue and Monitor mines. cyanide mill near start. second-class ore being sorted. high-grade ore piled awaiting shipment. Gold output from Alaska this year doubtful, Nome district information sparse. receipts to date less than expected, with potential future gains.
Boston Board of Health issues strict rules for barbers with sterilization of mugs brushes and razors after each use and single use towels for every customer. Blood stopping material to be used only in powdered form and kept separate for each client.
The fragment discusses use of Herpicide as antiseptic after shaving or cutting hair and warns that powder puffs are prohibited. It notes applying on a towel and mentions New bro’s product with claims of killing the dandruff germ and safety. The text is partial and lacks context.
Notice of mining patent application No 4268 filed by Butte Copper Mining Company through Daniel J Welch for 1500 feet of Grand Prize Lode located in Jefferson County Montana. Describes survey Nos 6955 and field notes, adjoining claims Blind Treasure and Powhattan Lodes, jurisdiction Helena Montana with first publication Oct 12 1900.
The city and county boards of health urge Silver Bow county residents who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated immediately to curb the spread of smallpox. They state the gravity of the situation justifies compulsory vaccination as allowed by state law.
A city and county health order in Butte requires vaccination compliance by October 20, 1900 with penalties under Section 2861. The document also details Mining Application No. 4282 notices for Henry L Johnston Olver P Johnston John Norman and Halver Larson in Silver Bow County, including Columbus and Arcede Lode claims with specified survey particulars and total claimed area of 40.09 acres.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen tired feet and ease sweating, ingrown nails, blisters, and bunions. It promises comfort for tight shoes and restless walking and offers a trial package free and selling through druggists and shoe stores.
The State School of Mines in Butte Montana offers a four year course in mining and electrical engineering with two terms of zero weeks each year opening September 11 11. Tuition is free to Montana residents. For further information address N R B Inard Butte Mont
New Montana to Montana line extends from Montana to eastern Colorado New Mexico and Texas via Billings Alliance Neb Denver. Northern Pacific agent can provide full particulars.
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