Burt Discovers Lake Superior Iron Deposits During 1884 Survey
During an 1884 surveying expedition, inventor William A. Burt noted sharp compass fluctuations from the iron ore near Lake Superior, leading to the discovery of rich iron deposits.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
10
During an 1884 surveying expedition, inventor William A. Burt noted sharp compass fluctuations from the iron ore near Lake Superior, leading to the discovery of rich iron deposits.
The piece extols bird dog varieties from pointers to setters and even cockers, noting training and instinct as key to hunting success. It also offers angling insights on late summer behavior, oxygen levels, depths, and tips for live bait fishermen to improve catches.
Child friendly cookie ideas with raisins applesauce honey and gum drops from a midcentury home cook sheet. Tips note room temperature dough, proper chilling, tin storage, and nonstick baking guidance to keep cookies crisp or soft. Recipes include Chewy Raisin Waters Applesauce Honey Crisp and Orange Drop varieties with baking times and temperatures.
Pattern No 8500 offers a gay dress panty set for tots and a scalloped edged blouse trio, with sizes 2 to 6 years and 1% to 2 yards fabrics. Pattern No 8191 provides trio of blouses sizes 12 to 20 needing about a yard of fabric each. Fall and Winter FASHION guide advertises 64 pages of sewing info and a 25 cent copy.
A luncheon menu lists fricassee of lamb served with mashed potatoes buttered green beans and limas. It also includes gelatin fruit salad biscuits honey beverage and a coconut cake.
Do it yourself with hammer saw and basic tools to craft a settee. Full size patterns simplify construction and show exact material lists. Two chairs can cost less than a single ready made piece. Send 45¢ for Pattern No. 56 to East Bird Pattern Co Pleasantville NY.
Malaria, once mankind’s greatest killer, is still the world’s most prevalent disease despite quinine. Annually it claims about 600 million cases and 3 million deaths globally. In the United States alone 1 to 5 million cases occur with around 1,200 deaths.
A reader asks how to remove wax from kitchen cabinets without harming wood. Turpentine dissolves wax. use liberally while ventilating the area and avoiding pilot lights. Re-staining can cover the old coat, or wood bleach may lighten the color if desired.
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