Deep shafts push Lake Superior copper mines past five thousand feet
The Red Jacket shaft at Calumet and Hecla reaches 4,920 feet, while Tamarack channels exceed 5,000 feet with No 5 at 9,180 and No 3 at 5,230 feet. Ore from a copper lode dipped 38 degrees at 4,660 feet, proving possible greater depths underground and hinting at future mining depth limits. President Taft, amid tariff reform talks, surprised observers with his stance on lowering tariffs.
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Lake Superior
Calumet and
Hecla
Calumet
Scientific Press
Pitfalls in Lectures On Temperance Example Demonst rations
Hudson Tuttle discussed lecture pitfalls while critiquing vivid proof methods. A temperance talk used a magnified water drop to show monsters fighting whiskey then said whiskey calms them, provoking laughter and a reaction from an audience member about never drinking water again.
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Hudson Tuttle
Oioh
Jabez
Last of a Fortune Revealed on Five Dollar Bill
Ray H. Jones of Citizens Bank discovers a five dollar silver certificate bearing a confession of a ruined fortune. The note claims a forty three thousand dollar fortune is gone due to women wine and gambling. Signed with initials U A BR the writer blames prodigal ways on women. Harvest Home Picnic set for Fayette August 19.
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Ray H. Jones
Citizens' Bank
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Adam
Death Notice of Emil O Engbretson in Elgin and Fosston
Emil O Engbretson aged 25 years 8 months born Elgin November 11 1898 died July 11 1909 at Colorado Springs after illness. Survived by parents and two sisters Mrs A Nelson Fosston Minn and Mrs G Schori Elgin. Funeral held at home with Rev R V Porter sermon based on His sun has gone down while it is yet day. Buried in Elgin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fil O. Engbretson
G. Enogbretson
Elgin
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Minnesota
Fosaton
Emil
Fosston
Concordia College
West Elgin
A. Nelson
Minn
G. Schori
R. V. Porter
Elgin Cemetery
Card of Thanks to Friends in Our Sad Hour
Our friends and neighbors were kind and attentive in our hour of sorrow assisting us in paying tribute to our loved one. We thank the ding ers for flowers and Colorado Springs friends for their comforting support during our loss. Accept our heartfelt thanks from Mrs. G. Exanderson Ma. ap Mas A. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. G. Scuort.
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Colorado Springs
G. Exanderson
Ap Mas
A. Nelson
G. Scuort
Needle Remains Embedded in Girl's Leg Found in Iowa Barn
Lois Burdick, 13, of Postville near Luana, was in a barn when a leg pain led to discovery of a needle embedded in her flesh. Removed by Dr. Removed Needle, the needle had traveled through her system before lodging in the leg muscle. The rare case surprised locals and prompted medical attention.
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Postville
Lois
E.E. Burdick
Luana
Panhandle land interests promoted by Star Land Co
J A Jones, representing Star Land Company of Des Moines, will meet any contemplating change and provide information about Southwest Panhandle Texas land. Call at Hotel Dewey. Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Also notices for janitor work and care at the high school building, filed with the Secretary.
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J. A. Jones
Star Land Company
Dea Moines
Southwest
Hotel Dewey
Panhandle Texas Land
Notice of visit and travel plans by Mrs. Fred Weihs party
Mrs. Fred Weihs and her children, guests at F. W. Hughés home, left Friday for Dubuque and Bellevue. They visited there before returning to Sabuls, and will resume 2 next Monday with music lessons to be arranged by a kindly host.
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Struction
Fred Weihs
F. W. Hughés
Dubuque
Bellevue
Sabuls
Spilled Cream on Steep Hill Near Otter Creek Bridge
A collision on a steep curving hill near Otter Creek bridge spilled 1280 pounds of cream from a wagon. Lew Christ driving a car and Oscar Baumgartner with a cream load met near the creamery road. the neckyoke broke, the wagon tipped, horses fled, and Christ’s auto ended in a ditch. Both drivers faced danger from the sharp descent and limited visibility. authorities note a loss over a hundred dollars and urge heightened caution on this hill.
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Otter Creek
Lew Christ
Oscar Baumgartner
Joseph Burianek
Main Street
Christ’s Auto
Steap
Advertised Letters at Elgin Post Office
Letters addressed to several residents remain unclaimed at the Elgin post office and will go to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed by August 2, 1901. Names include Ed Ball P C, Chas Buetheon P C, Mrs A Brewington Highland Ia, Ed Mullen P C, Fiu Murta Highland Iowa, James Watts, with instruction to say advertised when requesting letters. Hans Keiser, Postmaster.
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Elgin
Ed Ball
P. C
Chas. Buetheon
A. Brewington
Highland
Ed Mullen
Fiu Murta
Iowa
James Watts
Hans Keiser
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Taft
Brothers
Oxfords
Brighton
Children’s Hosiery Lic
Balbriggan
Japan
Thoma Brothers
Fayette
Emil O. Engbretson
the Panhandle
W. H. Finich, Seo
Berg’s
Men
Just
C. S. Holstenson
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