The Many Uses of Zinc by J H Lewis Explains Metal Uses
The article surveys zinc properties and widespread applications in architecture, electrical work, mining, and manufacturing. It notes zinc’s corrosion resistance, sheet and corrugated forms for roofing, brass and bronze alloys, zinc white pigment, and zinc’s role in batteries and telephony. It discusses ore quality, regional production in Wisconsin and Missouri, and future prospects for zinc mining profitability.
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Tron
Europe
Imperial
Berlin
United States
Wiscon
Three Drowned As Freeport Gasoline Boat Capsizes
In Freeport Illinois on the Pecatonica river three men Leopold Kaiser Harry Sweeney and Oscar Denure drowned when the gasoline launch Eureka capsized after hitting a whirlpool near Harlem bridge nine miles northwest of the city. Survivors said all but one crew member were expert swimmers as they attempted to reach shore amid the floodwaters. The bodies had not been recovered by sundown.
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Freeport
Pecatonica
Leopold W. Kaiser
Harry Sweeney
Oscar Denure
Harlem Bridge
Scioto Mills
Samuel Marker
Charles Smithkee
Herman Schmedes
Eureka
Harlem
Smithbee
Walter Gleason a Fond du Lac man visits city
Walter Gleason of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, a brother of William Gleason conductor on the Burlington, is in town on business. An engineer on the Wisconsin Central railroad for many years, he previously worked as a printer in Bellevue on the Leader and later on the Dubuque Herald before switching to railroading. He owns mining interests including a share in the Black Jack mine.
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Walter Gleason
Fond du Lac
Wis
Gleason
William Gleason
Burlington
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Bellevue
Leader
Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
Linotype
Black Jack
Knights of Columbus Picnic At Camp 19 Draws 150
The annual Knights of Columbus picnic in the city attracted about 150 people despite hot weather. They departed at 8 a.m. on Gear's ferry, bringing baskets and ample food for a memorable day.
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Knights of Columbus
Camp 19
Heat claims one life in Galena as record heat persists
A child eight months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Geiger, dies from the heat after hours of high temperatures. Edw. Casserly, a gravel hauler, falls ill but survives. Painters at the Grant hotel and workers at Galena Ironworks suffer heat-related illness but expect to recover. Cattle and horses endure harsh conditions, though a breeze brings relief.
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Dubuque
Chicago
August Geiger
Casserly
M. Slattery & Son
Galena
Oats Outlook Dims for Scales Mound Area
Farmers near Scales Mound report light oats due to recent rains and late threshing. G W Smart and G W White haul coal for threshing engines. oats forecast around twenty bushels per acre, well below regional averages, while corn benefits from recent hot weather.
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G. W. Smart
G. W. White
Scales Mound
Mr. Smart
Smart Farm
White Farm
Improving School Grounds Progress Delays October Dedication
Work on the school grounds advances with rock wall excavation finished and rock due to arrive. The interior remains to be completed and furniture installed before dedication, now likely in October rather than the coming month.
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Iatc
Harvest Home Picnic Draws Many to Cuba City
More than a hundred Galenians attended the Harvest Home picnic in Cuba City with Galena defeating Mineral Point 5 to 2 in a morning game. Hodson pitched for Galena and Knight for Mineral Point as Lawrence and Friend starred at the plate and in the field. The excursion train returned to Galena by 11:30 PM and the full score will be in tomorrow’s paper.
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Cgalena
Cuba City
Galena
Mineral Point
Cupa City
Hodson
Knight
Lawrence
Friend
Galenas
Mineral P
Coatsworth Buys Porter & Co dry goods stock
J W Coatsworth purchased the entire dry goods stock of Chas Porter and Company Tuesday afternoon. He took possession of the store Wednesday. Porter remains briefly to assist the business. The Porter stock is one of the city's largest dry goods holdings and adds value to the Coatsworth department store, a leading local business.
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Chas Porter & CO
J. W. Coatsworth
J.W. Coatsworth
Chas. Porter & Company
Mr. Coatsworth
Porter
Coatsworth
Messrs. Mann and Wickler
Cooteworth
Bishop Fallows Delivers Stirring Lena Camp Address
Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago spoke at Lena camp meeting Old Soldier's Day delivering a spirited history of the Civil War era. He praised the blue uniforms and the flag, urged respect for liberty, and challenged prejudice while recounting key generals and the war’s enduring significance.
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Samuel Fallows
Lena
Chicago
Freeport
F. W. Hoefer
Tabernacle
MecKitrick
Miss Portee
Pollock
C. A. Gage
Wellington
Sheridan
Sherman
Grant
Mines Mining Machinery Installed and Ore Shipped Out
Highland Wisconsin August 21 machinery cars head for Red Jacket mine at Center ville with boilers smokestacks and unloading. The Franklin mill declared ready for service with the plant moving to motion. first ore car leaves Highland and a steady flow is expected from Clark Milwaukee Rea Jacket Franklin and Highland. The Security shows horsepower at 85 feet. ore expected from clay rock with bone lead and jack. The Clark shows large face of bone lead and jack. mill ready by October 1. Potential rail extension to Blue River Station discussed. Wallace ore 80 feet north of old shaft. Schaffra & Girman ship 500 tons ore from Hornsnoggle to Mineral Point Zinc Works as sample. J Fecht Sr develops lodes on Smoky Hollow farm after spending 1500. St Anthony yields fine free milling jack.
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Highland
Wis
Red Jacket
Centerville
Franklin
Mathey
Kennedy-Highland
Clark
Milwaukee
Rea Jacket
Mineral Point and Northern Railway
Blue River Station
Prairie du Chien
St. Paul
Wallace
Schaffra & Girman
Hornsnoggle
Mineral Point
Devel Purchases 150HP Boiler for Buncombe Mine
J Frank Devel buys a 150-horsepower boiler formerly used at Vinegar Hill mine. M Slattery & Son crews are dispatched to move the heavy boiler to Devel mines near Buncombe.
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J. Frank Devel
Buncombe
Vinegar Hill
M. Slattery & Son
Devel
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A speaker recalls 240000 Black soldiers in the Revolution and Civil War and a Black regiment that saved General Custer. He stresses gratitude, unity, and a new spirit between North and South, praising Chicamauga Park dedication and McKinley’s volunteer call. The bishop urges keeping national honor unstained for the future.
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General Custer
Army of the Blue
Chicamauga Park
McKinley
Jo Daviess County Chautauqua Opens August 28 at Warren
A tent meeting of the Jo Daviess County Chautauqua Assembly will run August 28 to September 2 at Warren. The program features twelve concerts lectures and entertainments with twice daily sessions at 2 30 and 7 30 p m. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children or $1 for the season. Notable attractions include Meneley Quartet Chester L. Rickett s Col John Sobieski Eugene W Chafin Mrs Florence D Richards Frank E Regan and Col C J Holt as superintendent.
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Warren
Jo Daviess County Chautauqua Assembly
Regan Beaeday
C. J. Holt
Fisherman Henry Heyer Released From Jail
Henry Heyer, one of the Menominee fishermen, was released from jail after serving a sentence for illegal fishing and has returned to his home in Menominee. His brother Edw. Heyer is wanted on a similar charge but cannot be found.
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Henry Heyer
Menominee
Edw. Heyer
Mining Exhibit to Highlight Mineral Point Fair
Mineral Point prepares for next week’s fair with a prominent mining exhibit featuring ore samples from local mines. Lead and zinc prices are steady while the Liverpool mill rises, and injuries occur as Roy Parcell suffers a crushed foot at Cheever Hill. The Ten Strike mine reports strong ore output and a 35000 pound shipment due by Thursday.
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Cheever Hill
Roy Parcell
Cunningham
Hanover Railroad Dream Dies as Farmers Reject Right of Way
Farmers in Hanover demanded a high right of way price and the Hanover Railroad company lost its bid after a jury verdict favored the farmers. The village, once optimistic about connecting with the Great Western and Burlington lines, faces stalled growth and regret at the setback. Businessmen who supported the project remain hopeful that rail service may return in the future.
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Hanover
Hanover Railroad Company
Great Western
Burlington
Illinois
Robbed Teen Thrown Into River After Bridge Incident
An 18 year old Polish boy named Skaisznaki said he was robbed of 15 dollars and tossed into Rock River from the Illinois Central bridge. Police Officers C. Cavanaugh and Salen arrested a fellow Polish man last night around 10 o clock in connection with the incident.
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Rockford
Rock River
Illinois Central Bridge
Polich Boy
Skaisznaki
Polack
C. Cavanaugh and
Salen
They Were Married Here In Georgetown Wisconsin
Brandon a well known Georgetown farmer married Miss Levina Johns of Georgetown. Rev Pilz of the German Lutheran church performed the ceremony here.
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Brandon
Georgetown
Wis
Levina Johns
Pilz
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