Mining Boom Expands in Highland Wisconsin District
The Highland mining district shows widespread activity with the Franklin company striking lead and thick zinc near Carey and a new ground opening at 80 feet depth. Dozens of parcels, mills, pumps, and power plans spread across the region as outsiders rush in, while wages rise and capital flows into zinc fortunes.
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Highland
Franklin Mining Company
Carey
Kennedy Estate
Security Mining Company
Two Wall Farms
Wisconsin
Highland-Franklin
Barnard
Highland Camp
Platteville
Jack
Holsommer
Rubado
Milwaukee Highland
Kreul
Hying
Mineral Point Zinc Company
Mineral Point
Steils
St. Anthony
Red Jacket
Centerville
Topp
Muldorney
Madison
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Clark
Wallace
Doyle Convoy
Dodgeville
Philbach
Shea
High Point
Whitson Junction
Cobb
Galena
Ridgway
Fennimore
Lancaster
Missouri
Montfort
O. P. David
Moore
Galena Iron Works Co
Cushman
Rewey
Thomas Farm
Joplin
Iowa
Grant
LaFayette
Republic
Promising-Outlook for Mining Boom in Southwest Wisconsin
The excerpt urges investment in mining in southwest Wisconsin, arguing mining fuels wealth while noting high failure rates in other sectors. It promotes exploration, promises population growth, and positions the writer as an advance agent for hotels while encouraging readers to inspect prospects and support mining ventures.
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Mars
Wisconsin
Platteville's Rise From Mining Hub to Progressive Town
Platteville grows from early mining camp to a bustling city with newspapers, schools, and rail links. The Platteville Witness and Mining Times, the local normal school, powder mills, and the Saint Paul railroad shaped its development. The era shifted to farming and industry as miners left for California, boosting lead and zinc prospects and a confident, forward looking community.
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Wisconsin
Grant County
Platteville
Northern Badger
Brevier
Thomas Eastman
the Whig
the Register
J. L. Marsh
Independent American
Lancaster
Israel Sanderson
Martin P. Rindlaub
Witness
Rindlaub
Wisconsin Press Association
Will M. Rindlaub
Wiram Knowlton
Advocate
Lorenzo Bevans
Bevans
Stephens
Bayley
Main Street
California
Ia Company
Saint Paul
City
Chicago North-Western Railroad Company
Galena Company
Ipswich
Montfort
Milwaukee
Platteville Academy
John Myers
Normal
Platte
John H. Rountree
Galena
Prairie du Chien
Mineral Point
The Man with the Boot Theme Appears in Talk
A dialogue riffs on the familiar phrase the man with. Various attributions such as the man with the hoe and the muck rake are cited. The interruption hints at a father figure stomping above as the line shifts to the man with the boot.
Mining Lands and Leases in Illinois Wisconsin Lead Fields
Parties seeking purchase or lease of mining lands or mines in the Illinois Wisconsin Lead and Zinc Fields may contact Nelson J. Russell in Rockford Illinois. References available at banks in Galena or Rockford.
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Ilinois-Wisconsin
Nelson J. Russell
Rockford
Galena
Extraordinary May offers for old and new customers
A historic notice advertises special inducements during May to thank patrons for liberal patronage this spring and invites customers to take advantage of the value offerings.
Carpets and Linoleums Offer Special Prices
Readable items list carpets rugs linoleums and table linens with price notes. Includes heavy linoleum two yards wide per square yard extra heavy linoleums four yards full wool carpets Brussels tapestry room rugs and bleached and unbleached linens at reduced prices.
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Giood
Salable Ladies Covert Jackets Plus Tourist Coats Auctioned
Sold items include fitted covert jackets with silk lining and trimmed collars at 6.50 dollars, other covert jackets in black cloth or serge at 8.00 to 9.50, and tourist coats 40 inches long with velvet collars at 4.75 dollars.
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Hee
Shirt Waist Suits On Sale In White And Colors
Display of shirt waist suits in white and colors from $1.35 to $6.50. Well made waists offered at special values including 4c, 69c, 08c and $1.49.
Silk Coats in Eton and Seven-Eighths Lengths
Ladies silk coats advertised with Eton and seven-eighths lengths offered from 15.00 down to 5.00, highlighting affordable fashion options for shoppers.
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Eton
Spring Suits Line in Pastel Shades Revealed
A local retailer unveils a spring suits collection featuring pastel tones including Alice Blue Reseda Green Old Rose Coral Lavender Grey Blue and Black with fashion emphasis on light seasonal tones and updated fabrics.
Dress Skirts and Alteration Services Offer Wide Selection
Advertises dress skirts from 17.50 to 1.60 with white Mo hairs linen and Indian Head fabrics. Promises large or small sizes for suits or skirts and highlights an eighteen year old alteration department in the cloak and suit department.
Advertising: Fabric and Hosiery Sale Prices
Miscellaneous items include men's Egyptian ribbed underwear at 3 cents per garment after 50 cent value. Dress and apron ginghams reduced to 41 cents per yard. Extra fine dress ginghams now 10 cents per yard. Best quality percale cut from 12 1/2 to 15 cents to 11 1/2 cents per yard. Remnants of prints 3 1/2 cents per yard. One case of ladies black hosiery, formerly 12 1/2 cents per pair, now 10 cents.
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R. A. Bratton
Galena, Til
Call Lead & Zinc Co
Cuba City, Wis
Bayley, Laflin & Smith
New York
Laflin & Rand Powder Company
Little Platte River
The
Tribune
Brussels
Smyrna
I Cies Oy
Barry Brothers
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