Graphite mining poised to boom in Wisconsin
A Portage County graphite deposit near Junction City gains attention as a promising industry. The Wisconsin Graphite Company operates mines and a McDill reduction plant, with pipes and crucibles among chief products. Profits hinge on ore purity, with prices from 30 to 250 dollars per ton and costs around 10 dollars to mine. The Pioneer Graphite Co plans a reduction plant by January, signaling growing employment and regional revenue.
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Wisconsin
Portage County
Junction City
Wisconsin Central Lines
Peperen
Wisconsin Graphite Company
McDill
Stevens Point
Pittsburg
United States
America
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Mexico
New York
Joseph Dixon Crucible Co
Ticonderoga
N. C
South Carolina
L'Anse County
Mich
Pioneer Graphite Company
Pleasant to the Taste for Children Laxative Syrup
A pleasant tasting medicine is essential for children. Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup treats dyspepsia, constipation, and biliousness with a flavor that pleases even the sensitive. Sold by Henry Horn, druggist.
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Henry Horn
Abbotsford Growth Signals Northern Wisconsin Center Status
Abbotsford is rapidly growing as a railroad town with major improvements under way. Wisconsin Central Railroad installs a first class water works system drawing from Ban Pleine river to enhance fire protection. Mr Newberg of Crookston secures an electric light and telephone franchise and plans a plant soon. A new round-house is rising and many buildings are being erected, signaling a promising future as a railroad hub in northern Wisconsin.
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Abbotsford
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Ban Pleine
Newberg
Crookston
Minn
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Claims Quick Balance
An advertisement asserts strict law governs health and that abuse causes pain. Irregular living supposedly deranges organs causing constipation headache or liver trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills are sold for 25c at Sexton Bros drug store and promised to gently restore balance.
Wisconsin National Guard trims shooting season and contest entry
Militia officers report to Adjutant General that small arms firing ends October 31 and units must submit firing reports promptly. Wisconsin National Guard will not field a team for the Washburn trophy interstate life con test at Camp Lake View Minnesota on September 21, based on performances at Camp Douglas.
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National Guard
Adit
C. R. Boardman
Adjutant General
Wisconsin National Guard
Camp Lake View
Minn
Wisconsin Guardsmen
Camp Douglas
Auburndale Town Hall Bid Notice 1903
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received until September 15 at noon for building a town hall. Specifications are on file at the town clerk’s office. The town board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated August 31, 1903. Wt. Mews, Town Clerk. By order of town board, Auburndale. 4512
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Wt. Mews
Auburndale
Short Jaunts For Busy People
A compact banklet from the Chicago and Northwestern Bay outlines nearby summer resorts with details on summer hotels boarding houses railroad and hotel rates. Issued on receipt of 2 cent stamp and addressed to W. B. Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago. rates and tickets available through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern Bay
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
Special Reduced Excursion Rates for National Conventions
The Chicago & Northwestern Railway announces reduced excursion rates from all points to multiple convention and fair destinations. Dates cover Detroit October 16–22 for the Christian Church National Conventions, San Francisco and Los Angeles October 20–23 for the American Bankers' convention, Deadwood September 7–14, Baltimore September 21–26 for Sovereign Grand Lodge, Ogden and Salt Lake City September 15–18 for the National Irrigation Congress, and Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo October 7–11 for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Also offers fair tickets to Northern Wisconsin and Green Lake Wisconsin with limited return windows. Rates vary, some as low as one fare or fare plus one-third, with most 30-day validity. Tickets sold through agents. further details and a Chicago Centennial pamphlet available.
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Washington
Union
New York City
United States
Hoxie
Seattle
Orient
Alaska
Puget Sound
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
American Bankers’ Convention
Deadwood
International Mining Congress
Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Roretwelerp
Green Lake
Wis
Northwestern Line
Chicago & Northwestern R’y. Northwestern Hine
C, St. M
LaCrosse
Chicago & North-Western R'y
West
North-West
Northwestern
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago & Northwesternly
North-Western
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Lathrop
Sexton
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Milbee
Alcorn
Onice
Strange Ave
Oxport
Dottoit Statenennion Bureau
Gallel
Staten Longee Parson
A, Jon F. Cole
Ofice
First National Hank Building
Marshfield
B. Edwards
Real Ratate and
Proban Law
Aldrews & Rush
Lave
Horn’s
Paa Williams
Renter Exchange
Otce
Labile Bloch
Denvists
W- T.poad
Dewrisr
German-Ameriond Bank
Central Ave
Cedaratreeta
Ofoa
Meruhfleld Wisconn
W. H. Lind
Intesh
First National Bank
Heaton
D.D.S
George M. Brosnihan
New Postuntice
Tulyphone
Marian
VETE
Adler Block
Opera House
Rose Hill
Northwestern Railroad
John Hyland
The
Marshfield Times
Northwest
Canneryman
Whitney
Paul
Great Northern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Detroit
Christian Church
Ogden and
Salt Lake City
Utah
National Irrigation Congress
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Brotherhood, of
Kor
Secrist
Oommary Bhd
Auerivtan
Blodgett
Milwaukee
Upham WF G. Company
Pointa
Oregon
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