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Mining Notes Signal Multiple Local Mines Cashing In
The town’s mining scene reports Fay Jacobs unearthed about five thousand pounds more lead ore for his mother's residence, adding to a growing batch of finds. Brown Croft Co declares a four percent dividend on fifty thousand dollars, payable June 15 to holders of record. Linden area firms push shaft sinking, tailings cement brick production, and new leases, with Sunnyside and Essex shafts advancing. The Lucky Seven and Millard leases get drilling attention as industry expands in Linden. The Tony Grocery Co and The Tony Grocery Co successors announce new management and pledge fair, progressive service with full stock. Mrs. George Thrasher dies at 69, leaving a large family.
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Fay Jacobs
Brown Croft Co
Dark Horse Mining Company
Linden Mining Corporation
Platt Whitman Company
Linden
Saalsaa Mining Company
Dodgeville
Hoare Lead and Zinc Mining Company
Brown-Croft
Vivian Company
McDermott
Thomas Hicks
Sunnyside
Essex
Janesville
First Ward
Golden Rod Company
Millard
Mifflin
Hazel Patch
George Thrasher
Illinois
Mineral Point
Thomas
Andrew