Azure turquoise mine of Burro Mountains world’s largest
Bertha Crowell describes the Azure turquoise mine in the Burro mountains New Mexico as the world’s largest turquoise deposit. The mine, discovered in the late 1870s by Nicholas Rascome, was later bought in 1890 by a New York company. Visitors can now enter the famed Santa Fe cut with a narrow gauge line, and the Azure mine has about 10 miles of levels.
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Burro Mountains
New Mexico
Bertha Crowell
Sunger
N. M. Mies Crowell
Persia
United States
California
Nevada
Alabama
Colorado
Arizona
Nicholas Rascome
Rascome
Agarée Mine
Santa Fe
Azure
Spokane Man Fails to Spend His $1000 Bill
A Spokane man holds a $1000 bill from a bank teller and cannot spend it. Stores refuse to change it or sell him small items. banks will only convert it into clearing house certificates. The incident echoes a Twain tale as the man wrestles with legal tender that lacks real purchasing power.
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Mark Twain
Spokane
Spokesman Review
Uncle Sam
Rogue River Fishing Sees Strong Run of Silverside and Steelhead
The Rogue River run is fair with many large silverside and steelhead caught by anglers. Cooler water and good conditions contribute to plentiful catches as fishermen report steady activity along the river.
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Rogue River
Big Sawmill to Start in Baker City
The Stoddard Brothers new sawmill in Baker City is nearly finished with George Stoddard of La Grande inspecting parts. The Baker City Herald reports operation will begin in about a week to ten days, enabling an all winter run as logs and timber supplies are ready. Other local enterprises also gearing up as the economy shows renewed activity.
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Stoddard Brothers
Bakes City
George Stoddard
la Grande
Herald
Baker City
Local Rail Lines Readied to Renew Work This Winter
Reports indicate the Snake River railroad construction will resume soon with a large labor force. Eagle Valley railroad continues grading work, signaling an active winter season. The prevalent complaint notes the persistent talker who never delivers.
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Snake River
Eagle Valley Railroad
Coffee Schilling's Best Brand Sells With Guarantee
The ad claims Coffee Schilling's Best is a business like name and promises a money-back guarantee through the grocer if the customer is not satisfied. It emphasizes consumer protection and retailer cooperation.
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Schilling
Hotel St. George Promoted as Northwest’s Up-to-Date
European plan with first class service. Steam heat throughout and en suite rooms with bath. A large new sample room highlights The Hotel St. George, boasting modern conveniences, connected telephone and fire alarm to the office, and hot and cold running water in all rooms.
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Bath
Hotel
St. George
Northwest
Rooms: One Dollar and a Half From Depot
Readable ad notes rooms available near the depot at low rates. Mentions a large electric sign to guide visitors to the location. Indicates affordable lodging for travelers and locals seeking nearby accommodations.
Hotel Portland of Portland Oregon Listing Rates
The Hotel Portland in Portland Oregon offers American plan rooms at three dollars per day and up, with higher rates for longer stays. It serves tourists and commercial travelers and invites families and single gentlemen. H C Bowers manages the hotel and offers room showings and pricing.
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Portland
Oregon
H. C. Bowers
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Monster
Stein-Bloch
Alexander Dep
T. Store
Columbia River
A. Aubery
Rogue River Fishermen's Union
Grants Pase
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Southern
Oregonian
Robert A. Cronine
Oregon Daily Journal
Grace Hawks
Pendleton
Pretty Presents
Harry Hiraiwa
E. Court St
George Darveayl
W. C. Minnis
Henning's Cigar Store
Opposite Peoples Warehouse
Golden Rule Hotel
Corner Court
Johnson Street
H. C. Means
Hohhbach
Oyster House
E. Court &T
Alwasy
City Brewery
Schultz & Strickler
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