Gold in Black Hills and the rise of modern mining methods
The Black Hills region drives South Dakota mining with large capital and low grade ore. Modern cyanide methods and tailing reprocessing boost output though ore runs $4 to $15 per ton. Lead and nearby mines rely on refined techniques for steady, long term returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisell
New York
Prom Nibliinu
Bes
South Dakota
Hke
Otto P. Th. Gantz
Black Hills
Not a Matter of Money
The Times-Democrat notes the exchange about Gwendolyn's dowry for the Prince De Ratalpan. Acknowledged was not a large sum, Jean replies it was not more than a million dollars, framing the match as near a love match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince de Ratalpan
Gwendolyn
Jean
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Mischief at Dotty Dimple’s Ends in Grandmother’s Death
The tale follows Bob the rebel cat tale of Dotty Dimple’s death after his taunting prank. Karen and Tegaltry plots spin around Korea where a rescued king advances to imperial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotty
Brandsen
Bob
Bartie
Aldo
Dettr
Sheep Shearers of the West Record High Speed
The Wandering sheep shearers of western states show remarkable speed with a single man reportedly processing 250 sheep in a day. Workers seize, twist and clip swiftly, then release the sheep to move on. Wagons haul heavy wool loads toward shipping points as herds wander seasonally between Texas and northern Wyoming or Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wyoming
Idaho
New York
Murder of Korea's Queen Ends Deadly Palace Crisis
The article recounts the 1895 killing of Korea's queen amid palace intrigue. It describes rival factions, rumored Japanese involvement, and the king's confinement as Japanese influence grew, with an inquiry deeming the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
China
Japan
Late Henry Bergh Advocates Kindness to Animals
A New York City street encounter recounts Henry Bergh confronting a teamster whipping a horse. Bergh urges mercy, arguing that horses sense kindness as people do. The Irish teamster concedes, suggesting drivers feel the same pain, leading to a shared moment of understanding and the horse beginning to move calmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bergh
New York City
Mr. Bergh
The Play's Defect
A manager compliments a playwright noting the audience did not respond despite several new jokes. The manager advises removing the new jokes and returning to chestnuts to improve the piece's reception, per the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Test of Sanitary Conditions in Infant Mortality
The death rate of infants and children under five tests a communitys sanitary conditions and administration. The remark notes how some men begin with ambition to rule but end up in a quieter, unseen position.
Cautious Riley Telephone Gag Reveals Poet’s Witty Reply
A Kansas City Journal tale recounts a playful encounter between bachelor poet James Whitcomb Riley and a female Courier-Journal reporter. The interview escalates to a witty exchange as Riley feigns ignorance of his wife’s whereabouts, joking she might be at the other end of the telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Womean
Mr. Riley
Miss Jones
Courier-Journal
Riley
Louisville
Kansas City Journal
Dodd’s Kidney Pills Said to Save Child’s Life
In Manhattan Kansas a three year old girl, after whooping cough, pneumonia, malaria, and a period of Bright's Disease, was cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. Her father, Mgr Jonas Srubaker, credits the medicine with saving her life after doctors gave up.
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Manhattan
Ixam
Miureh
Riley Co
Mgr
Jonas Srubaker
Bright
Dodd
Will Work Well Mrs Strongmind and Fair Guest Discuss Nominations
A dialog reveals Mrs. Strongmind praising her husband’s nomination and dedication as a partner. The Fair Guest notes the past before marriage and asserts the husband’s ardor as a lover would.
Positive cure sample offered for female weakness
An advertisement from H. H. Lares of Fort Wayne Indiana offers mailing a sample cure for female weakness on receipt of address and stamp. The sample is claimed to be worth more than five dollars to any afflicted lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Lares
Fort Wayne
Ind
Royal Prussian Potash Mines and Global Supply
The Strassfurt potash mines in Prussia provide the world’s sole supply, with 27 mines once producing salt before shifts to potash. The 21,000 workers yield 1,200 carloads daily, 75% for agriculture and the rest for chemical uses including gold cyanidation. overseen by the German emperor and king of Prussia, with Louisville firms prominent in processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strassfurt
Derlin
Dumber
Louisville
Tennessee
South Carolina
William
Germany
I King of
Prussia
Louisville Courier-Journal
Postum Food Coffee Restores Health After Coffee Damage
A Missouri woman reports two years of stomach trouble from coffee, living on milk and lime water, then rapid recovery after starting Postum Food Coffee. She now enjoys meals and 1 to 3 cups per serving, praises Postum and the box directions, and claims Postum rebuilds health. The ad promotes a 10 day trial, the slogan There’s a reason, and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Wellville
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Albert H. Modricker
John Q. Neiffer & Co
Renbeti
Nfl
Une
Wien
Asia
Julia
Geome Stete
Juda
Debane
Daron
Boone Pooty
Teac
Eise
Perth
Kenneth
Adi
Woeuld Baen
Dbl
Miss Trevar
Fusan-Seoul
Dapanu
Tene
Chenuive
Seoul
Pusan
Werk
Fusan
Karen
Percrelain
Sheep Shearers OF West
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