Platinum Discovery Near Centennial Sparks Mining Buzz
In Laramie Wyoming area, veteran prospector Jacob Schnitzler reports a platinum rich ore find near Centennial in an old copper prospect. Tests suggest $422 per ton potential, with copper minerals boronite covellite and calcopyrite present. discovery has locals buzzing as historic gold pockets near Centennial are noted in the past.
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Laramie
Wio
Centential
Jacob Schnitzler
Schnitzier
Centennial
Middle Fork
Little Laramie
Denver
Ural Mountains
Russia
Rambler
Hoe
Ford
California
New Method Heals Rupture in Free Trial Ø
A Kansas City advertisement touts Dr. Andrews, a Hernia specialist, with a new lightweight method claimed to heal ruptures without operation. The device weighs ounces, lacks belts or bands, and promises relief after free trials by writing Koch Building office, Kansas City, MO.
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Kansas City
Andrews
New European Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertising item touts Buhler Oil as a guaranteed, harmless pain reliever for rheumatic pains and gout. It promises rapid improvement, money back if relief is not achieved, and requires a $1.50 deposit with participating druggists for a written guarantee.
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Europe
Buhler
S. de
Ahler
Jose
Waneler Bros
J. Miller
Red Cross Drug Co
Michael Gauss
Rambler mine at Encampment prospect in Sara toga Valley
The Rambler mine at Encampment, once famed for copper, still yields small amounts of platinum but not enough to pay. The claim lies across the mountain range about 36 miles from Centennial, with miners hoping for a richer vein or pocket.
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Rambler
Encamp Ment
Saratoga Valley
Mountain Range
Centennial
Miss Lydia Eicher Will Investigate Widows' Pensions
Iowa City reports Miss Lydia FE Eicher of Washington Iowa is named special investigator for the University of Iowa extension division to aid county supervisors in reinvestigating all mother pension cases. A constitutional amendment ends current allowances by year end and requires new determinations.
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International News Wire
Iowa City
Lydia FE. Eicher
Washington
University of Iowa
Ebicher
Former Waterloo welfare worker joins state efforts
Misa Eicher, known in Waterloo for leading social welfare league visits, aims to blend investigations with constructive social service in all state communities. She previously served under Ruth Read, overseer of the poor in Waterloo.
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Misa Eicher
Waterloo
Social Welfare League
Ruth Read
Wagner Returns from Marksmanship Contest
Sheriff Wagner, at Fort Des Moines for county vigilance committees under the Iowa Bankers Association, reports about 2 entrants with top national shooters. Several World War II era majors and lieutenants competed as expert marksmen. Wagner won two 43s of 50 in the slow firing event with an eight inch target at 200 yards.
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Wagner
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Fort Des Moines
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