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Page 189
... gold was found in paying quantities . the name of the creek was changed to Gold Creek . " During the eighties the town was active , especially after Chicago capitalists invested heavily in lots and erected a large hotel and several ...
... gold was found in paying quantities . the name of the creek was changed to Gold Creek . " During the eighties the town was active , especially after Chicago capitalists invested heavily in lots and erected a large hotel and several ...
Page 247
... Gold Park and Holy Cross City , and driving up to the government gate at the edge of the camp we began negotiations . Of course we were refused admittance , but I was permitted to phone to the Major , who was understanding and said we ...
... Gold Park and Holy Cross City , and driving up to the government gate at the edge of the camp we began negotiations . Of course we were refused admittance , but I was permitted to phone to the Major , who was understanding and said we ...
Page 565
... gold metallurgy , an alloy of gold and mercury , usually obtained by allowing gold - bearing minerals , after crushing , to come in contact with mercury in stamp batteries , sluices or mercury - coated copper plates . The alloy ...
... gold metallurgy , an alloy of gold and mercury , usually obtained by allowing gold - bearing minerals , after crushing , to come in contact with mercury in stamp batteries , sluices or mercury - coated copper plates . The alloy ...
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Gold in the Hills | 1 |
Victor its dumps and the Ajax mine frontispiece | 3 |
Central City Starts a Hobby | 10 |
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