Image of a steam powered shovel sitting on a railroad track. Land is barren, multiple tracks cross the landscape. Town of Virginia extends beyond the boundaries of the mine, separated by a fence. Note the rows of iron ore cars in the background. Oliver Mining Company owned this mine.
Miners are wearing helmet lanterns lit with a single candle. They pose outside of a hoist leading to an underground mine. Note the teenage boy holding jackhammer and young boy with two hammers in his hand.
Image of a group of men posing for a photograph next to a hoist and derrick system. Man standing on deck tips a steel bucket into a large pile of iron ore. Identified as hoist at Shaft Number 3 at the Cincinnati Mine, first hoist on the Mesabi Range. Mine was owned by the Standard Ore Company of Duluth. Photograph shows the first bucked of ore hoisted from the site.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Duluthians Captain A.B. Wolvin and Dwight E. Woodbridge and an advertisement for the newly incorporated town of Riverton, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features stripping operations on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter includes the Cuyuna-Duluth Iron Company's anticipated first shipment of iron ore from its Cuyuna-Duluth Mine, in Crosby, Minnesota. Its secretary, E.J.W. Donahue, is pictured. The Cuyuna Iron & Manganese Ore Company's exploratory work and the City of Brainerd's Cuyuna Range Addition are also discussed. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the organization of the Mission Iron Company, which intends to explore the Cuyuna Iron Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features John T. Jones' visit to the Cuyuna Iron Range. Previously, Jones was instrumental in opening the Biwabik Mine on the Mesabi Iron Range. The Minnesota Central Railway Company's intention of building an electric railway on the Cuyuna Range is also discussed. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features extensive coverage on the Vermilion Range, or what is referred to as the Consolidated Vermilion and Extension property. M.B. Cullum, president of the Mission Iron Company, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a Minnesota visit by James A. Farrell (pictured), president of United States Steel Corporation. He was accompanied by William J. Olcott (pictured), president of the Oliver Iron Mining Company. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features an impending tour of the Cuyuna-Sultana Iron Company's property on the Vermilion Range. George H. Crosby (1865-1961), pictured, states his expectations for Cuyuna iron ore shipments in 1914. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Tesora Mining Company's leasing out of the Kellogg Mine to Pickands, Mather & Company. Captain M.L. Fay, Tesora's president, is pictured. The history of one of Lake Vermilion's first sailing vessels, the "Andrew Reefer," is recounted. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter, including supplement, features the opening of the Cuyuna-Duluth Mine in Cuyuna, Minnesota. Pictures include the Cuyuna-Duluth, Cuyuna-Mille Lacs, and Pennington Mines, the Messaba-Cuyuna property, and mining officials W.H. Denny, Ernest Le Duc, C.B. Rowley, and Otto J. Wendlandt. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter, including supplement, features the opening of the Cuyuna-Duluth Mine in Ironton, Minnesota. Pictures include the Cuyuna-Duluth, Cuyuna-Mille Lacs, and Pennington Mines, the Messaba-Cuyuna property, and mining officials Otto J. Wendlandt, C.B. Rowley, W.H. Denny, and Ernest Le Duc. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the Cuyuna Mille Lacs Iron Company's annual meeting, and its secretary-treasurer, W.H. Locker, is pictured. Strikes at Lake Superior ore docks are covered. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Cuyuna-Sultana Iron Company's undeveloped manganese property on the Cuyuna Iron Range. Its president, L.L. Culbertson, is pictured. The impending annual meeting of the Northwestern Hotel Men's Association is covered at length, and the Duluth chapter's president, Edwin H. Lee, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Edwin H. Lee's election as president of Northwestern Hotel Men's Association. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the first shipment of manganese ore in the history of the Cuyuna-Mille Lacs Mine, of Minnesota, and of the United States. The shipment (pictured) also marks the Northern Pacific dock's inaugural use. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the Cuyuna Extension Iron Company's explorations into western St. Louis County, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter profiles Northern Pacific Railway Company's new president, Jule M. Hannaford (pictured) who began his ascent in Brainerd, Minnesota, as a clerk. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the organization of the Bankers' Trust Company in Duluth, Minnesota, the Soo Line's record fiscal year, and the 1913 iron ore shipments to date. Soo Line's president, Edmund Pennington, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the second annual Duluth Industrial Exhibit, an editorial on Minnesota cities owning their own mine lands, and Oliver Iron Mining Company's president, John H. McLean (pictured). This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a picture of J.S. Lutes, general manager of mines for the Tod-Stambaugh Company in Duluth, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features mining operations on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range near Brainerd and Crosby, the latter including a bird's eye view of the village. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a picture showing the Kennedy Mine's stock piles on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.