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September 17, 1908
The Dakota Chief
Gann Valley, Buffalo County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Discovery of numerous lignite coal mines in northern and eastern Butte County, South Dakota, benefits thousands of homesteaders by providing accessible fuel, preventing speculators from monopolizing the supply.
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FUEL FOR HOMESTEADERS.
Lignite Found in Large Quantities in Butte County.
The discovery almost every day of a new lignite coal mine in the northern and eastern portions of Butte county, in the extreme northwestern part of the state, is proving a godsend to the thousands of homesteaders in that part of South Dakota.
Recently some speculators attempted to get a corner on the fuel supply of that region, but their efforts resulted in their own discomfiture. The new mines are being discovered over wide extent of territory, making it impossible for any man or syndicate to get control of the fuel supply.
There is hardly a homesteader who cannot get his fuel supply within a distance of five miles, and many of them have the coal beds practically right at their door. The veins of coal are from 6 to 12 feet in thickness, the lignite being of an excellent quality. Practically all of the homesteaders can have the coal for the digging.
Lignite Found in Large Quantities in Butte County.
The discovery almost every day of a new lignite coal mine in the northern and eastern portions of Butte county, in the extreme northwestern part of the state, is proving a godsend to the thousands of homesteaders in that part of South Dakota.
Recently some speculators attempted to get a corner on the fuel supply of that region, but their efforts resulted in their own discomfiture. The new mines are being discovered over wide extent of territory, making it impossible for any man or syndicate to get control of the fuel supply.
There is hardly a homesteader who cannot get his fuel supply within a distance of five miles, and many of them have the coal beds practically right at their door. The veins of coal are from 6 to 12 feet in thickness, the lignite being of an excellent quality. Practically all of the homesteaders can have the coal for the digging.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Migration Or Settlement
What keywords are associated?
Lignite Coal
Butte County
Homesteaders
South Dakota
Fuel Supply
Speculators
Where did it happen?
Butte County, South Dakota
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Butte County, South Dakota
Outcome
speculators' attempts to control fuel supply failed; homesteaders can access coal within five miles, with veins 6-12 feet thick of excellent quality.
Event Details
New lignite coal mines discovered almost daily in northern and eastern portions of Butte County, providing fuel easily accessible to thousands of homesteaders.