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SPRINGFIELD,
MISSOURI,
AND SURROUNDINGS • 1889
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may be called THE GREENE COUNTY BELT, within which is found the proper accompanying
rocks indicating a reliable formation for extensive operations. In proof
of this, the mines at Pearson Creek, Sparta, Ash Grove and Strafford have
all been and are now worked with profit, only needing the same thorough
work to give results equal to the best mines in the State. Further out,
but within commercial range of Springfield, are the rich districts of the
“Sugar Loaf” section, of Boone County, Ark., where a company of well known
Springfield capitalists are operating with remarkable results. Rich developments
are being made at other points within the region outlined, and it is safe
to say, that the influence of lead and zinc mining within this district
will influence the growth of the city in a wonderful degree. That NATURAL
GAS will play an important part in the industrial developments of this inviting
region, is confidently believed by experts familiar with the development
of this subtle element in Yew York, Ohio, Indiana, Ft. Smith, Paola and
other gas districts. A well known expert, and the head of a prominent northern
bank, who recently visited this region is so confident of finding gas in
large volume at Springfield, that he offers to share the expense of thorough
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