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Interesting mining scenes; too bad women had to live out there

Webb City Area Genealogical Society

February 26, 2025

We recently came across an Oronogo Mining view postcard that we had not seen before.

It was postmarked Jan. 29, 1906, in Joplin and was postmarked again on Feb. 17, 1906, in Salt Lake City, Utah. A 20-day trip! It was mailed to Miss Edna Hemphill, of Salt Lake City.

Dear Edna,
It is unfortunate for women to have to live out there. Thanks very much for card. It is worth having. These mining scenes would interest you more if you could see them for yourself.
Your cousin,
Anel Hemphill

Mines labeled are: Aurora, Little Circle, Cleveland Circle, Big Circle, Hill Top, Jasper L&Z and Oronogo No. 2.

Webb City Area Genealogical Society

WCAGS members staff the Genealogy Room on the third floor of the Webb City Public Library. Current hours are noon to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the Genealogy Room.

Everything you want to know about Jasper County Missouri Schools is available at a site compiled by Webb City Area Genealogical Society member Kathy Sidenstricker.

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