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“Buxton Review” in the Iowa State Bystander, June 26, 1914

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Brief article published in the Iowa State Bystander, Des Moines, Iowa, June 26, 1914 telling how a Buxton, Iowa resident was glad that the coal mines have resumed work after several months.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, “Buxton Review,” Iowa State Bystander, 26 June 1914

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This brief article about Buxton was published in the Iowa State Bystander on June 26, 1914. The article included parts about how a Buxton resident was glad that the coal mines have resumed work after several months. The lack of work has impacted community organizations and caused many people to move to the cities to look for work.

Transcript of "Buxton Review" Article in the Iowa State Bystander

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Source-Dependent Question

  • How did the Consolidation Coal Company’s decision to stop mining coal impact the residents of Buxton? How did that impact cities and towns around Buxton?

Citation Information

"Buxton Review," Iowa State Bystander, 26 June 1914. Courtesy of Library of Congress