As the mines in the Lake Superior copper district reached further into the earth, the cost of shaft-sinking, drifting and stoping increased. In mines with lower grade ores, such as the Quincy and the Atlantic, reducing the increasing cost of mining could mean, not only the difference between ...

Dear Annie: I have a friend who my partner and I had a good friendship with until she got back together with her boyfriend. They lived behind us two years ago. We would take care of their little dog while she worked. We love this sweet little girl and treat her like one of our own. Our ...

Dear Annie: I have a friend who I met when we were classmates, and I hadn’t seen him in years. We finally got together, with me going to his residence, and we had a good time. Afterward, no call or text from him. When we do talk, it’s me making the call. Three months after I visited, his ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering if the claims of the health benefits from the manufacturers of saltwater hot tubs are factual. My blood pressure reading was high, and it was suggested by my doctor to watch my salt intake. After reading the labels on food products, the sodium was very ...

Dear Annie: I’d like an impartial opinion on something that’s been bothering me for a few months now. My husband recently turned 50, and as I wanted to mark this milestone, I decided to throw a small surprise party. I texted our closest friends, asking what dates would work best for them. I ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 91-year-old male who has had excellent health all of my life. I’m very active for my age, as I play golf twice a week, workout at the local gym once or twice a week and walk about 1/2 mile once to twice a week, including a rather steep grade. At my recent annual ...