Today in history: Local soldiers who served in Russia brought home nest egg of precious ore
Dec. 11, 1920 War fortunes of a new type have developed in Cadillac. Chunks of ore brought back from Russia by local soldiers which have been used as door weights, playthings for children or souvenirs soon tossed on the ash heap suddenly have been tucked away in downtown safes for they are raw platinum worth several hundred dollars an ounce. Nelson Nolf of Harrietta probably has the biggest find. He brought back several pounds of the glittering gray ore which resembles lead, although more shiny. He estimates that he will realize $18,000 on his pieces, most of which are being held in the Nelso...
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