Prince Consolidated Mining Declares Extra Dividend
Ada meeting of the Prince Consolidated Mining and Smelting company in Salt Lake announced an extra dividend of 2 1-2 cents per share, or $25,000, payable March 1 to shareholders of record February 24. The company expects further extra dividends before April, with a total April payout of $50,000. The mining firm reports rising earnings from a minimum output contract and plans for a new mill to handle large ore stocks, boosting local employment and commerce. Also noted are wage increases and a profit-sharing policy, with February dividends bringing total payouts to $150,000 since June 1916. Governor Boyle proclaims Bird Day due to extreme snow, urging citizens to feed wild birds daily.
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Prince Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company
Salt Lake
Mos
Offigalg
Rome
Prince Company
Hig
Pioche
Periday
Princs Company
Ita
New Lamps Brighten Pioche Fire Stations
The Pioche fire commissioners replace old oil lanterns at three fire stations with high candlepower gasoline lamps. An alarm clock on the wire system turns lights off at daybreak each morning. The improved lighting marks station locations and keeps streets lit at night, with calls for more such illumination at Meadow Valley Main and Lacour streets near the courthouse.
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Ploche
Meadow Valley
Main Streets
Lacour Street
Court House
Dorris Milling Plant Rebuilt After Wind Disaster
The Dorris King & Milling company plant, damaged by last week’s wind storm, is being rebuilt this week. Much material was destroyed but the plant should be back in as good or better condition within days. Estimated loss to the company runs between 300 and 400 dollars. Manager Sayrer is credited for prompt restoration actions.
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Dorris King & Milling Company
Sayrer
Nevada property work moves Iowa company toward patent
County assessor reports money apportioned as work on the Nevada property nears completion. It is understood the company has completed sufficient work to obtain a patent for the ground, with the next move likely by the Iowa firm.
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Nevada
Iowa Company
Bristol Mines Isolated by Snow Delays Ore Output
Bristol district cut off by deep snow delaying ore movement to Outaile. Pioche Public railroad blocked for ten days or more. Masten Mechanic Sam Whitney mobilizes shovelers to reopen the ling within a day or two. Ore piles at tramway ends overflow while the ropeway stalls until Mipsad relief reaches Jack Rabbit. Sup t Bent keeps men busy and aims to push ore into the smelter at a lively rate once normal conditions return.
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Bristol
Pioche Pubiic
Masten
Sam Whitney
Sup’t
Child Born Day Before Father's Death In Mine
Elmer D. Hayes known as Beau Hayes was killed in a mine accident near Ploche on January 20. A letter to District Attorney Jurich from Hayes' brother reports the death and notes that the night before, a child was born to Mrs. Hayes. The letter provides no further accident details.
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Elmer D. Hayes
Beau” Hayes
Ploche
Jurich
Carson City Federal Land Office Annual Report Items
Federal Land Office report from the Carson City office for fiscal year 1916 shows entries made 612, increases entered 221,680 acres patented 23,956, fees and commissions earned 7,452, par money earned 29,761.82, total receipts 37,214.78, expenditures 7,316.61 including salaries of the register and receiver 6,000 and incidental 1,816.51.
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Carson City Federal Land Office
Gen Land Office
Wal|aries Register
Home Run Copper Makes Important Find at Mine
Home Run Copper company reports key progress amid heavy snow delay. management notes a likely ore source breakthrough after eastward explorations on the 200 foot level and a large dike near the shaft, with ore values from 60 to 90 dollars per ton and high copper percentages. plans include installing power drills once equipment is ready.
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Home Run Copper Company
Bristol
Home Run
Labor saving cookers in farm homes urged by editor
A piece advocates labor saving devices for homes as essential to efficient living and compares farm wives burden to outdated methods. It highlights the fireless cooker or tireless cooker, its Norwegian origin, and explains its heat conservation and long cooking, noting home construction with basic materials can suffice until commercial models, promising wholesome corals and superior flavor.
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Norway
Elhough
Quackenbush Succumbs to Fatal Illness
Myron D. Quackenbush died last Tuesday after a brief illness. His funeral was held at Panaca with some friends in attendance. He was a kind husband and father, remembered for warmth and his violin.
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Myron D. Quackenbush
Panaca
Utah
Balt, Lake, Quackenbush
Henry Lee
Pioche
Quack
Ptoche
Commissioner Meeting Tomorrow Amid Pneumonia Slowdown
A county commissioners session is planned for tomorrow as pneumonia claims Windsor Elliot, a miner, and the county hospital bids and feeding contracts are opened. The article notes relatives of the deceased and a suspended hospital project pending bids.
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Windsor Elliot
Duckworth Hos
Fifteen Stormy January Days Reported in Pioche Weather
Government weather records show fifteen storm days and eight clear days in January. Precipitation totaled one inch, with Pioche recording a low of zero degrees. George Franks notes the data for the month.
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George Franks
Coverniment
Pioche
Material Arriving For Nevada Utah Mill
President Wilson warned the nation to prepare for possible war and defend the country’s honor. Readiness, coast defenses, and naval concerns were stressed in Cleveland. Weather and heavy snows hindered Nevada Utah Mill progress as lumber and machinery arrived for the plant’s rebuild and new water system components.
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Utah
Los Angeles
Susan Duster
Wilson Warns On War Demand At Chicago Rally
President Wilson addressed about 5,000 at the Auditorium warning that no man can say for sure if the United States will enter the war. He stated the navy is ready, though insufficient, and stressed war would require popular consent. The crowd erupted in applause as he emphasized rulers did not force war on the people.
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Cleveland
Wilson
United States
America
Lfe
Chicago
United “States
Milwaukee
Zeppelin Raid on Paris and Detroit Fire Clash
Zeppelin directed over Paris dropping about 240 bombs killing 24 and injuring 27. Ten victims hospitalised. Detroit blaze leaves over 100 overcome by smoke and fumes as costs rise to 200000 dollars.
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Paris
Detroit
Mich
Con Nevada Utah Output Sold Ahead
A Wall Street note on Consolidated Nevada mine progress reports ore sold at 13 cents a pound for snetter in two months, with profit around 25000 and ore enough to sustain the mill for two years. Management claims potential for large tonnage plus zinc iron concentrates with gold silver and lead content.
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Wall Street
Consolidated Nevada Tnty
Mit
Developmenta
Kive
Storms Delay Mail on the Geyser Route
Weather and deep snow blocked a Ploche to Geyser mail route. C W Garrison held the contract with Vic Alla Un. Will and George Garrison battled through snow to reach the dry farm, delivering a pouch after four days. The return mail from Atlanta arrived Tuesday evening.
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Ploche
Geyser
C. W. Garrison
Vic Alla ‘UN
the. Andom
George Garrison
Atlanta
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