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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
2
A Geological Survey official says the pending irrigation bill will fund reservoir construction from public land sale proceeds. Nationwide review will ensure careful planning and no reckless spend. Idaho’s share could be large due to its vast public domain.
The Geologic Survey cooperates with Idaho's state engineer on major surveys to expand land use for water studies. Preliminary work targets streams including Big and Little Lost rivers and Birch Camas, with many waters sinking in the desert and unsuitable for irrigation. The project aims for a multiyear effort before substantial reservoirs are built.
A 1902 resolution establishes Fort Hall Mining District within the ceded Fort Hall Reservation portion of Bannock County Idaho. It designates Pocatello as the recording office, sets the start time at noon on January 11 1902, and limits each prospector to staking up to two mining claims. It also forbids intimidation with deadly weapons in locating claims.
A notice sets a ten day period starting noon on June ith 1902 in the mining district.
Freight car banners await near Arco Idaho carrying a five-stamp Boise mill for the Mayflower mine. Prospected for years, the mine 18 miles from Arco and 44 miles from Mackay will process ore from a 40-foot ledge, assays 7.44 dollars per ton in gold and 33 ounces of silver. The company employs 12 to 15 men and plans to start full mining once the mill arrives.
A home remedy advert promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drugstores back the offer with a money back guarantee if the cure fails. The box bears BE. W. Grove’s signature.
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