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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1897

Page

4

The Ontario Mine Closed Ends Utah Prosperity Era

The Salt Lake Herald laments the closure of the Ontario mine after twenty five years of heavy output and dividends totaling thirteen million nine hundred thirty five thousand dollars. Superintendent Chambers faces personal loss yet shares focus on workers and broader silver policy impacts. The piece contrasts western resilience with eastern hardship and discusses wheat market optimism amid tariff debates and silver coinage fears.

Ontario Utah Logan St. George Park City Summit Morgan Wasatch Daly Chambers United States Salt Lake

Silver was reported on the 28rd ab 51 ets per ounce

A brief note states silver trading around 51 per ounce on the 28th with unclear units and phrasing, reflecting a historical market remark. The fragment mentions metal pricing but lacks complete details or context for full interpretation.

Shipments Marked Care B H and C Stage Co

A fragment notes shipments marked Care B H C Stage Co via Blackfoot will have prompt shipment delivery.

Care B Stage Co Blackfoot

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