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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
5
Traffic rules outline license display brake and horn checks front and rear lights driving behavior at curves and crossings keep to the right pass on the left signal with the horn and arm stop signals and turn give the right of way at crossroads avoid driving of discharging loading passengers racing on highways parking on travel portion and driving under unsafe conditions penalties include up to six months jail or a fine up to 300 dollars
The Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology reports a busy season with oil prospecting in Bonneville Caribou and Power and Bonner counties. Projects include mapping beds structure, field surveys, and upcoming bulletins on North Central Idaho geology and Boise Basin resources.
Federal Mining and Smelting plans unwatering the Minnie Moore mine near Bellevue after suspending Independence operations in the Wood River district. The new pump arrived and began operations this week, with plans to explore deeper undisturbed levels and to reopen rich ore bodies under a financially strong, scientific management. A number of former Independence and North Star workers have been reassigned to Minnie Moore and other local mines, sustaining district employment amid ongoing activity across several properties.
Through the main tunnel the Independence ores will be brought out once a satisfactory agent is found to operate the refractory ore. Many Federal company miners will transfer from the North Star to the Minnie Moore near Bellevue. Equipment at the Minnie Moore includes a 900 cubic foot compressor and a 100 horsepower motor, awaiting installation of heat and pump to commence unwatering the mine.
Averosscut driven by New Hope Mining at Two Mile shows promising ore prospects. The portal rises above wagon road with dump space. crosscut advanced about 75 feet yet to hit hard formations. First vein expected in 100 feet, trending north and south, intersecting two other veins. Main New Hope vein shows ore, justifying deeper development toward Eugene Thomas.
Lead rebounded from six cents after fears of European imports, aided by higher European demand. The Hecla mine fire reduced U.S. production by about 2500 tons monthly, tightening supply. NY quotes stood 6.50 to 6.75 cents and further gains are forecast as the market tightens and moves toward London parity.
At the Independence Lead Mines annual meeting held last Thursday evening H B Kingsbury of Mullan was named president Herman Marquardt of Wallace became vice president W E Cullen Jr of Spokane was elected secretary Alfred Farjeon and C S Herzig of New York joined as directors Of 3 600 000 shares outstanding 1 800 000 were represented Manager Kingsbury reported the Morning vein extension from No 4 tunnel to No 3 now about 225 feet longer with ore recently encountered The distance between tunnels is 315 feet The old drift from No 4 will be cleaned and if ore shows promise it will be continued.
Paul Savie and George W. Smith of Foise have been in Hailey to inspect the Fern quicksilver mine in Valley County where great things are anticipated from the venture.
Col W K Boyden of Denver takes contract to install machinery for Fern mine development in the Yellow Pine district. The U S forest service funds road work into the district while machinery arrives to extract cinnabar ore. Capital News noted potential mineral resource development in southern Idaho and federal interest, underscored by wartime needs.
Local chamber debates platinum potential near Coeur d'Alene with calls to verify claims and probe Kellogg smelter operations. News recounts investor interest, refinery tests by Mutual Mining, and officials noting prior findings of platinum in nearby properties while stressing careful investigation.
The executive committee approved purchasing the Moscow Harvester Plant from Jerome J Day to expand the College of Engineering. The site covers six acres with 25 000 square feet of floor space and costs 45000 with 10 year payments. Laboratories for mechanical electrical and agricultural engineering will move immediately and be ready when the year opens in September. The move aims to solve the institution's historic space problem.
A federal firefighting setup describes a pump linked feed pipe starting the engine, a 200 gallon gasoline tank atop the flume to run the system for 24 hours, plus 100 gallons on hand. Main pump to yard pipe is 10 inches diameter with 6 inch laterals to hydrants. Water supply source deemed inexhaustible. Hydrants are well distributed with independent pumping pipes and hydrants close for quick hose interchange. There are 38 hydrants in use.
The article details a corporate fire defense scheme with a main yard of four sections and three turrets plus numerous outriggers for residence protection. It describes a high pressure pumping system with seven streams under 180 pounds and a gravity system yielding similar pressure, waxed with inch hoses on turrets, and gum and wax pleated hose to resist soaking and mildew. The Organized Fire Department operates under yard master Ed Cochran, with daily water tests to maintain readiness and protect shingled roofs and metal buildings near the hotel.
Public notice from Shoshone County Idaho announces an annual election for two trustees of Independent School District Class A No. 8 in Wallace. Election day is September 4, 1924, polls 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. nominations due six days before. Clerk J. W. Wimer signs the notice.
Notice is given that the Independence Placer Mining Company Limited held a July 16 1928 meeting to levy five mills per share on outstanding stock payable by August 1 1928 to Hugh Toole secretary treasurer at 421 Pine Street Wallace Idaho If unpaid by August 10 1928 stock will be delinquent and sold at public auction September 4 1928 at 2 00 pm at the company office to cover the delinquent amount plus advertising and costs Postponement extends payment to August 31 1823 and postpones sale to September 25 1928 at the same time and place Read by Secretary Treasurer of the company Wallace Idaho
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