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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
2
A 1921 editorial argues against abolishing the apex law, noting a committee of engineers drafted a U S mining law revision. It cites broad opposition within the industry, highlighting the peril of losing extralateral rights and the potential for costly litigation and seismic shifts in ownership.
The text argues against abolishing the apex law in U S mining and favors codification. It asserts widespread familiarity with current provisions, believes affected miners would oppose repeal, and urges minor codifications while preserving the key right to follow ore along a vein beyond the prospector’s side lines.
An argument opposes paying European debts with goods rather than money. It notes that such a policy would burden American manufacturers and workers, harming industries not tied to those goods. Advocates of goods payment are seen as aiming to flood markets with other nations products rather than support American producers.
President Grant returns House Bill 3341 to Congress without approval. He warns it would drain the treasury and authorize large bond issues that would hinder ongoing debt reduction efforts. The veto argues the bill is inconsistent with national economy needs amid insufficient revenue.
An analysis of union power demonstrates how leaders extend control, making members pay higher dues while leaders gain wage and hour demands. The piece argues that as unions grow, rank and file members lose jobs and wages, ending with workers stranded as rates rise and hope fades.
The article warns that this is the danger period for forest fires due to dry growth from spring rains and a long dry spell. It cites that careless campers and smokers ignite fires that may be uncontrollable, noting U.S. statistics with over 30,000 fires annually and about 85 percent caused by human carelessness, risking timber and lives.
Idaho American Legion delegates at Kellogg urged Congress to pass the cash bonus for World War I veterans and backed Sen Borah, but criticized timing amid high taxes and warned such action could threaten national financial stability. They called for abandoning the bonus until the country’s finances improve.
George Ade urges readers to vacation yearly, explore new places, and shed home town limits. He argues rolling with travel polishes the mind, counters mossy habits, and rewards sacrifice, while cautioning about future funds and heirs as years pass.
Shippers and consumers in southern Idaho push for freight rate reductions as rates in Twin Falls area exceed 1914 levels by up to 46 cents per unit. Potatoes, wheat and beans face higher charges, prompting calls for fair burden sharing and a coordinated effort through the Southern Idaho Traffic association to secure relief.
M E Gardner and EB Deckard, experienced miners, secured a two year Nellie lease near Osburn with most workings included. They have shipped about 10 tons to the Bunker Hill smelter, expecting around 50 ounces of silver per ton. The bond continues as they work the lower tunnel and a 200 foot shaft, eyeing larger ore bodies pending success. Chicago prides itself as the greatest railroad center in the world.
A reflective verse contrasts the specter of yesterday with a hopeful tomorrow. It urges turning away from sorrow and failure toward courage, hope, and brighter days, urging the reader to leave behind old regrets and walk with hope to share sunshine with others.
Interest rises as Central Mining Company works in Dom Paul ground near Bear Creek. Vein cut north of crosscut shows 5 feet width with lead silver ore. vein may extend into Central ground in about 500 feet. Bear Creek directors report funds needed to operate Bear Top lease amid low lead prices and transportation limits.
Wallace Stockholder Wallace Silversmith returns from Sandon, B C, where Silversmith Mines Limited held its annual meeting. The company bought the old Ivanhoe mill near Sandon, plans to operate a 150 ton milling plant with new equipment and an aerial tramway linking mine and mill. Expected to be ready by November 1, McAllister reports large ore reserves on all levels and notes observations from beyond mining. From Vancouver.
On May 1, 1921, 15,000 union printers began a 44 hour week strike. Since then 70,000 members have paid $2,800,000 in assessments for the strikers. The payments amount to about $402 per worker or 10 percent of average salary, per reports to Washington from the government printing office and Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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