Copper Shingles Gain Ground in Roofing Use
Harold Blake of Washoe smelter outlines copper and zinc shingles as an economic, durable roofing option. He cites cost, rapid installation, salvage value, waterproofing, and reduced fire risk, noting a copper sheet for flat roofs and a machine to cut and bend shingles. He compares weights with wood, asbestos, slate, and tile, and cites tests on a roof at Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Blake
Washoe
Anaconda Company
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Anaconda
Questioned Platinum Ore Methods At Winnemucca Note
The article critiques Mr. Sowers' platinum assay methods, questioning claims of general salting and the reliability of fire assays alone. It explains that a combined fire assay and chemical analysis is standard, using large silver bead separation and subsequent testing, arguing against undisclosed discoveries near Winnemucca and calling the evidence against Sowers strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
United States
Sowers
Northwest Mining Convention Plans in Spokane
The Northwest Mining convention will convene in Spokane on February 14 with an outstanding program and special features for visiting delegates. Rail fare is one dollar and a half for round trip. Committees include Frank A. Ross program chair, Fred Howe entertainment chair, G. B. Dennis finance chair, Major Rt. A. Laird publicity, Charles A. Gram reception, J. T. Omo information, R. A. Moore mineral exhibit, and Charles H. Goodwell transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Frank A. Ross
Fred Howe
G. B. Dennis
Rt. A. Laird
Charles A. Gram
J.T. Omo
R. A. Moore
Charles H. Goodwell
Wallace and Spokane direct train service debate
Wallace leaders press for through train service to Spokane via Plummer and oppose Tekoa routing. Major Quigley protests $5.04 fare, seeks restore regular fare and daily lake service as state utilities orders push Amwaco route. Local agent Arnett cites low Amwaco–Bell traffic. Plummer plan unexplained. Board plans good roads publicity for tourist travel next year. Athletic club canvass targets 200 members to fund high school gym use and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Board of Trade
Committee On Traffic and Industry
Coeur d'Alene
Viummer
F. L. Quigley
F. L. Quigley, Chairman of the Traffic Committee
Spokane
Tekou
Tekoa
Portland
Platt Morrow
Bnroad Company
Lake
Major Quigley
State Utilities Commission
Bell
Amwaco
H. J. Arnett
Bell Junction
Plummer
Arnett
Milwaukee
Callahan
Good Roads and Publicity Committees
Matt Morrow
Wallace Athletic Club
John Ruebke
Freight Reduction on Smelter Products to East Coast
Announcement of lower freight rates on lead and other smelter products from Northwest plants to eastern destinations. Rates approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission become effective from Kellogg, Tacoma, Northport and East Helena to Pittsburg Cleveland Indianapolis Chicago St Louis Kansas City Omaha St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth with prices listed per destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Pittsburg
Atlantic Seaboard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kellogg
Tacoma
Northport
East Helena
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louia
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duuth
IBM Price of Lead Future Looks Fine
Lead demand remains steady across paints cables storage batteries and heavier uses. Europe shows strength with Germany Spain France and Poland shifting to buy, while labor and tariff policy in Spain and France threaten supply. Australia faces labor troubles, but mine revival hints at higher output. US benefits from European disorder, with London prices likely lifting lead in this market.
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Europe
Germany
Poland
Spain
France
Australia
Broken Hill
United States
London
Questions on 1921 taxes prompt timely returns in Idaho
The Boise district collector warns that from January 1 to March 15, 1922 taxpayers must file income tax returns for 1921 if their gross income reached thresholds. It lists questions on profits, interest, rents, dividends, stock sales, brokerage, partnerships, royalties, minors working, wife’s income, directors or trustees fees, and benefit society offices to determine filing necessity and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of Internal Revenue
Boise
District of Idaho
Notice of Assessment for Amazon-Dixie Mining Co
A 1921 1922 notice from Wallace Idaho states an assessment of two cents per share was levied on outstanding stock with payment due by November 30 1921 at the Insurance Building office in Wallace. Delinquent shares to be sold January 24 1922 after advertising costs. Postponements extend deadlines to December 28 1921 and January 24 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon-Dixie Mining Company
Wallace
Idaho
Herman J. Rosai
Tda~ Ho
Herman J. Rossi
Amazon- Dixie Mining Company
Wall Idaho
Amagon- 7 Dixie Mining Company
Wallace, Txico
Homestake Tunnel Opened for Vein Examination
Old Homestake tunnel under Silver Reef control is being opened for study after months of work. John Lenihan located the vein and built three tunnels. No. 1 tunnel, about 1000 feet above, yielded a promising ore show but was blocked by collapses. The Silver Reef company has extended the latest tunnel to about 850 feet, bringing total length to about 50 feet for inspection of dip and vein development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Reef Mining Company
National Company
Homestake
John Lenihan
Silver Reef Company
Revenue officer from Moscow to confer with district deputy
L F Parsons of Moscow, long time Boise internal revenue chief clerk under Evan Evans, is in the district to confer with Roswell Speelman deputy collector. Parsons will resign January 1 and return to his post as executive secretary at the state university, Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Parsons
Moscow
Internal Revenue Office
Boise
Evan Evans
Roswell Speelt ‘Nan
Parsons
Evans
The
Revenue Department
State University At
North and South Highway Fight for Idaho Link
A Lewiston to Boise highway project advances with $1 060 000 funds planned for 1922 plus future state and federal aid of about 200 000 and 361 000 from counties and districts. Work will resume after spring thaw with contracts expected by June 1. Local interest grows as the scenic road edges toward completion along the Salmon river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Lewistown
Lewiston
Boise
Saljmon River
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Robinson
New Bedford
Conn
Nevada
Wallace and Spokane
Good Roads Publicity
IBM
Spokane Exchange
New York
Amer
Aledonia
Canada Copper MN
Callahan Zinc
Florence
Hecla
Independence
Marsh Consolidated
Standard Silver
Success
United Silver Copper
Ajax
Ambergris
Alaska Petrok
Carbonate Hill
Chicago-Boston
Constitution
McGillivray Creek
Moonlight - Nabob Consolidated
National Copper
Rambler-Cariboo
Sherman Lead
Silver
Silversmith
Stanley
Tamarack & Custer
Pstairs Men’s
Fromxa Store
Halliday Hote
Joe Petticord
Headquarters For Farmers and Wheat Growers
Wardner
Coeur d’Alenes
Big Creek
Pine Creek
Matt Baumgartner
Lindsits Sik
Wash
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