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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
2
The Miner urges restoring the Idaho Legislature’s appropriation for the state bureau of mines and geology, arguing its work benefits the state far beyond its cost. It notes cooperation with the U S Bureau of Mines and a Moscow station with the state university, essential to mineral development and metallurgical solutions.
The senate bill to dissolve the tubercular hospital commission and move funds for two hospitals into the general fund provoked dissatisfaction among several supporters and clashed with broad state public sentiment. The public health committee chairmen warned of the resulting conflict.
Citizens call a Monday hearing on New York–backed hospital expansions, criticizing funds, noting 160000 tax levy over 1919 1920, and arguing the state should fund a single tuberculosis hospital with proper equipment instead of two facilities. Opposition cites double maintenance costs and insufficient funds. The bill faces House action with a preferred single site solution.
The piece argues that France’s invasion of Germany is a natural consequence of the war’s end. It contends the armistice was premature and Germans should have faced harsher conditions to realize defeat, noting France’s policy may be economically questionable but morally consistent as retaliation.
London brokers allegedly profit while Britain buys silver for coinage and secretly sells surplus to China. A Times editorial reprinted in the Financial Row claims the government manipulated silver prices, keeping a marketable commodity depowered and suppressing trade. Silver producers are urged to imitate farmers and seek relief from price manipulation.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has bought an interest in a major New York trust, with the union head joining the board alongside Charles M. Schwab and Coleman du Pont. Surplus funds from members funded the venture, praised as sound business sense and a step toward better capital labor understanding, contrasting with Wall Street fears spread by Gompers.
Former Governor Alexander faced attacks over cutting taxes and harming institutions. The Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology seeks 30000 for ongoing mineral investigations, with Hatley urging support to develop the Alturas Triangle and other untapped resources. The piece argues true economy avoids crippling worthy agencies and urges Governor Moore and the legislature to fund mineral development.
Governor Moore proposes trimming funds in the official appropriation budget by removing the state bureau of mines and geology. The piece argues the bureau, independent of the university and run at no salary cost, spurs mineral production through geological and metallurgical research and aids prospectors and small mine owners. It urges continued legislative financial support to advance Idaho’s mining region.
The Kooskia Mountaineer argues mining is Idaho’s key industry, supplying steady wages and a home market for farm products. Before enacting new mining property taxes, lawmakers should study economic impacts to avoid harming Idaho’s economic development and its vital cash industry.
Allan G. Kennedy reports for the Success mine on the six months July 1 to December 31, 1922, noting a new six month record on the S60 level and rising production downward from 700 to 1000 levels. He highlights high grade ore suitable for shipment without milling, ongoing water removal, and plans to extend development to open 1400 level, with zinc and lead-silver ore prospects and a favorable sales contract pursued for lead-silver ore while zinc plans remain tentative. The operating statement shows ore shipments and net earnings totaling about 13 thousand dollars for the year.
United States Steel workers bought 240000 shares at 81, then 93000 shares at 84. The current price is about 107, near market value, showing potential gains and a push to employee ownership. The plan could have yielded over 8300 in profit if all shares held. A fragment mentions Atlantic currents and the Amazonis at sea.
The Columbia section of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers will hold a noon meeting on February 9 at the Davenport hotel in Spokane. The Federated American Engineering Society will be the discussion topic. Members are urged to attend and bring visitors.
Regular shipments of Florida grape fruit reach Georges Clemenceau who became fond of the fruit during his stay in the United States. He instructed a fruit concern to send him a box every two weeks.
A humorous poem by Harry L. Wilson presented at the Montana fish and game commission banquet in Missoula recalls hunting and fishing trials. The speaker laments failed hunts and fishing misadventures, praising home comforts over rugged outdoor life while satirically addressing Kit Carsons and camp hardships. The piece blends Montana outdoors lore with playful self deprecation and nostalgia for domestic ease.
State Auditor and Recorder of Shoshone County Harry A. Rogers reports from Boise on the county auditors gathering. He notes direct primary advocates likely have House votes despite a possible veto, while Senate support remains uncertain. He says the mine taxation bill from progressives has little chance, and Governor Moore’s administration lacks leadership in both houses to push his program.
F H Brownell, VP of American Smelting and Refining and president of Feder al Mining and Smelting, writes to Senator Pittman that the greatest danger to the silver mining industry is the continuing decline in its use as money. He replies to Pittman’s charge that smelting firms lack interest in silver pricing and aid to a silver credit association. Brownell says smelters have studied organization of such an association. Among many eastern nations lane removal of the beard is degrada tion.
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