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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
4
The Wallace Miner lists subscription rates for Wallace Idaho readers as $2.50 per year for domestic, and $3.00 per year for foreign countries including Canada and all Postal Union nations.
February 9 1922 editorial writes the Star case favors Hecla Mining Co against Day and Sarah Smith. It condemns potential stockholder harm and stresses the Star and Kellogg plant developments as key gains for the Coeur d Alenes mineral industry. It also critiques congressional push for veteran bonuses amid tax burdens.
A critical note questions the great veterans’ group backing of the proposed bonus bill. It faults the organization for supporting the measure and aligning with railroad unions to push the Adamson law through Congress, while expressing disappointment that majorities in both houses yield to this action.
The Manufacturer and Industrial News Bureau of Salem Oregon warns that without regulations on vehicle speed and load the improved highways will suffer massive damage leading to heavy taxpayer costs. It cites fast buses and heavy trucks as primary culprits and urges county boards to regulate speed and load and to impose tolls or taxes to offset road repair expenses.
A Amherst meeting of the Society of Economic Geologists notes a shift in view on rich silver sulfide ores. Rather than all being secondary products from surface enrichment, many are primary, formed by ascending magmatic waters. The debate echoes copper ore origins, but silver ores may be more often deep seated and primary.
Secretary Mellon argues to Congress that funds for a soldier bonus cannot come from foreign debt repayments as currently allocated to retire Liberty bonds. He notes the impracticality of diverting proceeds, urging new revenue sources such as higher postage, a two cent bank check tax, a 60 cent per horsepower automobile license tax, and higher tobacco taxes, acknowledging their unpopularity.
In this Pontpoint Review excerpt a saloon era parallel is drawn with bootleggers, noting widespread cheating by liquor makers and vendors. The piece highlights poisoned alcohol, falsified labels, and threats to public safety, citing a recent fatal incident involving two prominent New York brothers.
The article recalls two prominent deaths linked to tainted liquor and notes many daily poisoning cases in cities. It contrasts moonshine from mountains with illicit basement brews, criticizing corrupt sources that adulterate alcohol to mimic legitimate brands. John Parlevoorn’s demise is tied to criminal elements profiting from illicit alcohol.
The Mining and Scientific Press notes that machine cutting of diamonds could transform the industry. A New York inventor, S Schenken, claims a device that polishes automatically, reducing labor and waste and letting one operator handle about ten stones, threatening traditional three-tier roles.
Metal shingles made from copper and zinc promise durable, virtually maintenance free roofing. They resist fire, require only one nail per shingle, and are oxidized to appeal to utilitarian or aesthetic tastes. Copper shingles cost about double wood. zinc shingles cost just over wood, per 100 square feet.
The Idaho State Wool Growers at Boise called for abolition of the State Fish and Game bureau arguing that local sheriffs and officers would safeguard game resources. The piece urges continued state protection to preserve Idaho’s valuable game assets amid diverse local conditions.
Lincoln recites the 1863 Gettysburg Address noting seven years since the nation’s founding, describing a civil war testing the republic. He urges dedication to the unfinished work, honor to the fallen, and a renewed commitment to a government of the people that shall not perish.
Witnesses from Hecla and Bunker Hill testified about testing Star mine ore and the process from mine to market. An exhibit by W G Woolf showed ore refined into zinc and lead, proving the ore could be economically treated despite claims of worthlessness.
Fred W. Calloway built a transparent celluloid model with lights illustrating Hecla Star and Morning mine levels and crosscuts from the 2000 level. A second model to explain mining methods would have helped the court show waste rock sorting and ore handling as used at Hecla. The display aimed to prove practicality of star mining and regret over opposition ending the presentation.
Washington news shows administration and Congress united on passing a soldiers bonus bill expected to total about 5 billion dollars. While details remain unsettled, critics warn the vast cost could strain the economy and dissipate benefits for veterans. Public opinion favors relief for the disabled, but fear of broad tax burdens persists. The source notes pressure from organized groups and doubts on offsetting benefits.
Plans advance for resuming development on the North Star property located above Wallace in Nine Mile canyon. The 1200 foot lower tunnel is to reach the ledge within about 60 feet, aiming for a depth of 109 feet on the outcrop and a tunnel adit near the wagon road. a contract will be let for the work.
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