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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
5
An analysis notes far eastern silver and gold demand as the key driver, with 1923 forecast to require about 280 million ounces while production runs 225 million. Extra supply would come from European coin meltings, with price dependent on Europe’s selling or buying rates.
The article reports on silver production for 1922 and 1928, noting record world output of 207 million fine ounces and 307 million ounces sold in 1928. It discusses remelting old coin to meet demand, price trends in New York and London, and potential price guidance for miners amid open market conditions. It also includes a church bulletin section detailing upcoming talks and historical reflections.
A crosscut is being driven on the Morning mine 2150 level toward the ore shoot, expected within 100 feet. Half the distance is completed with favorable prospects for a large ore body of similar grade to upper levels. Preparations underway to extend the ore shaft 200 feet deeper for a total depth of 1850 feet below the working tunnel level.
Governor Chas C Moore outlines a statewide economy program urging reduced appropriations and taxes. He calls for lower freight rates, restrained spending, and careful budget study to cut total levies by at least 25 percent, while protecting education and resources.
A speech outlines consolidation of departments to save money and warns against excess federal cooperation. It stresses education reform, highway funding via gas tax, maintaining only essential projects, and strengthening nominations. Public safety, veterans’ welfare, and moral care of unfortunates are highlighted along with a call to end political quarreling and pass needed laws.
Mining firms in Coeur d Alene list assessments levied counts and delinquent sales dates. Companies including American Mines, Big Elk, No Hope, Oreano, Rob Roy, Red Cloud, North Bunker Hill, Saltese Consolidated, Silver Dale and Big Hill, United American Mines show levy dates payable to designated treasurers in Wallace and Kellogg with delinquent sale dates in January February and March.
The executive department appeals for legislative cooperation and urges careful duty. It notes positions with annual salaries from 900 to 1400 dollars. Applicants may obtain forms at the Wallace post office window and meet Geo H McFetridge for examination details. The examination is not for Wallace post office positions.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a general clerical examination to be held at the courthouse in this city on February 3 at 9:00 p.m. for clerk positions in the customs service interior department and other government branches in the 11th district covering Idaho Washington Montana Oregon and California with initial salaries from 900 to 1400 dollars.
Easter Island lies in the south Pacific with no vegetation or birds. The triangular landmass, about 12 by 7 miles, hosts 200 Polynesians who endure perpetual hunger as high carved stone images dot the landscape and their origin remains unknown.
The table shows daily quotations for silver lead zinc and copper used as the settlement basis in smelter contracts. Quotations, in cents per ounce for silver and per pound for others, reflect New York and St Louis cash values and are based on sales reported by producers and agencies. Copper is often sold delivered with freight paid by the seller.
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