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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
5
The article outlines who may be exempt from filing based on net income in 1920 and stresses personal responsibility to file accurately. It defines gross versus net income, lists allowable business deductions, and notes penalties for failures to file. It also covers payment options and filing locations.
Idaho lawmakers consider a bill to require all drivers of autos tractors and trucks to obtain a license. The fee would be one dollar and the aim is to reduce risks to life and property from reckless driving. Supporters say it would curb underage driving and ensure accountability.
Three likely candidates emerge for governor as C. C. Moore leads, with M. Yeaman of Bonneville County and Roy J. Black, attorney general, also touted. Yeaman’s platform tied to the audit commission report he chaired, Black relies on his record, all constrained by Governor Davis’ cabinet fate under President Harding.
Large zinc producers told the House Ways and Means Committee that cheap European output threatens American miners and etrrowing mine owners. They urged tariff revision while the Spencer amendment sought a duty on mines to bolster the emergency agricultural tariff program.
Geologists describe lower oligocene beds across the plains as titanothere rich. Fossils reveal bulky horned headed beasts with tiny brains, rhino like forms, saber toothed cats, early horses, hog like animals and primitive rhinoceroses. The era marks diverse mammals and abrupt disappearances in North America.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports Representative Rhodes aims to revise mining laws early, including changing the assessment year from December 31. Proposals include ending the assessment year June 30 July 31 August 31 or October 31, with weather and mountain snow affecting work timing. A Congress bill proposing June 30 ends has met some opposition.
A wartime medical and compensation drive targets disabled veterans and dependents. Ex service personnel in hospitals, awaiting treatment, or seeking compensation are urged to file forms 526 539 and 546 via Red Cross or American Legion posts or directly with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Seattle. Expedite cases should be sent to 5115 Arcade Building Seattle Washington for faster action.
Anaconda Copper Mining reveals the first aluminum bar produced at Washoe Reduction Works in Butte Montana. Engineers regard the experimental output as promising, with potential to lower production costs and possibly transform the aluminum industry by the company once economies in reduction are achieved.
Notice is hereby given that there is delinquent upon the following desired stock due to an assessment of two mills per share levied on December 10 1920. The amounts are listed opposite the names of the respective shareholders. Spokane Washington. January 12 1920.
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company plans a daring 1.5 mile haulage tunnel at 3100 feet depth to connect South Hecla branch to the Red Jacket shaft, linking Calumet and Hecla with Tamarack and Conglomerate lode shafts for transporting conglomerate rock to be hoisted through the Red Jacket shaft.
The Boston News Bureau reports talks among six low cost copper producers including Chile, Kennecott, Ray Cons, China and Nevada Consolidated. A proposed consolidation would lower operating costs and align strategic interests, indicating a possible giant merger may be accomplished.
Ward envisions merging major mining assets into a single large concern. Analysts note financing and ramification complexities, with American Smelting & Refining Co. likely to join. Potential benefits include an integrated operation across the United States, Mexico, and South America with refining and selling agencies for copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc.
The New York Post notes Franklin No J zinc mine about 60 miles from New York City as one of the finest in the world. It is praised by metallurgists for ore free of cadmium and other deleterious components and for yielding refined zinc of high purity. The mine has operated for at least seven years with an indefinite ore supply, being the only significant zinc deposit of consequence in the eastern United States.
Governor Davis announced the appointment of J M Thompson as president of the Public Utilities Commission to replace A J Freehafer whose term expired January 10. Uncertain start date due to Prechater's pending cases and Thompson's Caldwell practice. Also notes wage scale in Comstock mining with no minimum wage and pay up to 6 5 for mechanics following a meeting at Carson City.
A cryptic note asks who is the stranger who tempers Juafire with money and hints at a financier or pro figure behind a mysterious scheme, as described in a Neue Herald verapher fragment.
A Kansas City Journal item details a pig uncovering a copper mine by digging in a boarding house yard. It notes ancient Indians used copper, mentions Michigan rock-work, and references Colorado farm growth and Niagara energy estimates if fully developed.
A sequence of mining firms in the Coeur d’Alenes district faces delinquent tax sales with levies dated from November through January. Companies including Carbonate Center, Douglas, Daisy, Duluth, and Imperial Mining are listed with mill rates from 1 to 5 and deadlines to pay to designated treasurers in Wallace, Mullan, and Kellogg, with postponements and scheduled sales through March.
Special and annual meetings announced for Amazon-Dixie Mining Black Be Mines Samson Silver Lode St. James and allied companies. Dates range January 27 to February 7 with actions including stock increases consolidations and development plans. Secretaries Herman Rossi John Fitzgerald R. J. Brainard M. W. Emmett J. F. Whelan oversee notices.
The article presents quotations for silver, lead, zinc, and copper used as the actual basis of settlement in ore contracts with smelters. It explains that figures differ from daily press prices due to sale type and source. provides New York and St Louis lead prices with freight differences. quotes for shelter as prime western brands. and notes conversion from EL Louis price to New York price.
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