Radium Ore History in Utah and Colorado Mining
The article traces early knowledge of yellow carnotite ore in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah, its discovery as a radium source, and the rise of a mining industry. It details exploration methods, ore deposition patterns, drilling depths, mining approaches, harsh logistics, and the extraction of radium, uranium, and vanadium, highlighting the Paradox valley region's dominance.
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W. A. Seyffert
Dupont Magazine
Colorado
Utah
Leadville
Colo
Neientixt
Adolphe Carnot
Bureau of Mines
Mme. Currie
Gordon Kimball
Paradox Valley
Arizona
New Mexico
Placerville
Grand Junction
Whitewater
Navajo Reservation
Widow scatters ashes of Idaho mining man at Moose Creek placers
Mrs Charles P Richardson of Minneapolis scattered the ashes of her husband, former Moose Creek diggings owner, at Moose Creek placers between Newsome and Eik City Idaho county. The couple traveled from Wallace with their son and daughter in law to Grangeville and Clear Water, and the cremated remains were spread to the winds two weeks after his Spokane death.
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Idaho Pl Cer
Charles PL Richardson
Neapolis
Moose Creek Placer
Newsome
Eik City
Grangeville
Mr. Richardson
Spokane
Mack Richardson
Wallace
Clearwater
Moose Creek Placers
Sinking Concrete Piles Demonstrated in Omaha
In Omaha four concrete piles were sunk rapidly, the first 40 feet in 90 seconds. One pile over six tons and 45 feet long was driven to bedrock at 84 feet depth. Each pile carries a reinforced concrete water pipe. high pressure water digs the hole as the pipe sinks.
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Omaha
Anaconda Copper Reports 1921 Loss Amid Industry Demoralization
Anaconda Copper Mining Company reports a 1921 operating loss of 4,188,746 dollars due to metal prices below production costs and a large non operating period expenditure of 5,680,503 dollars for maintenance and organization. Production ceased around April 1, leaving nine months idle. total charge to profit and loss reaches 16,999,555 dollars, yet the company still shows a profit and loss surplus of 67,753,007 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Volunteer Traffic Cop Keeps Busy Sundays on Sheridan
A prominent Chicago businessman volunteers as a pedestrian traffic director on Sheridan Road each Sunday afternoon. He uses a whistle to direct traffic and reports the intersection handling about 40 cars per minute in peak afternoon hours.
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Chicago
Sheridan Road
Dry dock joke ties boat repair to medical quackery
A playful definition contrasts a dry dock with a doctor who refuses to prescribe alcohol. The wording blends nautical and medical imagery to lampoon overstrict, cautious prescribing while presenting the dry dock as a safe harbor for ships.
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Johny
Rhode Island Mining Company Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice is given that the Rhode Island Mining Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday July 26 1922 at 7 00 p m at 204 Bank Street Wallace Idaho. Election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and other business will be addressed. Secretary Rhode Island Mining Company Wallace Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Mining Company
Bank Street
Wallace
Idaho
Notice of Assessment by Blue Bell Mining Co
The Blue Bell Mining Company of Wallace Idaho levies a five mill per share assessment on outstanding stock payable by July 1 1922 to Frank Bland secretary treasurer at Barnard Block Wallace. Delinquent shares after July 1 1922 will be advertised for sale and sold on August 1 1922 to cover the assessment and advertising costs.
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Blue Bell Mining Company
Wallace
Idaho
Frank Hland
Barnard Block
Frank Bland
Blue Bell Mining
Blue Bell Mining Co Postpones Payment and Sale Dates
By order of the Blue Bell Mining Company board the payment deadline extends from July 1, 1921 to August 1, 1922 and delinquent stock sale is postponed from August 1, 1922 to September 1, 1922. Secretary-Treasurer Barnard Block Wallace Idaho Jy6-27-8t.
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Blue Bell Mining Company
Frank Bland
Barnard Block
Wallace
Idaho
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders at Tarbox Mining
Notice lists delinquent stockholders in Wallace Idaho with a two mill per share assessment levied April 11 1922 and amounts owed by each shareholder to be collected by the company, actions to follow.
Sonora Mining & Milling Co. Delinquent Assessments Auction Notice
Delinquent assessments on stock of the Sonora Mining & Milling Company Limited lead to public sale dates in Wallace Idaho. Delinquency notices require payment by July 11 1922 or sale scheduled for August 19 1922 with costs of advertising included. Dr W A Smith secretary treasurer. July 1922 notice text from the company.
Bullion Mining Company Announces Delinquent Assessment Sale
Notice from the Bullion Mining Company Limited Wallace Idaho announces a 10 mills per share assessment levied April 16 1922 payable by May 18 1922 to James H Taylor treasurer at Shoshone Building Wallace Idaho. Unpaid by May 18 1923 will be delinquent and sold June 22 1922 to cover the assessment advertising costs and sale expenses.
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Frank McGinn
Frank McGin
McGinn
Edward W W Martin
Walter Martin
Ed Munter Munter
the Pederson
Pohlman
Gus Sauger
Cora E Scott
Gussie Seysler
Mra Gurwie Seysler
Guasi Seysler
Seyster
Reb Seysler
Seysler
Ner Sonderex
AOR
Henry Sonderee
Ua Stockwell
Geo W Swisher
Jw ‘Tabor
John L. Taylor
Chris Traxell
Chris Traxel
Mrs J H van Uden
Mra J H van Ud
Welk
Wallace
Idaho
Joan FP. Ferguson
Tarbox Mining
Shoshone Building
Wallace, Idaho
The
Bullion Mining Company
Bullion Mining Company, Limited
James H. Taylor
Shoshone
Tarbox Mining Company Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice of annual meeting of stockholders of Tarbox Mining Company to elect a board of directors and transact other business. Meeting at the office in Wallace Idaho on Monday July 17 1922 at 2 00 p m. Secretary John F Ferguson signs the notice.
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John F. Ferguson
Etary Tarbox Mining Company
Special meeting levies two mills per share in Wallace
The board of directors of the Old Veteran Mining Company in Wallace Idaho holds a special meeting on June 22 1922 and levies an assessment of two mills per share on capital stock payable by July 27 1922 to L L Brainard secretary treasurer at Wallace Idaho. Any stock upon which this assessment is unpaid may be subject to further action.
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McElmo
Tarbox Mining
Pany
Wallace
Idaho
Sonora Mining & Milling Company, Limited
W. A. Smith
White & Bender
L. L. Brainard
Bullion Mining extends payment and sale dates
The Bullion Mining Company Limited extends the payment deadline from May 5 to June 17 1922 and postpones the delinquent stock sale from June 22 to July 21 1922. Wallace Idaho.
Notice of Postponed Assessments and Delinquent Stock Sale
Postponements extend payment deadline from June 17 to July 17 1922 and delay delinquent stock sale from July 21 to August 21 1922 for Bullion Mining Company Limited. W. E. Horstkotte secretary Potlatch Idaho 950 Pine Street directs assessment levy of two mills per share due by June 22 1923. Delinquent payment by June 22 1922 triggers sale July 28 1922 at 7 30 p m at Potlatch Idaho branch to cover due taxes costs and sale expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saver Mountain Mining Company, Limited
Potlatch
Idaho
W. E. Horstkotte
Pinestreet
W. E. Horstrotte
Silver Mountain Mining Company, Limited
Pine Street
Midune
Notice of Postponement for Silver Mountain Mining Company
Notice states the assessment payment deadline extends from June 23 1923 to July 22 1922 and the delinquent stock sale shifts from July 28 1922 to August 26 1922. Sale location moves from Potlatch Idaho branch to 660 Elm Street Potlatch Idaho. Secretar y Je29 Jy20 4t
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Silver Mountain Mining Company, Limited
Potlatch
Idaho
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W. E. Horstrotte
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Winifred Clark
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Esther Coleman
Dorothea Dix Counsmans
Bernard Drier
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AO A H Fox
A H Fox
H Gunderson
John Hayes
John Ha
Ernest Herbert
Kimball Herzberger
Kimball Herazberger
Herzberger
Raberger
Ouve
John Lewis
John A A Lewis Agsz
John A Lewis
Board of Directors
Anpes
Tarbox Mining Company
Shoshone Wuilding
Cedar ST
J Wallace Tin Shop
E. K. Schmid
City Transfer & Storage
Coeur d’Alene Empire
America
Wallace Paint & Glass Co
N. P. Depot
Shoshone County
Angus Sutherland
John H. McEvers
J. W. Tabor’s Book & Stationery Store
Aetnaize Rossi Insurance & Investment CO
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