Lead Price Decline Threatens U.S. Mining Profits
The steady drop in lead prices raises concerns for American mines as costs stay near wartime levels. Analysts note that 1914 tariffs and low wages once kept profits afloat, but current prices around 4 cents per pound with high costs may endanger domestic production. European imports and tariff policy complicate the outlook, though a broader business revival is anticipated.
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Horepe
West
Daily Iron and Steel Reporter
New York
Spain
Europe
Ruling on Idaho community law income returns
Treasury decision confirms spouses in Idaho may file separate returns and each report one half of gross income earned as community property. Senator Gooding relays Attorney General's February 24 ruling stating both spouses domiciled in Idaho may declare half income separately. Treasury decision to be promulgated soon.
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Marning
F. R. Gooding
Treasury Department
Idaho
State of
Treasury
Local Athletic Club Promises Big Smoking Card
Final arrangements are set for a Saturday March 14 boxing smoker at Howarth hall under Shoshone Athletic Club. Main event features Poggy Morton of Spokane vs Kid Hauer of Burke in 12 three minute rounds with 195 pound weigh in at 8 pm. Forfeits of 250 dollars posted by each fighter. Semi windup pairs Sewell Deane Coeur dAlene and Cyclone Brooke Seattle in six three minute rounds. Preliminary pits Johnnie Goggin Burke vs Dusen Spokane in four three minute rounds. Both weigh in around 125 pounds. Management intends monthly programs and potential future matchups including Ted Thye and Dave Burns.
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Howarth Hall
Shoshone Athletic Elubs
Poggy" Morton
Spokane
Lois Leonard
Helena
Kid” Hauer
Hurke
Avill
American Legion
Deane
Wright
Jorey" Lux
Brooks
Burke
Wallace
Johnnie Goggin
E Dusen
Ted Thye
Dave Burns
RAILROADS CURTAIL OUTLOOK EXPECTS SLOW REOPENING
Traveling freight agent P. McArthur of the O W R N company and H J Arnett, local agent, visited local business leaders to gauge outlook. McArthur said retrenchment across western railroads means no quick revival. layoffs hit multiple departments including Amwaco and Portland shops with clerical and section staff reduced citywide.
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P. McArthur
H. J. Arnett
McArthur
Amwaco
Portland
Wen
Spokane
City
Metcalf Returns Amid Oil Lease Talks and Prospects
A. J. Metcalf and HL Little, long-time operators at the old Standard lease, returned from Portland last Tuesday where his family lives. Metcalf is eyeing further oil leases in Texas and Oklahoma via a local stockholder company. The firm reportedly has a well to about 1500 feet with oil expected near 1750 feet.
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A. J. Metcan
HL Little
Old Standard
Portland
Mr. Metcalf
Texas
Oklahoma
Lookout Pass Highway Plans Debated At Trade Session
The board of trade heard John Davies of Interstate Utilities praise American leadership in war and outline optimism for business. They discussed Yellowstone Trail funding, forest patrols, and road work from Lookout Pass toward the National mill, with plans to raise 25 000 dollars and start a one mile road segment this summer, aiming to open the highway by fall.
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THE
Board OF Trade
Lookout Pass
John Davies
Spo Lane
Interstate Utilities Company
District Ix
Davies
Telephone Company
America
Aies Davies
Teteplone
Mackey
el Gille
Yellowstone Trail
Somietow
Good Roads Association
Mullan
Kellers
R T. Stracken
Mullan and
Kellogg
P. J. Maggy
Wallace
Tr DP Keys
Hound of County Commissioners
Tthe Forest Service
Lookout Pase
Bielway
Forest Service
Gerulee
Yvet Buyer
Daresenay
National Tt
Mineral County
Montina
Colonel Hammell Dead After Wife's Death
Colonel Hammell, famed Civil War veteran and longtime Coeur d'Alenes figure, died soon after his wife. Maud Hammell survives as the sole family member. He had lived in Murray and Osburn during mining era days and sold land near Nez Perce before moving to Southern California.
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Pal
Mra
W.W. Woods
Maud Hamwell
Chicago
San Diegn
W W. Hammell
Col. Hammell
Coeur d'Alenes
Col Hammell
Murray
Osburn
Neaperce
India Reservation
Nezperce
Nexnerce
California
Miss
Maud Hammell
Samson Mining to Ship Ore as Weather Clears
Samson Mining and Development Company plans spring development on Tributary creek near Eagle. Director A J Trainard reports a shaft yield of 126 ounces silver, 50 percent lead, and 2 percent copper, with a tunnel showing more ore. Company controlled by Trainard brothers TL Trainard and RB Trainard of Kellogs. There are 22,000 American residents of Paris.
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A. J. Trainned
Kelloge
Samson Mining & Development Company
Eagle
Trainard
Brainard
Prainard
Kellogs
Jack Waite Mine May Resume Shipments Soon
Reports in the last two days say the Jack Waite Mining Company plans an immediate resumption of operations. J. White of the city, long in charge of the property, notes ore blocks and full bins but warns that current high prices and transport risks make profitable shipments unlikely.
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Jack Waite Mining Company
Sen
Waite Rush J. White
Hie City
Jack Waite
Petely
Central Idaho Mining Prospects Highlighted by State Bulletin
The Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology publishes a bulletin on Central Idaho mineral districts including Thunder Mountain, Ble Crook, Stanley Basin, Sheep Mountain and Seafoam. Dr J B Umpleby surveyed the area with D C Livingston compiling the map and notes. the report notes low grade ores but anticipates capital attraction and improved shipping will unlock a new mining era.
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Bate
Forth
South
Central Idaho
Fest
Rabronda
Connexon
Neeth and South
Idphe
Wight
Bureau of Mines and Geology
Burreau
Seven Devils
Mahe
Thunder Mountain
State Bureau
J. BR. Umpleby
United States Bureau of Mines
Ampleby
D. C. Livingston
Idaho School of Mines
Francis A. Thomson
Maho School of Mines
Idaho
Thunder Mountain Country
Miner Edward Nelson Seeks Silver Rock Development Plan
Mbert Nelson, manager of the Silver Rock Mining company, owner of the Rock Taland property near Deborgia, was in the city early this week. Few workers are employed now, but the company plans extensive development to be carried out this spring and summer.
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Mbert Nelson
Silver Rock Mining Company
Cowar Aalene
Chicago-Roston
Hacer Creek
Osburn
Chicago-Roxton
Chicago-Boston Co. reports high grade ore on 200 level
The Chicago-Boston company announces rich milling ore on the 200 level with galena and silver, noting a wide vein between Hewett and St Stegie. W. Newton and Ross Roundy describe a large, improved ore show with a 250 gpm pump at 400 feet head and plan to boost production, citing public interest and local payroll impact.
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W. Newton
Ross Roundy
Chicago- Boston
Chicago
Boston
Callahan Zinc-Land Company
Newton
Nore
Hewett
Aide
St Stegie
Jim Blaine Syndicate Eyes Faster Development at Dinecroek Mine
Harry Mondell, manager, reports progress on the lower crosscut tunnel at the Jim Blaine Silver Mine property in Dinecroek district. Machinery soon to be installed at Kel fest will speed work toward the Midnight and Bylator veins, with two shifts planned. Yellowstone Park hosted 72,777 visitors in 1920.
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Seon
Jim Blaine
Dinecroek
Harry Mondell
Kelfest
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Mportant
Fistic Encounters
County and Forest Service
James F. McCarthy
Huntington Taylor
Coeur d'Alene
Rutledge Lumber Company
Priestlake
Congress
Rush J. White
Chamber of Commerce of
M. J. Flohr
Colonel Hammell
Samson
Paris
Bulletin
Silver Rock
Chicago-Boston CO
JIM Blaine Syndicate
Yellowstone Park
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