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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
4
Captain Johnson, a Canadian diver, battled a deadly octopus while stopping a leak on a stranded fruit-ship near Kuatan. He fought under the bilge using a three foot harpoon, losing an arm and gaining the upper hand before the creature died and ink clouded the water.
A historical survey recounts ancient mining and materials across Africa and Egypt. It notes copper abundance in Bokhara regions, cassiterides tin doubt, mineral paints in tribal cultures, chalk and red ocher in Xerxes era Ethiopians, stone arrows, salt houses in Libya, salt as a building material, sea salt and saline lake mining, sodium carbonate from alkali lakes for embalming, and gypsum coatings on mummies suggesting early chemical practices.
Harry Orchard in charge reports the Anthony water industrial school plant now makes shoes for several state institutions. Warden Cuddy says the improvised factory needs more room machinery and material. He notes no state appropriation has been provided and requests a 25000 dollar appropriation to fully establish the operation.
A Dallas paper discusses wealth and folly, arguing riches do not create foolish behavior but reveal already present tendencies. It cites a Chicago robber who fled with $45,000, buying luxury items before capture left him ruined, alone, and imprisoned without funds or company.
Norwegian scientist M Stormer photographed auroral displays in May across several locations and, by comparing with stars, calculated the aurora’s height at 312 miles. He notes the phenomenon is an electrical disturbance of rarified air gases and implies the atmosphere extends at least that distance above Earth. England has more rivers relative to size than any other nation.
Notice to stockholders in Ajax Mining Company of Alsace Shoshone County Idaho dated October 27 1921 listing delinquent assessment No 20 of one cent per share due for August 27 1921 with names and amounts due for numerous shareholders including Anderson Pater Allen Geo H Butterfield W H Sadie B Benson Chas Kainard Mabel Covell Sadie D Chickering J D Marvin Church Mrs Cochey Forbes George E Irving and others with certificates and shares unsettled.
Notice of sale to pay delinquent assessments on mining claims in Shoshone County Idaho. Shares of stock to be offered November 26, 1921 at 3 00 p m at the office of James F Howarth Company Wallace Idaho to cover $150 per co owner plus advertising costs. If unpaid within 90 days, interest passes to the undersigned.
Notice to Frank Boutin and James F Cal lah an heirs and assigns that under Section 2824 Revised Statutes and amendments requiring annual labor on mining claims I have expended in labor and improvements on the Cetugayahoga Chicaspla Charora Great Lost Great Discovery Chelana Chipeta and Ninnesca lode claims in Yreka Mining District Shoshone County Idaho for 1920 the sum of nine hundred dollars for said work.
Co owner informs Charles A Loy that expenditures totaling $800 were made in 1920 on Ramona 1 2 3 Virginia 1 2 Mountain View Fanny M and Hilltop No 1 lode claims in Summit mining district Shoshone county Idaho. If Loy fails to pay one fourth ($200) within 90 days after notice publication, his interest will vest in the undersigned as provided by law.
Notice is given that on October 26 1921 the board levied a two cent per share assessment on outstanding stock payable by November 30 1921 to Herman J Rossi secretary treasurer at the Insurance Building Wallace Idaho. Delinquent on November 30 1921 and sold December 17 1921 at 7 30 p m to cover due amount and costs.
Belmont Mining Company Limited in Wallace Idaho announces a five mill per share assessment on outstanding stock levied by the board on October 24, 1921 payable by November 25, 1921 to Frank P. Hess secretary at 415 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho. If unpaid by November 25 the delinquent amount will be sold December 16, 1921 at 8 PM at the company's office to cover the assessment and sale costs.
United States Land Office in Coeur d Alene Idaho notes Clark Montana Realty Company has applied for patent for the Ivy Ellen lode mining claim in Beaver Mining District Shoshone County Idaho. The claim covers 18.061 acres with 15.685 acres net, described by plat and field notes on file. Beginning at Corner No 1 with magnetic variation 22 30.
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