What Lamb Savvy Said About Seven Devils
A report highlights What Lamb Savvy discussing seven devils and his views on their impact. The piece notes his remarks, context, and potential implications for readers.
11 Aug 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
A report highlights What Lamb Savvy discussing seven devils and his views on their impact. The piece notes his remarks, context, and potential implications for readers.
John Lamb of the DeLamar Nugget recounts a 45 mile visit from Council to the Peacock mine and nearby claims. He notes extensive copper ore, high grade shafts, a promising belt, and a town called Caprum near a newly running smelter. He argues the Seven Devils district is vast, rich, and closer to development than rumors suggest, awaiting railroad and capital to unlock its potential.
A garbled 1898 style item highlights Idaho figure Ben Kich and actions of Mormon elders led by Silas Jackson in Yazoo, plus fire, new subscribers, local commerce, and Episcopalian church events in Weiser. The note mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure and community notices amid scattered local lore.
Great preparations are underway for the Thunder Mountain council races. Officials and volunteers mobilize schedules, routes, and safety measures as candidates gear up for a competitive event.
The Mont Palliventere meet in the upper country is set to be the best ever with 4000 purses. Organizers say plenty of good horses will compete and officials are preparing to entertain many visitors. Daily track work continues and by the races opening on the 24th a top notch facility is expected. Entries from Boise Canyon Owytoe and Washington counties arrive with enthusiastic valley residents planning a warm welcome.
Reports describe rich gold-bearing sands along a new placer belt near the Durgdort springs and deeper claims by the Coswall and Warren groups. Observers note 62.50 per pan, potential for a 200 stamp mill, and rail access improving prospecting opportunities. thefts and robberies reportedly accompany this mining rush.
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