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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
8
The Ford brothers have 16 locations in the Black Lake basin under the Sampson Group name. A tunnel reaches 1200 feet with 900 feet of vein exposed and depths to 400 feet. The vein widens to 34 feet and ore is estimated at 34 000 tons value potential at 20 dollars per ton.
The report touts the Summit property as a premier mining plant with abundant timber and water power, a dammed lake supplying a winter-ready mill, and a tram to convey ore. It notes $700,000 ore value at Summit, a cyanide plant worth $100,000, and forecasts full development with a 250,000 investment.
Montie B Gwinn secretary of the Idaho Wool Growers Association sends a letter urging sheep men to attend a Boise meeting on November 11. Reports, lectures, officer elections, delegates to the National Live Stock Association, and increased membership are planned. The note stresses protection of the sheep industry and mutual interests.
Telegram from Payette describes a proposed 20 foot right of way along Payette avenue and front street to support a ditch from Payette river to Duncan's ferry on Shake river. A flume would convey water to pump land near Dead Ox Flat with a flour mill planned at Ada avenue. Promoter William Noot backs a $150000 project, drawing funds from investors.
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