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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
1
A vivid account praises the Ludwig mine with modern methods, noting 500 and 550 foot levels linked by winzes, 30 foot wide south drift with 25 percent copper, and extensive underground chambers of azurite and malachite. The piece compares past ownerships and forecasts rich potential, concluding with a teaser of continuation on the eighth page.
The article notes strong activity in Yerington with more workers than ever in the district and high grade ore. It argues mining prosperity will endure even if copper falls to low prices, foreseeing Yerington as Nevada’s eventual grandest city amid expansion of farming and investment.
General Manager WC Orem of the Nevada-Douglas properties visited the mines with intent to build an independent smelter. He told a Times representative they would construct a smelter if they could process ores as cheaply as rivals, and noted the mines look strong given the development already completed.
General Manager McDermott returns with plans for rapid development of the Wabuska Bluestone property. A large machine plant for 1200 feet depth is ordered, sinking to proceed with high speed. The Bluestone has a storied past tied to the Comstock era, with freight teams hauling ore to Carson and Virginia City. The article notes prior suspensions and renewed demand from nearby smelters, and reports that an extensive two story brick office building is being prepared on the promontory east of the auditor’s office, with brick on site and walls awaiting placement.
The Times argues Mountain View surpasses Rawhide as a mining camp near Yerington in Lyon County Nevada. It details porphyry and rhyolite geology, four parallel veins, and a rich 100 per ton ore in a winze case. It notes Wilson Mines estate activity, tunneling, and plans to extend to greater depth with promising leases nearby.
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