The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-02-13
The Idaho Exploration and Develop.
ment Company.

mining industry of Idaho gives reason to
believe that the entire state will soon be-
come the seat of operations as extensive
as those of any other section of the coun-
try.
To those who have studied conditions
here closely, IL has long been apparent
that Idaho was one one of the richest
states III the Union in mineral resources.
Its mineral bearing area is simply enor
nous; practically the entire state is
scanned with lodges bearing gold silver,
lead and copper.
While the state contains great wealth
in all the common metals, it is in gold
that it exces The metal is scattered all
over the state, and in all probability there
is no other portion of the United States
where an equal area has so much gold
bearing territory
Idaho's mineral resources are very large
indeed. 50 great, in fact, that the state is
becoming known as 1.-The reserve treas
ure vault of the Nation So much of
its gold, silver, lead and copper yet re-
mains untouched and undeveloped in the
Bitter Root, the Salmon River, the Thun-
der Mountain and other ranges.
Realizing the wonderful mineral re-
sources Of Idaho not only the fabulous
ly rich mines that have been and are be-
ing opened up and worked, paying large
sums in dividends to the stockholders,
but to the vast area OF unexp ored terri
tory known to contain mineral lying in
this and other sections of the state and
realizing the demand for more enlarged
expenditure of capital than the average
prospector is able to command, to explore
and successfully operate these rich min
eral fields lying at our door. and seeing,
as with prophetic vision, these great OPP
portunities for absolutely safe, judicious
and profitable investments, Mr.. Charles
Morse, an old time miner, believing that
an organization which would be the means
OF furnishing the capital and Mt the same
time be source of revenue TO it's stock
holders would meet with the hearty sup
port OF not only those living in the i'm
mediate vicinity, but to every man in
terested in mining in this or any other
state has. with the cooperation of a
Der of leading mining and business
men of Washington County, State of
Idaho, organized and Incorporated the
Idaho Exploration & Development Com
pany, capitalized at One Million Dollars.
divided into One Million shares at the par
value OF One Dollar per share.
The following officers were elected to
serve for the first year:
Charles Morse, of Cuprum, President;
X E. Wilson, of Cambridge, Vice Pres
ldent; L. A. Markson, of Weiser, Score
tary; ca. Selwyn, of Weser. Treasurer
The above officers; with w. ID. Loveioy,
OF Weiser. constitutes the Board of Di-
rectors.
The following constitutes a portion of
the articles of Incorporation:
Article Second reads;-That the pur-
pose for which said corporation is formed,
is to locate, bond, buy, sell. lease, deve-
OPP and operate mines, and mining claims,
to purchase, erect and operate mills,
smeters and other works for che purpose
of operating mines and treating and re-
ducing ores extracted from mines and
doing all things necessary to the carrying
out OF the intention hereof, and OF carry
ing on mining, milling and smelling
business.
Article Third reads:-The principal
place of business of said corporation
shall be Weiser, Washington County,
State OF Idaho, with branch Office at
Cuprum, in said county and state.
Article Fourth reads:-The term for
which said corporation is to exist is
twenty-five years from the date of incor-
poration
issued by said corporation shall be paid
up and worcestershire
The Board Of Directors have deemed it
advisable and for the best interests of the
company and individual stockholders to
place 100 900 shares of said stock on the
market at the nominal price of 10 cents a
share, thereby offering an opportunity to
those OF limited means who would like
to invest small sum in safe and con-
sentative company, with every chance IN
their favor to reap a large per cent on
their investment.
1t is the intention OF the managers to
put good reliable prospector in the field,
as soon as practicable in the spring, and
thoroughly prospect the famous Thunder
Mountain district and tributaries of Sal
mon river. AT the same time, develop
ment work will be kept on the splendid
copper properties now owned by the COM
pany in the renowned Seven Devils Min
ing District
1t is the policy and intention OF the
company to put forth every effort, that
the means at hand will allow, to acquire
and develop as many good, reliable prop
critics as possible and 10 work or dispose
of them as may be deemed for the besl
interests of the company by the Board Of
Directors.
With these objects in view, as set forth
above, and with a determination on the
part of the officials, ito do unto Others
as they would be done by" and to use
all honest efforts to subserve the best in
terests of Its stockholders the Idaho Elk
ploration & Development Company pre-
sents itself to the public, and believe!
and expects to meet the appreciation anC
hearty support of all those interested il
the mining industry.
1t is known the world over that Go
operation is not only the accepted means
of profit, but also of safety" therefore
it is an opportunity for you to inves
your savings with absolute safety.
Do not let this opportunity pass with
out investing in few shares Of thi
stock.
All inquiries promptly answered an,
any information desired will be cheer
fully gwen.
CHARLES MORSE,
President and General Manager.
p. A. HARRISON.
Secretary, Weiser, Idaho
CT .SELwYN, Cashier State Bank of Idaho
Treasurer. Weiser. Idaho.