The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-10-09
EUREMS PUBLICITY BOOKLET
A Work That Should Prove Of
Great Benefit in Advertising
Eureka County's Resources

After o perussl OF the booklet entitled
"The Mining aud Other Resources Of
Eureka County. Nevada" presented to
the American Mining Congress that
met at Goldield. Nevada, September
81. 1909, the SENTINEL extends it's con-
gratulations TO all those who in any
way assisted in compiling the informa-
ton it contains. Although other and
larger histories OF the mineral and other
resources Of this county have been got
ten up during the past 80 years. We feel
safe In saying that the information this
little work contains has not been sur
passed BY any former publications.
The booklet contains 81 pages Of both
descriptive and statistical mater. de-
failing what the county has produced in
q mineral way since its organic .tion in
1873, and q supplemental report showing
what has and is being done in a mineral
way In the county since the resumption
OF mining activity, embracing q period
OF about FIVE years, and explaining the
splendid future opportunities for the
investment of capital in legitimate min
ing properties 10 this section Of Nevada.
Besides being neatly printed the
booklet contains IL half.t)nes ~reproduc-
cd from photographs taken by Charles
q. German of Eureka. which reflect
great credit on that gentleman for the
excellence Of his work. These pictures
represent q number Of the principal
mines and plants Of Eureka mi ling dis.
trict. as well a public buildings. bust
ness houses. offices and dwellings Of
Eureka. Ruby Hill and Prospect. The
printing was done by the Nevada Press
Company Of Carson. Nevada.
Introductory
The introductory. covering the con.
tents Of the booklet, is as follows:
This booklet Is intended, by statistical
facts and other truths. to favorably i'm
press. il not convince. the reader that q
large portion Of the land within the
borders of Eureka County is most fer
tile, capable Of producing oil the cereals
aud substantial vegetables, while her
valleys and canyons send forth in due
time an abundance Of nutritious grasses
indigenous to the soil) over aud upon
which the horse. the OK and sheep roam,
feed and fatten without restriction.
Besides. and Of greater monetary i'm.
p~ortapce, her mountains are heavily
m~ineTalized, awaiting only the brain
aud hand of man t. bring forth their
metals gold, silver, lead, copper. zinc
and from to light, usefulness and profit.
Since Eureka County became an in.
tegral part Of the State. her years have
been as changeful as the changefu
moon that each night varies. Adversely
and prosperity have alternately filed
her cur, aud her citizens have ever
drunk the draught of bitterness with
c~omplaisance, patience, aud gracious
submission. believing. without doubt
in her heart" THAT the treasures OF her
mountains will sooner or later give to
them plenty, happiness. and content
ment, even unto safety.
The demonstration Of silver. low
market value Of lead, railroad oppres-
sions. legal controversies. and personal
enmity between the principal owners,
all combined, soo led to q cessation OF
work and further development OF her
mines. The drill and hammer were
laid aside, the blast was no longer
heard, the fumes of the furnaces ceased,
and Eureka quietly passed into a state OF
lethargy until awakened about three
years ago by new and entsrprising men.
Reduction in freights and improved
machinery NOW permit 10 dollar ore to
be reduced at q profit. while prior to the
year 1906 ore Of less value than 20 dol.
lars would not yield to the owner com
p~ensation for his labors.
The statistical facts aud reports here
with submitted are not to ensnare the
people, but for their just consideration,
Judgment. and subsequent action. II
true. confirm: II false. condemn.
Come! See and judge.
Ore Production 1897 to 1909
BY order Of the Board Of County
Commissioners of Eureka County. H.
O. McTerney. the County Assessor.
furnished from his record books the fol-
lowing summary Of the ore production
Of the county. given him as provided
by law. between December. 1897, and
June. 1909. which is reproduced in the
booklet:
Gross yield, 47S.472 tons.
Gross value Of ore. "a. 200. 160.2 20.