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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
HOOVER VISITS HALEY.
Federal Accountant Visits Company's
Wood River Mine.

Federal Accountant Visits Companys
Wood River Mine.
A. w Hoover, head of the account
ing department of the Federal Mining
& Smelling company has returned
from the Independence mine, owned
by the Federal and situated about y
miles from HALEY The main Office of
the company is in Wallace and all OPP
Grating reports for the company's
various enterprises are forwarded
here where they are consolidated and
transmitted to the New York Office.
Mr.. Hoover's visit to the independence
was i'm connection with the system of
accounting. lie says that the com
pany is employing between 70 and 100
men and that the new mill near the
North Star viii soon be in operation.
The ore is lead silver, the silver in the
crude ore averaging about 100 ounces
The property is about three miles
from the railroad, 10 which the ore is
delivered by motor trucks The In
dependence is the only mine in oper-
alton in the HALEY district.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
Tarbox.

John F. Ferguson, secretary Of the
Tarbox Mining company visited the
property near Saltese last week. He
says good progress is being made in
the drift east on the 500 level the vein
showing considerable ore. 1t is ex-
pected that a crosscut will soon be
run south to cut the big south vein
Manager Richard DaxOn has been con-
fined to his home for some time
through illness.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
Brady Development.

Rechecking of surveys indicates
that the Brady Development company
will have to run considerably further
to cut the vein than was indicated by
the estimate a few weeks ago A new
machine drill was taken up to the
property the first of the week. the old
one having succumbed after a record
Of 1900 feet in mighty hard rock.
percentage Of water above or below
normal for any given year.
In his search for desirable snow
courses Mr.. Fisken was accompanied
by George Richardson, local represen-
tative of the Washington Water Pow
er company.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09

One of the heaviest burdens borne
by the mining industry at this time is
the excessive freight rates on ore and
bullion. In fact, the rate under pres
ent conditions is practically prohibi-
tive on certain grades of ore and
most unjust imposition upon all 9th
ers Fortunately there appears to be
relief from this hardship, as it is
learned that a new freight tariff COW
ering ore and bullion has been pre-
pared which makes substantial reduc-
tions in the present rates, and which
will go into effect on December 81.
The present rates form perhaps the
greatest and most serious item of ex-
cess costs to which the mining com
panies are subjected. and the news
that they are to be modified to an eX-
tent that will afford substantial re-
lief is decidedly cheering.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
MUST BE A CUT IN
THE COST OF MINING
Reduce Cost Living
Before Cutting
Wages
BETTER FREIGHT RATES
Prices Powder, Lumber and
Other Mining Commodities
Must Come Down

THE CLOSING down of the Hun
ter mine emphasizes the fact
that a serious condition con-
fronts the mining companies of
the Occur d'Alene district The steady
drop in the price of lead and the
weakness Of the lead market even at
the low figure has brought about a
condition under which the operators
appear to have no other choice than
to suspend operations unless there is
a radical decrease in the cost of min
ing. 1t is we'll for all concerned to
look the situation squarely in the face
and in spirit to make such reason
able concessions as may be necessary
in order to keep the mines upon which
all of us depend in operation. There
has been much talk current regarding
a reduction in wages, as if that alone
marked the difference between a fair
profit and no profit. In all human
probability there will eventually be a
reduction in wages, but there should
first be a more pronounced reduction
in the cost of living before that move
is taken. When living costs are on a
fair and reasonable basis it is believ-
ed that the employees of the mines of
the district will accept a reduction
without serious protest. But high
wages is not the only heavy expense
to which the mining companies are
subjected, nor the only expense which
there must be a general readjustment
Of all wartime prices that still pre-
vail in connection with mining
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09

Mining companies are large pur-
chasers Of lumber. steel machinery
and various other lines Of manufact-
ured goods. and for all these they are
still paying prices very little belo"
the maximum that prevailed during
the war. The producers Of metals
have been forced to accept lower
prices for their output and the time
has arrived when they are entitled to
concessions from those from whom
they buy supplies. In fact, they must
have these concessions in order to
continue in profitable operation
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
j. S. SILvER-LEAD CO.
STRIKE OF IMPORTANCE
ALSO REPORT STRIKE ON OLD
IRoNSlDES-EAGLE CREEK
OPERATIONS.

A. Nj. Nash manager OF the United
States Silver-Lead Mining company,
came over yesterday to secure a ma
chine man and expects to return to
the mine on East Eagle creek today
In response to inquiries regarding the
recent strike on the u. s., Mr.. Nash
said that he is now drifting on the
vein and believes that this work will
develop an important ore shoot. The
strike was made after driving a cross
cut $50 feet The vein was penetrated
seven feet most of which is leads sill
yer ore of good milling grade while
next to the footwall there is about a
foot and a half of practically clean
ore of shipping grade. In the upper
tunnel, 1875 feet above, there is a
shoot of ore four feet wide and 40 feet
long, and along the footwall there is
about a foot of ore that assays so per
cent lead and 1917 ounces of silver
The strike in the lower tunnel was
made a considerable distance west of
east to get under it, It is regarded
probable that the drift will show the
ore to be continuous and identical
with the ore above, showing it to be
increasing in length as depth is gain
ed The U. s. company owns seven
claims lying between the Jack Waite
and Columbus This strike has at
tracted much attention, and taken in
connection with other important lead
silver developments in that section,
leads to the conclusion that the Eagle
creek district is destined to become an
important mineral producing section
at no distant date
Strike on Old Iron Sides.
James Boland and Nick Phnpot,
.wo of the chief owners of the Old |
ronsides group of claims joining the
Columbus on the west, are reported to |
nave made an important strike re-
,ently According to the limited in
ormation received, the strike was
made in a crosscut on the opposite (
ide of the creek from the Columbus,
which is also driving a crosscut to the
anne vein and which is exposed in the
ottom of the creek on the Columbus
round The Old Honsides crosscut
hows the vein to be six feet wide, a
lass of quartz and iron and carrying
God values in lead, silver, copper and
old Drifting has started on the vein
nd great depth will be rapidly gain
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
Jumbo.

on Oregon gulch, a tributary of
Eagle creek. the Jumbo group is be-
ing developed this winter by Charles
Johnson and sons. AS described by
Nj Johnson, the vein is a large one
carrying lead and silver. A crosscut
is being run which should cut the vein
in about 400 feet with favorable out
look for finding commercial ore Mr..
johnson was in the city this week and
states that development of the prop
erty will continue all winter.
Blaine & Emmett.
Another Eagle creek property that
will be active during the winter is the
Blaine e Emmett situated about four
miles from Eagle. The work is in
charge Of Merrill Habblethwaite, of
Spokane, a former resident of the
North Side Two or three men will be
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09

At Nalabar, India, monkeys are
taught to work and have actually
made themselves almost indispensable
in the homes Of the wealthy.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
Metal Quotations

Zinc, 6-25@6.35c.
Lead, SC.
Silver, 99L2c.
Copper, 1394@14e.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09
Stockholders

WILLIE FIND MINING NEWS
AND COMPANY NOTICES
or INTEREST TO THEM
IN THE WALLACE MINER
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-12-09

"HE CLOSING down of the Hun
ter mine emphasizes the fact
that a serious condition con-
fronts the nniniDa, cononanias of
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15

Grace Dracy entertained q
company of the young ideas" to
taffy pull Friday night.
Sila Eberly has been sick
from touch of pneumonia but
is somewhat better at this writ.
ing.
Some of the boys from these
parts have returned from around
Kingsdale as there was more
help than work.
Messrs. Berglund. Jap Hill and
Whistle were up to Superior to
The Twin Port Dairy Association
meeting, Monday.
Mr.. Berglund and R. P. Davis
and wives enjoyed the Woodman
and Royal Neighbor's banquet
and installation Tuesday night
in Bruno.
There is to be a picture show
in. Kerrick Saturday night with
a dance afterwards: everyone is
invited. It is not a leap year
dance though as first advertised.
A bob load of young people
went over to John Southerten's
and helped him celebrate his
birthday last Sunday. and in the
evening Miss Alexander and
John returned with the young
people as far as R. P. Davis and
they all spent the evening there.
The Sunday school will give a
necktie social on Wednesday
night, January q. and each lady
is requested to bring two neck
ties. one for her self and one to
be sold. Coffee and lunch will be
served. A program will be given,
The proceeds will be donated to
the Armenian relief.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
clemsnceau's Little joke.

In q little village Of La vandes,
France. there lived q young doctor who
frequently drove into the nearest city.
At the gates Of this city was the Gus
tomary customs officer who Imposed
the lawful duty upon all edibles enter
ing the French town. This doctor.
wishing to take some poultry with him
and wishing to be honest pnd at the
same time not to pay duty. drove into
the city one day In little cart with q
pretty girl on either side Of him. At
the gate the guard asked: Have you
nothing to declare. doctorr Nothing
but two chickens and q rooster" no re-
piled. The customs ofiicer laughingly
allowed him to pass.
Not long ago this same svader Of
customs passed through the gate and
an old retired customs oflhcer said to
him: "Ah. doctor, am glad to see
you back and to know that the rooster
has returned tiger" and Clemenceau
laughed at the memory Of his Snug
Cling.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
EASY MATTER TO ARRANGE
Lots OF Places Where Chiropodist
Could Take q Vacation and Still:
Feet Right At Home.

"Bolshevism can't make this poor
world Of ours q heaven" said Mayor
Cornell Screbier Of Toledo. "Rolshev.
Ism Is = Quack remedy. and the Dol
shevik reminds me Of Blanc.
ITO Blanc, who had q cure for
everything. More remarked that his
overworked brother couldn't be In
duced to take holiday.
Hes terribly run down. said
More. but he won't lay oni-Says he'd
be lost without his profession
Humph! said Blanc. What 10
your brothers profession. may I askr
Chiropoaist.' said More.
Then. said Blanc. the thing 10
easy. Let him take his holiday at the
foot Of . mountain or in the fertile
corn country Of the Middle West. and
for holiday reading let him purchase
The Pilgrims Progress" BY Bun
yam"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
chInsss Fond o. Sea Cucumber.

chInsss Fond 81 Sea Cucumber.
The sea cucumber 10 not q vegetable,
but an echinoderm not distantly ~
lated to the everyday sea urchin. II
IL about six inches long when full
grown. and when prepared for market
goes commonly by the name Of "beche
de mer." The method Of preparation
consists in boiling It. slittins It open.
removing its inside works. drying Il
In the sun. and smoking II for -
hours. It also makes wonderful SOUP
The demand for sea cucumber 40
z table delicacy 10 great In China,
Japan. and other parts Of the far
East. II II rather sedentary in its
habits, moving very slowly and for
short distances. 20 that It 10 easy to
catch. Shadows among coral reefs
are its favorite feeding grounds.
The young Matched from its eggs
are white and transparent, and seek
rocky tcrevices to attach themselves to
roots OF marine plants. At two years
cid the young are mature.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
BRUNO

efOe Vob NObH90OCOt-
Huhy Bribo was in Hinckley
Tuesday.
Mr.. Nielsen of Askov, was in
town Friday.
Mrs. A. J. Shells returned
home Sunday.
Miss Laura Laying was in
Sandstone, Tuesday.
A. NJ. Dougan left for Mason
City, Iowa, Tuesday.
Jap Hill and Austin Whistle
were in Duluth, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bruins
were in Minneapolis Friday.
Mrs. Darling who was very
sick the first of the week is much
better.
Mrs. Ed Fairchild and children
went to Duluth Wednesday to
visit her sisters.
Leslie Darling Of West Con-
cord, came home Monday to
spend a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathes and chill
dren left for Hamilton Iowa,
Tuesday morning to visit rela-
tives.
Mrs. John White and Robert
spent the first of the week in
Sandstone with her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Halvorson.
Mrs. L. O. Lund and Florence
returned to their home in Cana
da last week. They were accom-
panied by her father, Mr.. Saa-
stad. who expects to spend six
weeks there visiting.
The Overland reached Omaha
in the Sunday school contest and
will be entertained Friday eve
ming at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cook. Those who have the Over
land car are as follows: Miss
Yngve. teacher; Ruth Walsh,
Ethel Erickson. Dorothy Gellat-
ly and Anna Rupp, pupils.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
LINKED WITH FAMOUS PAST
Woman Alive To-day Whe Remember
the Death a Napoleon In Cap
tivtty On O. Helena.

Ara Robert Blackwood Of Van
couver. b. c.. 10 one Of the few persons
whose recoilectious are associated
with the last days Of the great Napo-
leon. She II 104 years old and II a.
. visit to her son. william Blackwood.
a Winnipeg
II was born In Inverness shire.
Scotland. In 1910" said Mrs. Black.
wood. my earliest memories are OF
the Highland regiments back from
the Waterloo campaign. When I was
. tiny girl. some Of these veterans
used to take me on their knees and
thrill me with stories Of their herolsm
at Ouatre Bras and IAgny and tell me
how the steadfast courage Of the Scots
0rays saved the day for Wellington
at Waterloo. I remember distinctly
when the news OF Napoleon's death at
st. Helena reached England In 1891
and what excitement the tragic end Of
his wonderful career caused through
out the world"
Mrs. Blackwood has lived In Canada
since 1893. She remembers Winnipeg
when II was frontier post known a
Fort Garry. She made the trip to the
Pacific coast by ox.team when the
prairies were roamed only by Indians
and buffalOes. and only . few Hudson
bay posts marked the long trail. She
returned to Winnipeg recently by tho
Canadian National railway. which fol.
lows much the same route she tra-
versed In early days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
Then Ne Vanished.

0wendoline. the eighteen.year-old
daughter Of the family. had received
splendid present from her young
man, IN engagement ring set with dia-
monds and rubies.
That evening at tea. when the happy
pair were present. the conversation.
naturally enough. turned to jewelry.
and someone remarked that It was
funny to think that We got pearls from
oysters.
Whereupon Gwendoline's horrid lit
tie brother edged towards the door and
remarked loudly:
"Oh, that's not half 70 funny -
getting rings from mugs, II It. Gwenf r
London Answers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
Pleasant Hill

FROM O0r C0ffeoDO0000t-
Lester Hill has been sick with
tonsilitis.
Kenneth Churchill returned
home Tuesday.
Tony Bribo spent Saturday
with Alice Davis.
Mr.. Taylor is hauling wood for
Mr.. Potter and Mr.. Swanson.
Lyle Bates visited the first
part of the week with Willis
Davis.
Frank Bartles has returned
over to Cloverton with his team
to work.
Frank Mach had company of
neighbors in for popcorn Satur-
day evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
PERCY "cAME BACK" STRONG
ereef That There 10 8sms Truth In
Old saying About the Meek
and losiy Worm.

Percy Plimson looked into the beau.
tiful eyes Of his adored one. 1t seemed
as II his whole soul must melt in that
long embrace. a. though his heart. his
feet, his whole being. his ETC.. ETC..
must, etc. etc.
Don't you think Miss Podgey's
hands are beautifully smallr' he asked
his adOred one at length.
A quick. kissing sound cut through
the air. She spike:
swell. Mr.. Plimson. II you can talk
about another girls hfhds at such
moment. l don't believe you love me
any more! You brute-you coward |!
Here Take back your ring! Perhaps
she will accept III"
Plimson's back was up.
mo. no. my dear girl" he muir
INJURED. keep It. She wouldn't un-
derstand. Shed think It was q brace
lett"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
Utterly Alone.

"Ah, Mr.. Yawkey." languIshingly
asked the Widow Kinsabby. have
you ever known what II was to
feel oil aione--to think no one
cared for YOU and no heart beat II
unison with your ownr'
II shore have, Mixxus Kinsabby 7"
replied Hamp Yawkey Of Straddle
Ridge. "Once. when ! was living down
In the swamp country In the southern
part Of the state. took 4 fool no
ton and voted the only Republican
ticket that went into the ballot box
there that lection time. You may
talk .bout folks getting lost in the
cattyc0mba Of Rooshy, or whurever
they are ut, and rambling around till
they went crazy for the sound Of q
friendly voice. hut I'm yur to tell you
that they enjoyed plumb celebration
compared with the solitude expert
soced !"-Kanxas City Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
NickerSOn

TTo1 Ouf CoSSeoUoo0e0t-
Jennie Champagne was in Ker-
rick, Thursday.
Miss Ethel Elmer went to Du-
luth. Wednesday.
Mrs. Marie Wiggen spent
Wednesday in Duluth.
Cash King has been working
at the Jean Du Luth farm.
Miss Annie Wiggen of Duluth
is visiting her parents here.
]. D. Johnson was in Duluth,
Friday, returning the same day.
There was a sleighride party
over from Duquette, Sunday eve
ming.
There was a mass at the Nick
erson town hall Sunday at 10
o'clock.
Mrs. Sadie Gordon is en-
ployed at the Lawrence Casa
don't home.
Mr.. Dye and son are employed
at the Jean Du Luth farm get
ting in ice.
Mrs. Christel Schiesser and
Cecile .Winkler returned to Su-
perior, Sunday.
L. Gordon of Jacksonville, Min
nesota, was at the Jean Du Luth
farm between trains, Monday.
j. R. Mcdonald of Stevens
Point, Wis.,, arrived at the Jean
Du Luth farm Monday in view
of purchasing some Guernsey
heifers.
Mrs. VIM. Becker and Mrs.
Harold Becker were in Duluth
on Wednesday and returned
Thursday morning. Harold and
Dale have gone to the woods.
There was a party at Whit
myre's on Friday evening. 1t
was we'll attended and all had a
splendid time at dancing and
card playing. Light refresh
ments were served.
There will be a pie social at
the Nickerson town hall on
Wednesday night, January 21st,
for the purpose of raising funds
for the Sunday school organ
Ladies please bring pies and all
come and have a good time.
The Friendly Neighbors Club
met with Mrs. Bohlin on Jan. Z
Everyone had a splendid time
The officers elected were: Mrs
Gust Wahlquist, president; Mrs
VIM. LIE May. secretary; Mrs
Champagne, treasurer. The club
will meet with Mrs. Wiggen on
Jan. 21st. Everybody welcome
Come and have a good time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15

Little Robbie was playing school
with his grandma the other day. He
anaw cred the teacher quite intelligent
~ pertaining to some Of the capital
letters Of the alphabet. Grandma
pointed to the capital letter ~" ask
ing him what II was. ''rh0's easy" he
replied. ''thn,'s a siin.siiot.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
The important Pan.

spike says to NE last night" began
Heloise Of the rapid-nre restaurant.
"He says"
"Ps-s-s-st!" interrupted Claudine Of
the same establishment. "What's com.
ing OF. up there In 'front.'"
Jaw. 4 guy pulled q gun on another
guy-talked about killing him for run-
ming around with his wife. or some
thing Of the sort--and the rest q the
gents are trying to hold him TIL the
cop comes. Spike says to me. Honest
T. glory. Kid.' he says. you sure look
sweet t'night!' Just Ike that Kan.
sas City Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
ooed.by. Old pobbio.

Ten years ago the number Of motor
trucks In use was but 1000. To-day
there are between 100000 and 100000
II the number Of motor trucks aug
ments in the next 10 years In the same
ratio as In the past 10 years, there
would be over 22.OOO,O0O motor trucks
In use In the United States by 1929.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
knew Where Ne Came In.

Avery was wearing his new suit
when one at the neighb0rs CHANGED to
call. After admitting It she turned to
Donald. who was busy building block
house on the floor. II suppose you
will b having 4 new suit OF clothes
next" she remarked.
"Huh." grunted Donald. " won't get
any new clothes till Ayery's 0ufgrown
that suit and ma can make It over for
me-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
Duquette

bOuo OOH OOHtSUUOuUC0V-
Mrs. Hedberg went to Duluth,
Saturday.
Annie Anderson went to Du-
luth, Monday.
Cloda Narcotic returned to
her work, Monday.
Albert Belanger was Sand.
stone caller. Tuesday.
Edith Hedberg went to Mime
apolis last Saturday.
Mrs. Peter Broten visited here
between trains, Monday.
John M. Anderson was a bust.
ness caller in Bruno, Tuesday.
Mr.. Lingren of Bruno, was a
business caller here last Friday.
Jim Hogan and Gilbert Nelson
of Kerrick, were Duquette cal.
lers Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
CUTTING the Ratloce.

acknowledgements Is IN I state Of
high Indignation" exclaimed one at-
tendant.
"What has happenedr' inquired the
other.
"When he went to eat some grass
this morning he found profiteer had
been ahead Of him with lawn mower"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15
Expected 4 hiah pixs.

Expected . High Dive.
Then you don't want her adver-
tised ~ q diva"
MAKE It q colorature soprano and
vertised q diva had to refund con-
siderable money to people who were
expecting IN aquatic exhibition"
Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15

Where the "klcks" Come From.
Flatbush-Where In your brother
now?
Bensonhurst--He went West.
"How II he doing out th~rer'
pretty well: but he's got q lot Of
kicks coming"
kicks coming. did you sayT
Eyes. he's growing raisins out in
California"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15

Three eects.
Teacher-HOw many sectS are
there?
Little Boy-Thsee.
Teacher-What are tley3
Little Boy-The male sex, the f.
maie sex and the insects.-London
Ideas.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-01-15

Johnny De Tar-My aunt gave me
some cameis hair underwear for my
birthday. What am going to do with
them?
Ed TOuralik-Gee! You ought ~
be tickled to death.