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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17
Development Campaign On Oat-
 man Eastern To Be Started Soon

opment we'll laid out. Its main veins
 like those of the Oatman Combination, lie well under the escarpment of the main range, where big rhyolite plugs show to best advantage and where the possibilities of ore deposition are as good as in any other part of the large district. The country here, like that further west, is chloritic and cut and Assured with veins of potential size. These veins have been entered in many places and values have been found that whil not sufficient for milling, are such that would lead those familiar with ore deposition in the district to proceed further with development. It is in an area such as this that import ant veins are picked up, It is in this class of territory that the famous Camp Bird mine, of Colorado, was
 eventually developed and made the wonderful property of the Centennial state, and it is we'll directed develop ment that is sure to make of the many
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

thought little of unless it was capable of sending to mill or shelter at least 100000 tons of ore yearly, and some of the large mines of the United States send to mill from 5000 to 5000 daily, or at the rate of three or four million tons yearly, At this rate these great old mines would be depict ed inside of two years. And the usual life of gold mine is 10 years, which shows that the Oatman mines have longer tenure than those usually found elsewhere.
 The Tonopahs were worked in a rather large way, but they are as strongly in the productive class as they were several years ago, although it's companion camp of Goldfield is fast passing into the discard. Each has fulfilled it's mission, although Tonopah will be heard from for many years yet to come. It is the getting
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

recently purchased for a cash and stock consideration of approximately $50,000; of this sum $20,000 was cash in hand. The fact is cited as being in dicative of the value of the ground in the vicinity of the Oatman Hilltop and Little Jim. As at the Hilltop, the Little Jim is soon to be prospected by diamond drills.
 A like campaign will soon be in force on the San Francisco group, re- gently taken over by w. K. Ridenour, w. Bemis Phelps and other we'll known mine operators at Oatman. The work will be in charge of Mr. Phelps, who is general superintendent of the bon anza Tom Reed mine at Oatman. Ridenour is general manager of the United American mine, which recently came into prominence as a producer of high grade ore, and is director of the rich United Eastern mine, which for number of years has paid divi-
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

Carrying the big dikes and the large vein outcrops of what is believ- ed to be the Tom Reed and Oatman United vein systems, is the Oatman Eastern property, situated to the north and east of the United Ameri- can, the Telluride and Argo mines, and in a wonderful situation for de velopment. This territory is situat- ed in plain view of Oatman and at an elevation high above that wonderful town, which has been built upon it's gold production. It is properties of the potentialities of this that have finally come to be depended upon for lengthening the life of mining camps. It is usual to start a rush to new camp by the finding of rich pockets, and the subsequent development of potential ore bodies. At Leadville, Colorado, the finding of placer in the river beds and canyons brought in a rush of people never before experi- enced in a mining rush. Then there
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

take into consideration the returns from each. Mining stands at the head of the list, and were it not for the fact that considerable wildcatting is done in mining the loss from that source would be infinitesimal. It is not all people who can or should con- duct mining operations, but with prop CT treasury, real fellow in charge and a promising mining prospect the chances are more than equal that a winner will be brought in. The fact that man is a good fellow and a bright business man does not qualify him as a mine operator, no more than man who develops electric juice could qualify in an emergency as a telegraph operator.
 Oatman has broad field for the entry of men who wish to mine for profit, It has great veins that have
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

ing this generation.
 During the war days Oatman main tained its production, although hard hit by the costs of labor and every other high price that could be imposed upon the mining of gold. And the Oatman of the war days is keeping steadily on with development and pro- duction, not setting back and sulking because prices are still high and the days of "normalcy" are in the still dim distance. And the productive mines are not waiting a better day for development, but are making every effort to get into the money that comes from development well done and production that pays its way.
 Among the large things that awaits the developing hand on a large scale is the Oatman Eastern. Its veins are large and it has every evidence of ore production with campaign of devel-
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

not been developed, and it has possibil- ities so important that mining men are vending their way from the far re- gions of the globe to get in on the good things. No man should be at tracted by the Anteguas of Mexico from this promising field, because the developed mines have produced the goods and are still in the productive stage. The investment of dollars here will some day bring interests so large that the poor man will be raised from penury to wealth over night.
 In looking over the field for prom ising projects, where development could be carried on with the view of bringing in a mine whose life would be long and produce abundantly, James F. Moss selected this locality close up under the escarpment of this wonderful range, contiguous to the big things that have attracted the at tention of the world in this direction, and is planning to start a campaign of development that will speedily bring to light any of the good things that Mother Earth has in store for him. He has associated with him men who mine for profit, and whose one desire, is to present the company shareholders with a potential produc- CT. This work is soon to be under way and knowing Jim Moss we feel that he will make every effort to carry through the development that is sure to make a mine out of prospect, James Moss has been one of the most consistent pluggers for Oatman, and his belief in it's future is just as pro nounced as it was several years ago, and he expects to make every effort to put the Oatman Eastern into the lime light.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

was opened the sheared zone, with its
 wonderful production of lead carbon ates, and finally came the lode min
 ing that made the camp and carried it's life long past the span of life al
 lotted to mining in any of the great camps of the world. It was in the early seventies of the last century that Leadville was first found, and Leadville today is still on the map. Of course, there are some of the old mines in Spain, the Andes, Mexico and on the Continent of Europe that are producing, but it will be brought to mind that in this day mine will have to be in position to output an enor- nous amount of ore to even get pass ing notice, and that the Anteguas were worked over chicken ladders" and the production was limited to this crude way of mining, only a few thousand tons being taken out every year. Today a normal mine would be
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

at Battle Mountain, Nevada, venture which yielded several million dollars worth of high grade gold ore. The Oatman Hilltop was named by Dudley in honor of the successful Battle Mountain investment; and the pros poets favor it's development into as financially successful mine. Dudley will devote to the development of the Oatman Hilltop a mining experience dating from the early days of Gold field and Manhattan, Nevada. He considers the property one of the most promising he has ever taken over, and is firmly convinced that the diamond drills will bear out his opinion.
 The property was chosen by him from a number submitted for approval, and is considered to be one of the choicest pieces of mining acerage in the camp. It is we'll located in rela- tion to the north ore channel, often re- ferred to as the Oatman United ore
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17
0atman Hilltop Gold Mines, Inc.
 Will Diamond Drill at Depth
 Under Management M. B. Dudley

channel, and is in line for shoots of high grade ore similar to those tested by diamond drills on Oatman United ground. The significance of this statement is better understood when it is stated that the diamond drills on the Oatman United at one point open ed ore having an average value of $85.00 gold ton across width of 36 feet, and at another point opened ore having an average value of $12.0O gold ton, across width of 70 feet.
 The Oatman Hilltop estate lies to the east and north of the Little Jim and directly to the north of the San Francisco group. The Little Jim was
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

younger than it is now; when John Barleycorn was in the game, and there warn't no eighteenth amendment and a man could quench his thirst.
 He made the last stand with the Old Guard at Rawhide in 1908, and attended the Old Home Week the Des- ert Brotherhood staged at Divide in 1919. He has followed 'em all; dal- lied with the high-ball and heard the owl.
 The rush to Oatman in 1915 found Lou on the job with megaphone to his mouth announcing the arrival of hundreds of desert men he had known in other camps. His trading post there-a blackboard in front of John Sheffleld's cigar store-was feature of the camp. In machinery, Lou dealt in everything from watches to hoist ing plants, and in motive power in everything ranging from burros to tin lizzies.
 And now he is again in Oatman- the same old Lou, with the same old megaphone, or one very much like it paging the gang on the main street, dealing in a nondescript assortment of mining camp necessities at the old trading post stand, and turning many an honest dollar with his old time facility.
 "More power to you", say the old timers, as they alight from the in coming auto-stages and shake Lou's hand
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

San Francisco and other California capital is back of the diamond drill campaign planned for testing ore values at depth on the property of the Oatman Hilltop Gold Mines, Inc, one of several mining ventures at Oatman controlled by M. B. Dudley of King man and associates. Dudley has in fluential connections on the Pacific coast and at eastern points, and there fore, had no difficulty in financing the project. In former years he mined successfully in Nevada and made large profits for his following.
 This was particularly true during his connection with the Hilltop Mine,
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

dends in excess of sixty cents per share per year. Their connection with the San Francisco may therefore be considered as indicatory of it's value.
 The campaign to be inauguarated on the Oatman Hilltop provides for the testing of the ore bodies at depth with diamond drills, and ultimately the sinking of deep shaft with a view to opening such ore bodies, and placing the mine on a production basis. This plan is identical with the one in force at the Oatman United property and at other points along the strike of the Oatman United ore channel. The suc- cess predicted for the venture is based
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

upon the very satisfactory results be- ing obtained by the diamond drills in the Oatman United workings.
 The Oatman Hilltop, like Dudley's other venture, the Oatman Apex, has been financed in San Francisco and the stock will soon be listed on the San Francisco and the Los Angeles Exchanges. The brokers in charge of the issue are prominent in mine in vestment circles and have influential New York and middle west connec- ,tions. The stock is to be made an ac- tive trader not alone in San Francisco and Los Angeles, but on the New York Curb as well. The investment brok- CTS who have Oatman Hilltop stock in charge are confident that the location of the property and it's potentialities as an ore yielder will make it favor ite with investors in mining shares.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

good things in Oatman wonderfully productive mines. Oatman has an area of undeveloped resources second to none in the world, and there is a prospect that with the present cam paign we'll in hand so many of these promising prospects will be brought into important production. Invest ment in mining properties is just as important to the business world and just as staple as investments in other securities, given the same opportun- ity, and the results are not even in touch with each other. The failures in mining are so much less than in any other industry that there is not the least comparison. If you invest dol lar in mining, you stand almost an even break to make a winning, while your investment in other industrials gives you about one chance in 82. Even the banking industry does not become as inviting as mining when you
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17
A new type of examination for col

A new type of examination for col lege students is being tried out at Columbia University. Instead of few questions on the high spots of the course, the new examination. con- sists of number of statements con- corning matters previously gone over, some of which are false and others true. The student makes a plus sign next to those he considers true and a minus mark beside the false. This affords no chance for the buffer to exercise his art, as two-thirds of the examination consists of the new meth cd.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

nances to carry the early work through, but before cent was raised on sales of shares the company was on it's feet and producing, this production being without a cent in it's treasury. And the Silver King paid millions in dividends.
 Oatman mines need support of her infant industries, and that support, being placed in good hands will bring returns of a thousand fold. Mines are the backbone of the nation, in fact the whole carcass. It furnishes the stability of our business; it furnishes the credit of the nation; it furnishes the tonnage of the railroads; it makes possible the operation of the great lumber mills, and in fact it is the blood and the bone of every industry throughout the world. It has reason for widespread maintenance, because if allowed to lie dormant there will be no return to normal conditions dur
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

Pocket telephones of the wireless variety will be part of the equipment of every policeman in Chicago soon. It will then be possible for policemen to be in communication with head quarters at any moment without the necessity of reporting in at the pa. trol boxes, as at present.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

Approximately 150,OOO,OOO pounds of beef was produced on the ranges of national forests in the inter-mountain region during 1921.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-03-17

If public official of England gives out, without proper authorization, in formation obtained in the course of his official duties, or utilizes it for private purposes, he becomes liable to criminal prosecution.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20
FIVE GOOD BUYS:

Standard upright pianos. golden
oak, $1S5; Camp 4 Co., upright pi-
ano. mahogany. $3.50; Owen F.
Turtle. upright piano. golden oak.
$145; Haines & Co., upright piano.
mahogany case, $3.50; Wellington
upright piano, dark mahogany.
s145. Terms as low as $500 per
month. Ask for MIR. Shannon.
! Griggs Piano Co., 121 e. Second
street, Davenport. Phone Dav. 1zl.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-04
Discounting the Count

Count used to be charge of count OF 800 persons TO uhon
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transpoyters
the limits for most distribution problems those
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introduced
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Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-04

Ordinance No. 239 establishing the
grades along Brighton and Vine streets
was passed it's second reading.
Ordinance No. 237 establishing a
curb line along Brighton avenue, Tenth,
and Twelfth streets was passed its
second reading.
City License Ordinance
Ordinance No. 236 amending ordin-
ance No. 235 was passed its second
reading. Ordinance No. go fixes and
imposes q license tax on peddlers OF
fruit and vegetables within the city
and the new ordinance makes certain
changes so as to make the tax. less
burdensomo upon the producers of veg
ctablcs and fruit within the county
who may wish to dispose the same with
in tho city. The new ordinance fosters
the public market plan.
Tho city attorney called attention to
the suit of Nina B. Aitken against the
city of El Centro and certain property
owners restraining them from inter
fering with an irrigation ditch running
north and crossing Cedar street within
the city limits. The city attorney was
instructed to. arrive at an equitable ad-
iustment of the matter with the plain
tiff
City Appointees Named
The board then took up the appoint
mcnt of officers to have in charge the
administrative details of city affairs.
For the office of city clerk there were
three applicants, G. +. Mooseau, Minor
Sweeney and John S. Loofbourow. Mr..
LoofbourOw was unanimously elected
and will assume office on May II.
FL. Gianola was unanimously elect.
ed city treasurer, there being no other
applicant.
j. s. Larew and ID. G.Whitelaw were
applicants for the office of city attor-
ney. Mr.. Larew was unanimously
elected. -,
ID. j. Matlock was unanimously elect.
cd chief of police, there being DO other
applicant for the place.
Harry OFT was elected superintend-
ent of the water department, parks
and sewers, this appointment, like the
others being by unanimous consent.
| f. c. Dyer was unanimously elected
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-04

The number 13 is never used by the
Italians in making up their lotteries.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-04

to half dozen jobs, city engineer,
deputy health officer, building inspect
or, plumbing inspector, electric wiring
inspector, etc, etc.
Up to Date Accounting
Trustee Anderson brought up the
question Of installing an up-todate sys-
tenn Of accounting for the city, and the
finance commissioner, Trustee Lavayea,
was instructed to take immediate meas.
ures to make the suggestion effective.
Mr.. Lavayea already had the matter
under way and an endeavor will be
made to start off the new administers
tion with real system, Clerk Van
Way agreeing to assist the new clerk,
Mr.. Loofbourow, until the new bookr
are opened.
Informal discussion were had with
respect to the paving projects in the
north part of the city wKere protests
have been filed. 1t was indicated that
an effort will be made to conform to
the wishes of the property owners and
| not to place paving assessments against
| property which cannot carry them.
Mayor Fawcett brought up the ques
tion of doing away with the Eighth
| street ditch so as to open up the blind
| streets now running into it and remov
ing an unsightly feature of the city
Practical suggestions were furnished
| by the other trustees and it is probable
that some equitable plan for accom-
| plishing this desired consumation' will
be Forthcoming at an early date. Ad
| journment was taken for one week.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-04
FL CENTRIC DEALERS
STRIVE TO MERIT
HOME TRADE

In keeping with the spirit of progress
and efficiency shown in other lines OF
industry FL Centre is fortunate in hav-
ing group of stores and markets which
are being conducted in a manner that
would do credit to much larger enter
prises, and at the head of which are
men interested not only in making a
successful living, but in doing their
share to make the community better
place to live in, and make it an in
viting place for others to seek for
their homes.
Time was when grocery and market
men were looked upon as something OF
a necessary evil, and the public was
prone to be on guard in dealing with
them. The butcher was supposed to
include the weight Of his hand in fill
ing meat order, goods ordered by tel
ephone were late in delivery, "short
in quantity or inferior in quality, and
the object of the dealer seemed to be
to get the money and let it go at that, -
as the tradition ran.
Today the marketman is following
the footsteps of modern enterprise and
sells not only meats groceries, vege-
tables, ETC., but also sells service, con-
duets his business in courteous and
efficient manner and considers a salts
fled customer the best possible asset
that he can have This is particularly
true of the marketmen in Ell Centro.
Some conduct their business on the cash
and carry plan others make deliveries,
but all are on the alert to see that the
customer gets what he wants, and that
he is satisfied, no matter the manner
in which he does his purchasing
The Ell Centre markets carry as com
plete lines as stores in larger cities, and
have the advantage of those stores in
the fact that practically all their veg
etables are homegrown, fresh and in
good condition, and their meats and
groceries are equal in. quality and
price to those of the city stores. To
day the markets report an increasing
demand for local Strawberries and as
paragus, both of which surpass any that
are raised elsewhere. The local straw
berry particularly is both larger and
sweeter than those brought in from
the outside, most of which are raised
in hothOuses. The asparagus is larger
and less stringy, and excels outside
asparagus in flavor. Other vegetables
are increasing in demand, and dealers
say this demand will continue to in
crease through the summer months, for
the most of the folks who stay in the
valley during the summer eat less meat
and more vegetables than in other
months
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-04
AVERAGE LIFE NOW
FOUR YEARS LONGER

CHICAGO, May 4.-Here is cheery
news for the unfortunates who have
been standing on the brink of happy
hunting grounds.
We are to have an extra four years
Of life. Science has fixed things by
eliminating or reducing the toll of vari-
Gus diseases The health standard has
been so raised that the average man
and woman in civilized community
will live four years. longer than the
lifetime period of ten years ago; four
years that had been unexpected AIS
golden days pilfered from the bearded
old gentleman with the scythe.
Deaths from typhoid and diptheria,
once considered plaques, are reduced
to dull statistical reports and in ten
years deaths from these diseases, the
medical experts declared, will almost
disappear.