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December 1, 1922
East Oregonian : E.O
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Years ago named Poverty Creek for its barrenness, a site in New Mexico now features a gold ore mill and nearby mine, revitalizing the Black Range mining area despite 100-mile hauls for supplies, as noted by W. D. Riley.
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GOLD BRINGS RICHES.
NEW MEXICO, Dec. 1.--(A. P.)--- Years ago somebody named it Poverty Creek, but now a mill has been built on its banks for treating gold ore.
"It looked like mighty poor country a few years ago," remarked W. D. Riley, who is interested in the mill, "and Poverty Creek was a good name but now a gold mine is being operated nearby.
"Mining in the Black Range is picking up.
"The greatest difficulty in operating a mine in this section of the country is the distance from a railroad. Oil and provisions have to be hauled 100 miles. A number of very rich veins are being worked."
NEW MEXICO, Dec. 1.--(A. P.)--- Years ago somebody named it Poverty Creek, but now a mill has been built on its banks for treating gold ore.
"It looked like mighty poor country a few years ago," remarked W. D. Riley, who is interested in the mill, "and Poverty Creek was a good name but now a gold mine is being operated nearby.
"Mining in the Black Range is picking up.
"The greatest difficulty in operating a mine in this section of the country is the distance from a railroad. Oil and provisions have to be hauled 100 miles. A number of very rich veins are being worked."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gold Mining
Poverty Creek
Black Range
Ore Mill
New Mexico Mining
What entities or persons were involved?
W. D. Riley
Where did it happen?
Poverty Creek, New Mexico; Black Range
Story Details
Key Persons
W. D. Riley
Location
Poverty Creek, New Mexico; Black Range
Event Date
A Few Years Ago
Story Details
Poverty Creek in New Mexico, once considered poor country, now has a gold ore mill built on its banks and a nearby gold mine operating, with mining activity picking up in the Black Range despite challenges from distance to railroads.