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September 2, 1887
Wood River Times
Hailey, Blaine County, Alturas County, Idaho
What is this article about?
A major ore strike reported in the Tom Thumb mine in Lava district, with high-grade silver and lead carbonate ore up to 27 feet wide. Owned by Dr. McKay, Brown, and Cederholm of the city; Dr. McKay traveled there despite illness for details.
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THE TOM THUMB,
It is Said to Show 27 Feet of High-Grade Smelting Ore.
A big strike is reported in the Tom Thumb mine, Lava district. The ore is a carbonate, and said to be as free-smelting as was ever seen in Hailey. The first-class goes 190 ounces in silver and 65 per cent. in lead per ton; the second-class goes 125 ounces in silver and 40 per cent. lead. The vein is said to be 27 feet wide.
The mine is owned by Dr. McKay and Messrs. Brown and Cederholm, of this city. When Dr. McKay heard of the strike, a few days ago, he was so excited that he insisted on going there, although very ill. As he was unable to ride horseback, they put a good mattress in a wagon and took him out there. He is expected back in a day or two, when further details of the strike will be obtained.
It is Said to Show 27 Feet of High-Grade Smelting Ore.
A big strike is reported in the Tom Thumb mine, Lava district. The ore is a carbonate, and said to be as free-smelting as was ever seen in Hailey. The first-class goes 190 ounces in silver and 65 per cent. in lead per ton; the second-class goes 125 ounces in silver and 40 per cent. lead. The vein is said to be 27 feet wide.
The mine is owned by Dr. McKay and Messrs. Brown and Cederholm, of this city. When Dr. McKay heard of the strike, a few days ago, he was so excited that he insisted on going there, although very ill. As he was unable to ride horseback, they put a good mattress in a wagon and took him out there. He is expected back in a day or two, when further details of the strike will be obtained.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Tom Thumb Mine
Ore Strike
Silver Lead Ore
Lava District
Hailey Smelting
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Mckay
Messrs. Brown
Messrs. Cederholm
Where did it happen?
Tom Thumb Mine, Lava District
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Mckay
Messrs. Brown
Messrs. Cederholm
Location
Tom Thumb Mine, Lava District
Story Details
Big strike in Tom Thumb mine yields high-grade carbonate ore with up to 190 ounces silver and 65% lead per ton in a 27-foot vein. Owners Dr. McKay, Brown, and Cederholm; ill McKay travels by wagon to inspect site.