Show THE YELLOW PINE the goodsprings Good springs nevada gazette in its review 0 of operations there in 1018 1918 has the following to say of the yellow pine mining company morris P kirk general manager during the first eight months milling was discontinued and crude ore only was shipped this was due to a favorable contract for the shipment of mixed ores many improvements were made at the mine to facilitate cili tate the work of sorting the ore which of course needed to be more carefully done when shipping crude ore A decline in the demand for mixed ores and greater silver values in the ore decided the management on the advisability of again milling the ore accordingly the mill was thoroughly overhauled and renovated and some ome s minor improvements prove ments in the process made which resulted in large savings A horsepower type Y fairbanks morse engine was purchased and since its installation has proved a marvel of efficiency and power no longer do engine troubles shut down the plant for half a day at a time and there is sufficient power for every emergency developments at the mine have been of a most encouraging character in every direction the ore bodies are proving bigger and richer than ever and a visit underground is an eye opener to any skeptic who doubts that this district has great possibilities financially the company is conceded to be one of the soundest in the state dividends amount amounting Dg to or 30 cents per share were disbursed and the company also owns worth of liberty bonds A severe loss was sustained by the company in the death of fred A hale jr but morris P kirk the new general manager is taking hold of affairs in a manner that speaks well for the continued prosperity of the company |