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Show SOUTH HECLA MINE . CONDITION BETTER Considerable improvement in t he grade of the ore encountered in the youth Hecla mine has been apparent, according to George JT. Watson, general manager. Aside from this no important change has taken place at the mine, which at present is in better condition than for some time. Production during the last quarter has been low, it is .said, because of a lack of shipping facilities. Because of the inability of moving the ore. more exploration ex-ploration work has been carried on than usual. |