Show MINING OUTLOOK BETTER THE REPORTS of the U S geological survey tor for the first halt of 0 1922 covering utah montana alontaga Alon tana idaho arizona nevada and california show that metal mining in all these states is experiencing a decided revival atter after a year or more of stagnation such as the industry hap ha liever lever before experienced perien ced metal prices are increasing gradually freight rates have been reduced and labor conditions are goo good 1 the pittman act has helped s save ay silver mining during this critical period and generally reduced cost of operating slid and price of materials is s aiding in the resumption of gold mining increased use of copper by our own people is the surest way ot of helping put this greatest of our western metals on Ms its feet feel the outlook tor for lead and zinc Is also most favorable summarizing mining Te reports ports the west can feel thankful that its metal industry is again returning return lug to normal conditions with a minimum of government and interference with private industry and a reduction in taxation burdens burden mining stands a chance of again employing its tens 0 of thousands of workmen at good wages the manufacturer |