Northwest history. Mining. Production. 1931-04-16 1932-04-16

Idaho second lead producer. - Yields fourth of nation's output in 1931 -- shoshone's part is 98 per cent of state. - J. Waite's rank high. - Bunker hill first, federal second, Hecla third -- golconda, sherman outgo important. - The production of lead in Idaho, in 1931, decreased from 263,599,300 pounds, valued at $14,542,773.34, in 1930 to 206,443,898 pounds, valued at $8,759,414.58, in 1931 being the lowest production, with the exception of one year, and the lowest in value for more than 30 years.