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  IMG_2115.JPG - SOUVENIR MINING SPOON REPUBLIC MILL REPUBLIC WA Sterling silver spoon, 5 5/8 in. long, engraved mining scene in gold washed bowl, bowl marked NEW MILL REPUBLIC WN (WN changed to WA postal code for Washington state), handle features an ornate image of a full figure of a miner holding a gold pan with gold nuggets, bottom of handle features LUCKY STRIKE on a banner, back of handle features the reverse full image of the miner and marked Sterling with Mayer Bros. makers mark, weight 30.2 gms. [According to the USGS, the Republic district in Ferry County Washington has had the most consistent record of large gold production of any district in the state. The story of the district's mines starts in the 1890s. Ore deposits were first recognized in the area as early as 1893, however much of the land was within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation which was off limits to mining. This changed in 1896 when much of the northern part of the reservation was opened to mining by the government. By spring of that year, the settlement of Eureka contained a small number of canvas buildings and around 60 residents. By summer of 1896 a rush was on to Eureka and hundreds of new residents poured into the new camp. In 1897 the town name was changed to Republic and a post office was established. Although there was much excitement and optimism about the Republic mines in the late 1890s, by 1900 reality had set in and the district hit hard times. Most of the mines yielded only low-grade ore, much of which was exhausted after a short time. The biggest challenge the district faced was the lack of transportation infrastructure. As a result of these difficulties, the mines of the district shut down in 1901. However by 1903 the railroad arrived at Republic, solving the transportation issue. Mines were consolidated and ore treatment processes were improved, resulting in steady production of low grade ore for years to come. In 1909 the discovery of substantial amounts of high-grade ore at the Republic mine and of new ore bodies on other properties resulted in a revival of the district; later large-scale production from the Lone Pine and Knob Hill mines sustained activity through 1928. Mining fluctuated from 1928 until after World War II, when the Knob Hill mine emerged as the largest and most consistent producer. In 1960 it was the third most productive lode-gold mine in the United States. Today Republic is still an active town of over 1,000 people with a continuing history of gold mining.]  
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IMG 2115 | SOUVENIR MINING SPOON REPUBLIC MILL REPUBLIC WA Sterling silver spoon, 5 5/8 in. long, engraved mining scene in gold washed bowl, bowl marked NEW MILL REPUBLIC WN (WN changed to WA postal code for Washington state), handle features an ornate image of a full figure of a miner holding a gold pan with gold nuggets, bottom of handle features LUCKY STRIKE on a banner, back of handle features the reverse full image of the miner and marked Sterling with Mayer Bros. makers mark, weight 30.2 gms. [According to the USGS, the Republic district in Ferry County Washington has had the most consistent record of large gold production of any district in the state. The story of the district's mines starts in the 1890s. Ore deposits were first recognized in the area as early as 1893, however much of the land was within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation which was off limits to mining. This changed in 1896 when much of the northern part of the reservation was opened to mining by the government. By spring of that year, the settlement of Eureka contained a small number of canvas buildings and around 60 residents. By summer of 1896 a rush was on to Eureka and hundreds of new residents poured into the new camp. In 1897 the town name was changed to Republic and a post office was established. Although there was much excitement and optimism about the Republic mines in the late 1890s, by 1900 reality had set in and the district hit hard times. Most of the mines yielded only low-grade ore, much of which was exhausted after a short time. The biggest challenge the district faced was the lack of transportation infrastructure. As a result of these difficulties, the mines of the district shut down in 1901. However by 1903 the railroad arrived at Republic, solving the transportation issue. Mines were consolidated and ore treatment processes were improved, resulting in steady production of low grade ore for years to come. In 1909 the discovery of substantial amounts of high-grade ore at the Republic mine and of new ore bodies on other properties resulted in a revival of the district; later large-scale production from the Lone Pine and Knob Hill mines sustained activity through 1928. Mining fluctuated from 1928 until after World War II, when the Knob Hill mine emerged as the largest and most consistent producer. In 1960 it was the third most productive lode-gold mine in the United States. Today Republic is still an active town of over 1,000 people with a continuing history of gold mining.] Download Original Image
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