Ask the Marshall

In the June issue of True West, there are several photos of the mines and miners of George Hearst (pp. 20-25).  How did those men get paid? Jimmy Spell Sonora, California Hard rock miners worked for wages. It varied but here’s a good example: A 12-hour workday (seven days) paid $2.25, and $1.00 went for room and board. The men working the stamp mill were paid $4 a day. The Comstock Lode in Nevada had the reputation of providing the best working conditions for miners. They were paid a guar