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The Cascade Record announces subscription reminders with the editor H S Turner and advertising rates. Readers are invited to remit overdue payments marked by a blue square in the subscription box.
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Newspaper
Cascade Record
Location
Cascade, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
4
The Cascade Record announces subscription reminders with the editor H S Turner and advertising rates. Readers are invited to remit overdue payments marked by a blue square in the subscription box.
The article argues the twentieth century begins on January 1 1901 and explains century counting. It cites a London Times editorial from 1799 noting the century ends on January 1 1801 and discusses how 18 centuries equal 1800 years.
The author argues about how centuries and the first year are defined and challenges a reader who claims the present era lacks meaning. They illustrate with a hypothetical born in 1700 living to 1800 and conclude the discussion is foolish, noting support from leading authorities who have weighed in.
The Nelson Tribune reports a provincial bill to shift part of school funding to cities. It classifies cities by attendance into first second and third classes with per capita grants of 10 15 and 20 dollars. Interior cities receive 20 per pupil and gain school lands and buildings from the Crown. The measure signals a broader remodelling of education.
A large labor disruption is described as significant yet not comparable to the famous mining camp strikes. The piece notes the event’s scale and regional impact while hinting at limited broader consequences.
A labor dispute erupts as 7000 artisans participate in a broad strike affecting multiple crafts. Workers join organized actions across clusters, seeking concessions and higher pay. Organizers urge solidarity while authorities monitor developments and possible talks.
The Record argues Cascade offers central location ample and cheap motive power and existing transportation for a Jenckes Sherbrooke branch. It invites all manufacturing interests to investigate Cascade’s inducements amid a heated U S political scene with Hanna and Bryan leading rivals.
In Calcutta a city hall meeting reports over 20000 dollars or 63000 rupees subscribed to the Mansion House fund with Hindus and Mohammedans showing patriotic zeal. Private Lindsay, son of James Lindsay of Bracondale Ontario, was killed near Ladysmith on January 6. He belonged to the First Manchester then at Ladysmith.
Contractor Stewart gathers machinery and implements this week at Greenwood and Bulldog tunnel and sends them to Balfour and Nelson for use on the contract work between those two places.
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