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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
2
The Golden Era Publishing Company announces weekly Saturday edition delivery to east and west mail routes and upper country towns. Subscriptions 4210 per year with advance payment required. advertisements and changes due by Thursday noon.
The Liberal slate lists Laurier as Premier and Privy Council President and names ministers for Justice Mowat, Finance Cartwright, Trade Paterson, Public Works July, Agriculture S A Fisher, Railways Davies, Interior Sifton, Postmaster General R W Scott, Secretary of State J I Tarte, Marine Fraser, Militia Borden or Flint, Inland Revenue J W Ellis, Customs Wm Mulock, Solicitor General C A Geoffrion, without portfolios D Mills, and Senator McInnes of British Columbia in the Senate seating. The Speaker of the House will be French speaking, the Senate’s speaker English speaking, with few Liberals in the Senate and Senator Power likely to be offered the Senate Speakership after Scott’s portfolio.
Vancouver reports a flood of English capital into the B C mining field. Five Siwash creek claims in Yale district sold for 100000 to London investors despite rock averaging 8.50 per ton. Rothschild and Barney Burnato spreads mining reports fueling demand.
Official figures show U S beer consumption has tripled over two decades. Current output reaches about 1,000 units, reflecting a massive rise in production and demand across the nation.
The document cites 000,000 gallons annual consumption equating to 14.95 gallons per person, up from 6.83 gallons per head in 1876. It notes per head use rose slightly more than twofold while overall consumption tripled in the period.
London reports an unprecedented money surplus with banks full of idle funds and easy borrowing at low rates. Bank of England deposits exceed nine months earlier totals, and consols and government funds show reduced demand for investments. Public notices and private deposits illustrate a nationwide glut amid scarce profitable outlets.
A young hunter in southern Manitoba followed deer through wooded hills north of the Pembina river. As October sunset lit the snow, he shot a fine elk and, tired and hungry, sheltered overnight to guard his venison. He noted bear tracks and planned a morning shot at the bear. He lit a fire with nearby dry wood.
A hunter camps among poplars, dresses an elk and roasts venison by a fire. A bear visits, steals a glance and triggers a tense chase. The hunter shelters in a pole brush shelter, fires reignite, and the bear retreats after burning its feet, leaving venison untouched.
J W Venable of Downey a pioneer of Los Angeles County endorses Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach trouble and diarrhoea. He has used it for years and recommends it to everyone. For sale by Langley Co Victoria and Vancouver.
A daring bank robbery attempt in Los Angeles targets the First National Bank vault. A tunnel 102 feet long connected from a nearby street and passing beneath three other banks was found as police moved to arrest suspects, with James K. Stephens detained.
Local ad promotes printing services at the Golden Era office. It touts neat artistic work at low prices, appealing to customers needing affordable, quality print jobs.
Arrangements between Canada and British Columbia allow landowners in Kootenay and Yale districts with provincial titles to obtain confirmatory grants from the Dominion Government. Owners listed may apply promptly, submitting title deeds or authenticated copies for examination and release preparation, through Deputy Attorney-General Arthur G. Smith.
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