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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Advertising rates at the Similkameen Advertiser include land notices certificated of improvement and other notices. Transient advertisements cost 1 line per inch with S100 for one insertion, plus per additional line. Contract advertisements allow space adjustments with explanations and payment in advance.
A letter by F A Ross analyzes the Lemieux Act and its impact on labor disputes, plus editorial notes from Spokesmen-Review and Vancouver Province. The piece also reports on upcoming mail bids to Hedley, criticizing a postal representative for delays despite established daily stage connections from Keremeos.
A new hall opening on St Valentine’s Day drew a gay gathering with many visitors from outside towns. Invitations were limited, and about ninety carloads attended as the management planned a measured, festive event to showcase the finished venue and its stage facilities.
A grand Koreneos dance night featured refined dancers guided by four skilled knights and an excellent Louis orchestra led by OC A Archer. Mrs Daly and Mrs Ditson WIM provided piano and violin during interludes. Refreshments followed around midnight and dancing continued until 3:30 AM with many local guests praised for a successful, spirit-filled event.
Notice that L Chum A. Spocss, agent for WW. J. Gar Uunt, seeks Crown Grants of Improvements on LON SLOT MAPLE LAP and SELKERK mineral claims in Osoyoos Mining Division. Forty days from date to apply to Mine Counter for certification of improvements. Dated January 14, 1908.
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