Nelson Notes on Streets, Jobs, and Town Life
Nelson street scene reports a new wagon road to the N and F S railway station and an update on local trades. Vancouver freight contacts visit town while Aldous heads East and Neelands plans Scenic views. Silver King workers fear wage cuts as Gilbert Stanley enlarges Baker Street store and Frigid ice cream plans spark chatter. The Lytton trip encounters a sand bar delay and a new C and KS timetable sets inland runs from Robson and Revelstoke.
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Nelson
James Anderson
Vancouver
GP R
Gilbert Stanley
Baker Street
Gib
Lytton
Revelstoke
Robson
Local notes on transport and mining activity in the region
W F Teetzel of Nelson and Frank Jordan from Fire Valley were in town. Lane Gilliam passed through en route to the Big Bend. Nakusp to Spokane passenger fare matches Kaslo to Spokane. A Snowshoe claim operation is formed in Bear Lake, and Calgary Brewing agent appointments are announced. About 100 feet of the C K Ry washed out causing minor delays. CP Telegraphs inspector Wilson visited the local office. Eight more men start on Mountain Chief. rich strike reported in lower tunnel. A small gang clears N B Ry track ahead of construction train. Dominion House and Senate blue books and session papers available at Tau Lencz’s office.
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Nelson
Frank Jordan
Fire Valley
Lane Gilliam
Big Bend
Nakusp
Spokane
Kaslo
Victoria
Bear Lake
N.8. Ry
Dominion House of Dominions
Senate
Tau Lencz
Reopened Hot Springs Hotel in Banff Welcomes Guests
Re opened the Hot Springs Hotel in Banff invites old customers and new guests with satisfaction guaranteed. Rates are stated as reasonable and customer appeal emphasized. 1951.
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Hot Springs
Banff
The Nakusp Sawmill Announces New Machinery and Low Prices
The Nakusp Sawmill has added new machinery and offers rough and dressed lumber and shingles at greatly reduced prices. The notice emphasizes availability and cost savings for buyers.
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AVING
Lumber Price List From Historical Supply Depot
Rough lumber priced at 10 to 17 dollars per thousand board feet with joists and scantling listed up to 24 feet. Flooring and ceiling products priced with T and G and rustic options. Surfaced dressed lumber shown around 13 dollars. A liberal cash discount offered for large orders.
Important Announcement by Eastern Canada Tailoring Agent
An appointed agent for a large wholesale tailoring establishment in Eastern Canada offers to take orders for clothing. Goods guaranteed best quality with a perfect fit or no pay. Samples have just arrived for inspection.
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Aving
Canada
Our List of Goods for sale in Nakusp BC
The notice lists a wide range of merchandise available including hosiery mens furnishings ready made clothing gloves ribbons silks satins cashmeres melton serge cloths carpets blinds cot tons hats and caps house and table linens boots and shoes along with Hungarian flour sugars bacon hams coffees teas spices jams pickles oats biscuits canned vegetables canned fruits dried fruits syrups fancy toilet soaps cigars and tobaccos grindstones and fixtures hand tools and repair items such as saws axes nails screws bolts iron oils paints glass horse shoes and nails cutlery glassware crockery stationery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelson Float
Nelson Aldous
H. G. Neelands
Silver King
Peter Genelle & Co
Ead
Ad Anda
Baker Bros. & CO
B.C
Coursier
Nakusp, B. C
General Merchants
W. Jordan & Co, Nakusp
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