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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
2
The text lists subscription rates for The Nelson Miner and advertising charges. It then discusses a proposed currency reform replacing small bills with fractional currency and checks, outlining an imagined process where checks are deposited and replaced by government issued notes, detailing benefits and revenue implications.
A ten dollar reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of those who stole The Miner from the subscriber’s doors. The notice seeks prompt tips to identify and prosecute the culprits.
A Canadian unit at Dornbalt, led by Lieutenant Carruthers, fought off overwhelming Boer forces with exceptional bravery. Despite sustaining many wounds and few survivors, they refused surrender, earning admiration from enemies and pride for Canada. The piece lauds Canadian independence and self reliance as keys to rapid victory if more troops were commanded.
Pending in Congress is a post check currency bill that would authorize printing of one two and five dollar notes with blank spaces for payee city and state and a two cent postage stamp. When mailed the blanks are completed with the payee, sender signs the back and the note becomes legal tender for transfer.
F Aug Heinze, a pioneer in Kootenays mining and rail ventures, now plans a gigantic copper company to be capitalized at 50 million dollars with 40 million common and 10 million preferred stock. His current mines and smelters in Butte output 35 to 50 million pounds of copper annually as he challenges Amalgamated Copper Co. in a high stakes market contest.
In London as agent general Hon J H Turner attracts wide attention by public lectures and addresses on British Columbia resources. The ex premier uses his long public life to present the province to attract capital and immigrants, with a persona that inspires confidence. Spear's Restaurant offers meals late, next to Vanstone's Drug Store, employing only white labor.
Ladies hosiery features include Hermstorf black cotton and lisle with double heels and toes. Prices are 3 pairs for 50 cents to $1.00 with specials in children's hosiery. Rainy Day Skirts in Oxford Grey Freize and Black Freize from Hudson's Bay style, priced from $6.00 to $6.50. Raglin Rain Proof Goats offered at $14.50 and up.
Full particulars on application for three cottages across the lake opposite Nelson. Houses for rent and sale in all parts of the City.
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