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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
2
Alexander and Company of 521 First Avenue Spokane Washington are our authorized agents for advertisements and subscriptions and asked to keep this paper on file.
A London store showcases solid leather valises kit bags hand bags English club bags telescope cases and a full range of shapes and styles. The collection emphasizes quality and variety for travelers and professionals.
The piece argues tolls and protection boost domestic industry. It cites prior U S import taxes pushing Canadian firms to open branches and produce locally. It notes a swing in American press toward compromise and urges Canada to protect infant industries with tariffs while considering limited reciprocity in select sectors.
The article touts gooseberries as large as plums and fine peaches raised within half a mile of Nelson, noting sunny slopes and lowlands in Kootenay ready for fruit trees. It argues fruit from frost regions surpasses semi tropical varieties, with Ontario apples peaches and grapes in strong demand and large market potential.
Hudson's Bay Company highlights long distance fruit imports sold at good prices while population growth supports rising demand. Experts expect local orchard investments from 10 to 30 acres to yield independence and larger farms to bring fortunes as Cranbrook hosts the East Kootenay exhibition. The article also notes low railway rates to Cranbrook and mourns the retirement of Professor C Le Neve Foster, a longtime inspector of mines.
The Similkameen country attracts townsite boosters who promise future growth as a railway line is anticipated. Investors expect profits from coal, metals, and farmland, while transport limitations hold back sales until next year’s anticipated rail expansion.
Editorial notes report rapid Fraternal Order of Eagles growth with Grand President Del Cary Smith claiming over 100000 members in five years. Other items mention Fraser River salmon runs clogging canneries and limits to 200 fish per boat. Anna Eva Fay the clairvoyant is cited on Dominion election outcomes with skepticism from the Montreal Transcript.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eczema and skin sores. It claims fast relief from itching and burning, nonscarred healing, fragrance, low cost, and a 25 cent price at Canada Drug & Book Co with a cure guaranteed.
Proven cough remedy Boschee's German Syrup praised by the celebrated German physician D A Boschee. Claimed to cure coughs colds and lung troubles quickly without being experimental. Two million bottles sold annually since 1868 now in every town and village. Three doses said to relieve ordinary coughs priced 75 cents. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
A playful note praises Ironbrew as a delightful tonic and jokes about Blue Ribbon Tea. It references a second hand article and suggests selling it through an advertisement in The Miner want column.
In the matter of the Estate of William Thomas Headles late of Salmo British Columbia deceased intestate creditors and others with claims against the estate must send full particulars addresses and descriptions and the nature of securities if any by August 20 1901 to the undersigned solicitors for the administrator of the estate. After that date the administrator will distribute assets to those entitled having regard only to notices received. Dated Nelson B C July 18 1901 MACDONALD JOHNSON Solicitors for James Lawrence administrator of the estate.
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