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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
2
Subscription price list for the Nelson Miner shows daily, monthly, and yearly rates by carrier and mail. It lists weekly rates by half year and by year, with some foreign and advance payment notes, and names Central Press Agency Ltd and Special Agents der & Co as advertising and subscription agents in Spokane.
The Nelson crowd enjoyed a Monday circus described as democratic and enduring, drawing all classes to witness feats of physical perfection. The piece compares modern acts to ancient Rome, highlights high-skill gymnastics, and notes spectators’ appreciation for ultimate human dexterity across sports and performances.
The steamship Islander sank after colliding with a submerged obstacle at 2 30 am. Seventeen minutes passed before the ship vanished, trapping sleepers in staterooms. Of 170 aboard, 128 were saved despite limited lifeboats and liferafts, underscoring both tragedy and swift rescue.
The article details the Hudson's Bay Company and Canada Drug and Book Co. crews' efforts in a disaster aboard the Islander. It notes some passengers cut boat ropes, the need for ready lifeboats and life rafts, and contemplates blame pending official inquiry. It also mentions temperature effects at depth and upcoming Spokane Elks street fair rock drilling contest with prize plans and travel costs.
The Toronto Globe notes a Beers Memorial Fund proposal by W K McNaught following Dr W Geo Beers Montreal physician and lacrosse pioneer death. A $10 000 to $12 000 memorial is suggested to honor his contribution shaping a Canadian lacrosse tradition with two tours to Britain in 1876 and 1882. A fundraising match by every lacrosse club in Canada before season’s end is urged to support the Beers Memorial Fund.
The ad extols Bucklen’s Amica Salve as the best healing remedy for cuts corn bruises ulcers boils and skin eruptions with claims of infallible pile cure. It markets the product at 25 cents a box through Canada Drug & Book Co.
Suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaints, the ad claims over 75 percent of Americans are afflicted and promises relief with August Flower for 75 cents. Two doses are said to relieve symptoms like sour stomach headaches heartburn and low spirits, urging readers to consult a Druggist and obtain Green’s Prize Almanac.
The Fort Steele Prospector notes growing mining interest in South East Kootenay amid hopes for north south railway completion. A Havana study by Chief Surgeon Havard shows mosquitoes can spread yellow fever, and one experiment ended fatally for a Spaniard seeking immunity. The Mining Reporter adds that earth temperatures rise with depth, stabilizing around 100 feet.
A cheerful ad extols Ironbrew as a delightful tonic and argues that disliking Blue Ribbon Tea stems from never tasting its benefit, implying flavor superiority through promotional phrasing.
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