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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from the Nelson Daily Miner describes the printing and publishing company policies including editor correspondence requirements, pricing for notices of birthsDeaths and marriages such as 40 cents each, and subscription rates for weekly and annual term.
Advertisers warned to submit copy by 4 pm as town faces heavy debts and possible repudiation. The piece critiques municipal extravagance in civic buildings and costly systems, urging restraint though noting Liberal gains in Bagot and East Northumberland. It highlights Kitchener’s London college fund with royal and political support backing Gordon movement.
A Vancouver World column argues for allowing American capital to develop British Columbia resources, noting global patterns of capital flow. It warns a ban would hinder railways and mines, preferring development even if profits return to outsiders, as idle resources yield no local benefit.
During his Winnipeg stay Mr Sifton met with city bankers who discussed appointing a special assessor for Brandon. The move aims to address Brandon’s worsening finances as Ottawa’s authority over local affairs remains unclear.
The passage likens life to a stove fire and urges using the best fuel for clear bright flames. It argues a well nourished body needs top quality fuel to keep life’s fire even and strong.
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