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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
2
The Nelson Daily Miner printing and publishing house lists contact rules for letters to the editor and outlines subscription and advertising rates. It notes editor D J Beaton as managing director and editor in chief and provides city and rate structure details.
TO ADVERTISERS. Copy for changes of advertisement must be in the OM e by 4 o clock p.m. 10 Insure change.
A year end overview highlights Hall Mines shipping over 100 tons daily and adding electricity powered machinery. The Last Chance and Athabasca ventures push major development, with a 10 stamp mill, tramway, and strong ore outlook. Other sites like Exchequer California group Juno Forty Nine Eagle Rover creeks and Fern Mine show continued dividends and expanding work toward stamp mills.
Readers learn of heavy mining activity around Nelson with the Dewdney Syndicate planning a cyanide plant, Porto Rico, Ymir, Dundee, Mollie Gibson, and Six Mile creek mines expanding operations. Officials report ample ore, rising mill capacity, and expected dividends as new stamp mills go in. Also noted is Canada’s postage reform enabling two cent letters to many imperial regions, with Kaslo still at three cents.
In a discussion on city growth, a speaker argues for standardized street numbers to improve location clarity. Referencing past business names and vacant lots, the note stresses that residents should no longer rely on outdated descriptors like next to Smith’s or premises vacated by Jones Robinson and Co. to convey address.
Lost undressed marten skin. Pinder offers reward for return to Tl Murray Thomson Stationery Co. store.
A brief note lists a promise of broad options and varied choices for customers seeking a fitting selection. No specific names, places, or dates are provided.
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