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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
2
The Nelson Miner lists daily and weekly subscription options with various payment terms. London and Spokane offices are noted as authorized agents for advertisements and subscriptions.
The Miner announces no issue tomorrow to allow staff to celebrate Christmas with Nelson residents. They extend wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Miner wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It speaks of the holiday's Christian meaning, charity, and goodwill, noting Santa Claus and the nativity story. It emphasizes faith, moral virtue, and the Sermon on the Mount as guiding teachings.
Advertises Empire Tobacco Co Winnipeg branch offering premiums for Snowshoe tags from chewing tobacco. Tags valid until January 1 1903. Encourages saving tags as gifts and directs readers to request illustrated premium catalogue.
In a fervent rebuke of the current British Columbia government, the piece condemns mining law instability and railway favoritism toward the CPR. It urges a strong, businesslike leader, praising B. V. Bodwell as the decisive reformer to restore confidence and guide the province to better governance.
The freight and treatment rates on silver lead ores are reduced from 3 to 4 dollars per ton, easing profits for mines in the Nelson district. The move offsets lower metal prices and may lift spirits among smelters and owners, stabilizing conditions after a period of hardship.
The article extols Asthmalene as an instant remedy for severe asthma and claims it cures when others fail. It also discusses a bright business outlook for mining districts Slocan and Lardeau, predicting profits after price declines bottom out. Dr King’s New Discovery is praised for consuming coughs and chest ailments, with guarantees and trial bottles offered by Canada Drug and Book Co.
A local tobacconist offers a full line of tobacco jars pouches with monograms cigar cases and pipes, promoted as ideal Xmas presents. Special arrangements for lady purchasers each forenoon. Confectioners toys for children at McDonald's.
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