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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1899
Page
2
The fragment shows an old newspaper masthead for the Nelson Daily Miner and Elon Miner Printing Co with D J Beaton as editor. It includes subscription rates by carrier mail and year and a note on correspondence requirements to the editor with sender address.
The text notes another resignation affecting Nelson electors as Mr Hume faces disqualification and a likely by election. It discusses potential candidacy, the cabinet portfolio factor, and the political game ahead while urging calm and focus on policy. It also critiques customs abuse stories and calls for postal reform emphasis in Southern British Columbia.
A Rossland correspondent claims Canada imposes heavy duties on settlers imports, taxing a Sunday suit and shirts at 85 percent. The Empire editor contends the report overstated policy and notes settlers typically receive allowances for clothing. the quoted tale is disputed as possibly misrepresented.
The column mixes editorial praise for ex-Premier Mortimer’s development plans with a critique from the Victoria Colonist on policy success in Kootenay. It also quotes a quip about golf mania, and notes alderman remuneration debates and a Thackeray anecdote from a biographical edition.
Mrs F A Tamblyn and Vernon prepare students in satin glaze and cane work. Lessons cover all branches of latent fancy work. Orders executed promptly at reasonable prices.
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