Life in the Arctic Polar Night and Daylight Contrast
A. Cook M D notes Arctic life during Peary expeditions on Greenland's northwest coast. He describes long summer days and winter nights, environmental effects on wildlife and indigenous people, and the human experience of sleeping on snow, surviving frost, and adapting to extreme light changes. He emphasizes not temperature but darkness, food scarcity, and intense daylight as explorers' core challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Greenland
North Pole
Arctic Circle
Arctic
I A. Cook
A Decided Gain and a Street Introduction
A playful exchange shows Bagley claiming a delightful time and a gain of 180 pounds while Hobson doubts the figure. Bagley then hints at an oncoming public introduction as Harlem Life prepares to roll down the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Bagley
Harlem
Mining Stock Quotations and Transfers Report
A compact report lists mining stock quotations from Nelson to Slocan and includes transfers, sheriff sales, and shipments. It notes rising Exchequer stock, Comstock and Galeni property actions, and local price moves for Evening Star Deer Park Iron Horse War Eagle and related issues along with Silverton ore shipments and market activity in Rossland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson, Slocan and Ainsworth
American Boy
Athabasca
Arlington Dundee Dardane
Exchequer Fern G. M. Co
Htall Mines
Nelson-Poorman
Kaslo Montezuma
Noble Five
Rambler
Slocan Star
Two Friends Wonderful
Washington
Trail Crank Deer Park
Enterprise Eureka Coast
Rossland Homestake
Rossland Red Mountain Silverine
Silver Bell
St. Elmo
Virginia
Victory
West le Roi Joss
Alpha Bell
Cariboo
Waterloo
Camp Mck
Rossland
London
Evening Star
Deer Park
Iron Horse
Iron Mask
Jumbo
Monte Cristo
Abe Lincoln
War Eagle
Republic
Jim Blaine
Dora
Lone Pine
Bodie
Liberty
Butte & Boston
Slocan
Franklin National Bank to Liquidate March First
New York January 28 The Franklin National Bank may enter voluntary liquidation about March 1. Director James says the bank is not insolvent but too small to profitably compete with nearby banks. He notes the bank is in good financial condition and that the move was anticipated in local banking circles. Ellis H. Roberts, former treasurer of the United States, was president until his Washington appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin National Bank
James
Franklin Bank
Ellis H. Roberts
United Sates
Washington
Unimpeachable Miles testimony used against U S canned meats
Berlin reports on General Miles testimony cited as efficient material in the United States canned meats dispute. The German press and various correspondents, including observers in Vancouver and Spokane, compile remarks and weather data, noting dates and barometer readings across late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Miles
Washington
United States
Colonge Populi Zeitung
Masquerade Carnival at Crystal Skating Rink
On Wednesday evening February 1 a Masquerade Carnival will be held at the Crystal Skating Rink with prizes for Lady and Gentleman fancy costumes and the Most Original Comic. The Lady’s prize is a Sterling Silver Fern valued at $20, the Gentleman’s prize a Sterling Silver Shaving Set, and the Most Original Comic receives a Bronze Setter figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Skating Rink
Train Arrivals From Main Lines via Slocan Lake Route
The 8 30 p m train reaches the O P R station from main lines via Slocan Lake route daily and the 10 30 p m train arrives from Rossland Trail Robson and other points daily at the O P R station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocan Lake
Spokane
Rossland
Moyie
Bena Lid
Robson
Trail
Main
Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. G. McCulloch
Nelson, B. C
P.O
Kasle
A. O. Moors
Fred Coyle
Climax
J M. Martin
John Bell
Bell
P. A. Paulson
Harvey M. Paulson
Iron Hand
D Peters
D. McBeath
I. W. Stainwitz
L. J. Conkey
J. G. McLean
Chas, Sampson
F. P. Sherwood
Peoria
Luke Swetzer
Lucky Jim Gulch
New Denver
Joe
Silverton
Wakefield
Vancouver
Comstock
Galeni Mines Ltd
A. H. Kelly
The
Exchequer
Toronto
Rambler Cariboo
Queens
J. Feldman
Colin O. Brown
O. E. Maurafield
Richford
T. BK. Fulton
W. G. Clark
George McPhee
W. J. Thompson
Hume
John Dromgole
M. Wharton
T. B. Hill
James Jameson
Nakus
M.P. Thompson
P. A. McPhee
Kaslo
Horace W. Bucke
A. H. Holdich
W.west & CO
General Teamsters
B. O. Ol
Standard Oil Co
Baker & Hall Sts
H. 8. Howland
T. R. Merritt
Wm. Ramsay
Hugh Ryan
Robi Jaffray
T. Sutherland Stayner
Elias Rogers
D. R. Wilkie
E. Hay
Ontario
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Winnirka
Man
Portage LA Prairie
Brandon
J. M. Lay
S. J. Mighton
Aberdeen Block
Patenaude
Geo. Holbrook
M. DesBrisay
W. H. R. Miner
Gamble & O'Reilly Genta
Columbia Permanent Loan and Savings Company
J. A. Gilker, P. D. Store
Kirkpatrick & Wilson Groceries and Crockery
London & British Columbia Goldfields. Limited
England
P. O
B.C
J. Roderick Robertson
S. S. Fower
E. M
Nelson, B.C
Lethbridge
Frank Fletcher
Kootenay and
Baker Streets
W. P. Tierney
P. Burns & CO
Sandon
Three Forks
Slocan City
C.D. J. Christie
Vernon St
Baker Street
Kokanee
International
Angerona
Red Star
Hercules
Surprise
Kootenay Lake
Buyin Reco Mining and Milling Company, Limited
L. H. Hauk
L. Peterson
S. T. Arthur
F. T. Kelly
York County Loan & Savings Co
Joseph Phillips
A. T. Hunte
Vicn-Pron
W. Robin
K. Burt
F. Broadhurst
Kootenays
B. C
Spokane Falls
Northern
R’y
Nelson & Fort
Sheppard R’y
Red Mountain R’y
Kettle River
Marcus
Stagaly
O. G. Dixon
G. P
T.A
Spokane Wash
G. K
Tackabury
L’t’d
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