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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
2
An OCR fragment lists subscription rates for the Nelson Miner with daily and weekly options, mentions London and Spokane offices, and includes an advertisement praising trackers trained in detective work used by Lord Kitchener to pursue Boer commandos.
A ten dollar reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of persons who steal The Miner from the subscriber's doors. The notice seeks assistance from readers to identify and prosecute those responsible.
The election of Gorge Riley to the House of Commons fills the Victoria seat vacated by Col. BE Prior, defeating Frank S. Barnard. The win ends a long Conservative streak since Confederation and signals growing Liberal strength led by Mr. Templeman’s Liberal principles. Bodwell, a prominent Liberal, may run for the provincial seat, aided by Riley’s victory and allied forces.
The Fort Steele Prospector notes Wild Horse placers yield about 10 to 20 thousand dollars yearly, with potential for higher future profits with more investment. A Chicago inventor proposes car to car telephone links using a second wire. beet sugar arrives from Austria for Nelson retailers, amid demand in Canada. Mines now yield multiple metals, with price shifts affecting profitability. A new fuel blend claims clean burning with oil and clay. A El Paso rock drilling contest highlights Tarr brothers' victory and near-miss by Chamberlain and Malley, with Canadian troops praised for Strathcona Horse in South Africa.
The government of Manitoba aims to print and issue free textbooks to public schools to reduce costs for parents. Reusing and repairing books across grades will lower aggregate expenses, enabling universal access. The piece urges British Columbia to imitate Manitoba and to pass school-age attendance laws.
The London Globe comments on the call for fifty Canadian trackers, stating that in the northern regions many hardy men would suit the need. The note emphasizes rugged suitability and the broader interest in filling the positions.
A historical advertisement touts Asthmalene as a free trial asthma cure with testimonials from Rev. Wells of Villa Ridge NL and Dr. Morris Wechsler. It asserts no opium morphine chloroform or ether and includes letters from Dr. Tarr Bros and patients praising relief and urging trial bottles sent free upon postage.
Dr J Jameson addresses a London banquet amid his retirement noting that experience shows a man with limited military training can be a capable fighter. He cites Lord Strathcona's Horse and the Boer War as examples of Canadian pluck, where many were killed but none surrendered and Boer forces feared the determined troops.
An old testimonial-style notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claiming it clears eruptions, fever sores boils ulcers carbuncles and other skin conditions. It asserts cure guarantees and lists 25¢ price at Canada Drug and Book Co. It also mentions local shops Wallace-Miller Co overcoats cigars pipes and B B B goods at Thurman’s.
Kenneth L. Burnet as agent for multiple claimants in West Kootenay Nelson District gives sixty days notice to apply for a certificate of improvements for Crown Grant of the Mineral Claim on Wild Horse Creek near Salmon River. Action under section 37 must commence before certificate issuance, dated November 21, 1901.
A plan unfolds at the McDonald’s Confec Bonet store on Baker Street with a Monday opening slated for January 27. Details indicate a local event to mark the launch and attract shoppers.
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