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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1899
Page
2
notices of births deaths and marriages cost fifty cents each. Advertising rates for daily and weekly editions are listed with per inch charges and monthly discounts. Transient and legal notices priced at ten cents for the first line and five cents for each subsequent line. Want ads priced at one cent per word.
In Nelson and Vancouver columns the press debates aligning provincial parties with federal lines. The Province opposes division while The World supports it and The Globe favors keeping parties local. The piece weighs Miner and Martin stances, mining law impacts, and Yukon prospects amid a heated political climate.
A local retailer notes a wide range of toilet articles and accessories carried, including soaps perfumes powders sponges and preparations of established quality. The store emphasizes that no high quality items are left out and that prices are unusually low with a 24 7 prescription department at service.
Property listing notes twelve lots in a Home Addition near Baker Street for sale at a low price. A 12 room house is available for rent nearby, with convenient Baker Street access. Financing offers include an 8 percent loan and fire and life assurance options.
A Victoria Daily Colonist copy is missing at the Miner office for a week. If examined by the Post Office Inspector, many curious connections within the postal service between the coast cities and Nelson could be disclosed.
Property listings announce available choice residential lots and premium business parcels for sale. Includes location notes and potential development opportunities.
Advertisement seeks a reliable sales rep in Nelson and nearby areas to sell hardy fruit trees ornamental trees and shrubs. Over 600 acres under cultivation with varieties suited to British Columbia. Stock guaranteed blemish free and accompanied by government inspection certificate. Write for terms to the address.
Passenger lines listed include Allan Line to Paris and Taunus, Dominion Line to Scotsman and New England routes, Beaver Line on Lake Ontario and Lake Superior, with Vancouver and Taunus connections. Rates, tickets and full information available from depot agent C. P. 1 or GC. city ticket agent Nelson. B. A
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