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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
4
A community notice lists an extensive show of English and Roman Catholic prayer books, ornaments, rosaries, missals and devotions. The event highlights the new George, Prince of Wales edition of the prayer book and related religious materials.
A jumble of brief items covers business notes from Morley and Laing and J P Wallace, plans for a waterworks shop, a calico ball at Queens hotel, and a patient’s convalescence. The lake level sank, two dead horses near the city wharf vanished, and streets were quiet with fishing and sports activities amid church services.
Advisory note promotes Grape Nuts as a concentrated cereal best consumed in small fixed portions. It urges moderation to avoid overindulgence, claims steady use supports brain nourishment, and notes the product is fully cooked at the factory and ready to eat.
A patient from Nanaimo B C reports near nine years of distress from stomach issues cured by Clarke's Kola Compound after five bottles. The testimonial is attested by Dr K F Phim B and a local druggist Mr Stearman, with sale through J H Vanstone in Nelson BC and associated distributors.
Jackson Mississippi March 28 flood update reports traffic not yet resumed from New Orleans Vicksburg and Meriden with trains halted. Upper country floodwaters push Peril river to within about 100 feet of the old capitol as residents evacuate. No loss of lives reported though many families move to higher ground amid rising danger.
A wary prospect ad promises easy home knitting work with a machine, yarn supplied, and back payment on completion. It touts high weekly earnings, requires signing a contract order form with references, and offers a machine refundable if work is unsatisfactory. It warns no ties to local express offices and stresses mutual confidence and prompt payment.
Silk waists include Gibson and Bedford models in taffeta with cuts, tuck work, pearl or buttons, bishop sleeves, colors blue, pink, cardinal and black. Belts in patent leather, silk, and kid, with embroidery collars and sailor styles. Gowns and accessories priced from $1.26 to $5.00, claim newest London Paris trends.
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