Wall Paper Woes Hit Homes as Costs Rise
Residents report higher prices for wall paper and shortages across suppliers. Shops warn of tighter supplies and longer waits while households seek affordable options and safer paper choices.
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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
4
Residents report higher prices for wall paper and shortages across suppliers. Shops warn of tighter supplies and longer waits while households seek affordable options and safer paper choices.
Yesterday Judge Feria presided in Nelson as legal appeals and civil motions moved forward. Reports detail railway work by J A G Creelman and ongoing carpentry for Lardy Duncan line, plus operatic rehearsals by the Nelson Operatic Society with plans for Faunt and Il Trovatore performances this October.
A report details a fire or destruction on Vie twam street caused by a telephony mishap and pole damage. The Ladike' Hoseitel Aid society plans a musical at Home on Taeeday to raise funds for the hospital, with a dance and cake prize. Nearby the Neise Opera House features a comedy farce and theatre news amid mining updates in Cariboo and Omineca districts.
Residents and guests noted in Nelson yesterday include Ms Harris of Sandon manager of woe Recomint and Mr Sedieg of the Angelican Church at Rossland. Others visit or return from Ottawa Vancouver and Toronto to various towns including Kaslo Spokane and Rossland with business engagements and social congratulations.
Alderman Paterson reveals a Dundee based printing and publishing firm named Thomson Menara that operates daily morning and evening papers plus three weeklies. The operation maintains offices in London Glasgow and Edinburgh and has a weekly circulation around a thousand copies. The Courier has sent delegations to study the American market and has ties to Argentina.
A long running Morgans Chadwells feud erupts at Big Springs near Tazewell with a noon gunfight killing Tip Chadwell Rush Morgan and two others and wounding others. The quarrel traces back to Christmas at Walnut Mills Virginia and earlier near Hancock. Secrecy surrounds the Ozolgo8z case and Cedgox execution at Albany prison.
Violent storms rage along the French coast, especially Brittany, with many wrecks reported in the Channel. Dunkirk harbor and others are crowded with ships seeking relief as the storm extends to the Mediterranean. Wind and rain cause extensive damage at Belfort and inland areas.
Readers debate whether Blue Ribbon Tea offers quality flavor with bold opinions on its taste. Some say it’s superior while others doubt its value, reflecting divided preferences among tea enthusiasts.
A ten roomed house with corner lot on Stanley Street near Baker Street is offered for immediate sale with furniture included. Terms on part of the purchase money are available.
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