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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for different delivery methods and durations. Mentions pricing by carrier and mail, yearly, foreign and weekly options. Notes London Office contact and authorized agents for advertisements and subscriptions.
Ratepayers will vote on supplemental power from West Kootenay Power & Light with two price plans and a 45 percent gross receipts option. Debates center on cost, city control, and whether to enlarge the municipal plant or accept temporary external power. The issue hinges on securing reliable lighting while protecting municipal assets and profits.
The piece notes Dr. Haanel’s appointment to head the Dominion Bureau of Mines, its plan to publish quarterly mine news, and to produce detailed geological and topographical maps across British Columbia. It mentions coal findings near Kettle River, Granby’s land purchases, and a proposed Palmer Mountain Mines Consolidated with a £10 million bond issue to back the project.
Editorial notes announce a rock drilling carnival in Leadville on October 24 and 25 with prizes totaling 1450 dollars. Organizers promise events, contests, and entertainment for attendees.
An advertisement frames women's priorities around jewels candy and flowers and promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs colds and bronchial ailments claiming it halts consumption early and heals lungs The ad notes availability at W V Teetazel Co and mentions Green's Special Almanac and Blue Ribbon Tin pecans.
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