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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1901
Page
2
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In a sharp critique, Hon Joseph Martin is accused of exploiting time to suppress public outrage over government sins of omission and commission. Premier Dunsmuir and his ministers are blamed for delaying house sessions to extend tenure. The piece questions party defections and implies a political cabal seeking to fix the outcome by delaying jury and vote. It notes A M Smith shifting support and ponders how many opponents may change fronts.
A Paris statue honoring M Monselet, publisher of a weekly culinary paper, provokes surprise. French gastronomy is highly valued with chefs earning princely salaries, reflecting the profession’s dignity. The piece notes Anglo-Saxon cooks often lack understanding and that many preferring other jobs resort to cooking only as a last option.
A late passage warns cooks of brewing tension in the nation over food quality. It cites a Slocan mine strike sparked by a feared chef's vianda and suggests rising discontent could trigger more serious uprisings if cooking deteriorates.
An editorial summary notes Amour of Afghanistan’s pledge to Britain through the Viceroy and a British Russian understanding over Afghanistan. It cites Russia’s failure to place the late Ameer’s younger son on the throne, aiding Britain’s focus on the Boers. Also reports Alaska Treadwell’s 457,802 tons ore at $1.54 per ton with $1.05 costs, yielding 88 cents per ton profit and optimism for Kootenay ore fields.
The Fort Steele Prospector predicts a strong year for the East Kootenay mining division with renewed activity across Bull River Wild Horse Tracy creeks Perry creek and Marysville. New mills compressing plants diamond drills and extensive work are expected as mines long idle reopen and expand profitability.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured facial sores blotches pimples eruptions and fever boils. It lists eruptions ulcers carbuncles felons and other skin problems vanish after use with a 35 cent price at Canada Drug and Book Co. Also promotes Blue Ribbon Tea with a taste claim.
Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation head office Toronto Ontario offers money to loan on straight mortgage to an unidentified borrower. Public notice fragment mentions United Bank of Nova Scotia reference and Baker Be in incomplete text.
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