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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1901
Page
2
A damaged clipping lists subscription rates for the Nelson Miner with daily, monthly, and yearly options by carrier or mail. It mentions a London office and several advertising agents, indicating authorized subscription channels and services.
The article argues Nelson should shift mining profits to local ownership to keep wealth in the community. It notes most mines are owned by outsiders, with profits flowing abroad, and advocates developing and retaining higher quality properties with home capital to benefit residents and local prosperity.
Local observers urge that towns like Nelson grow larger and richer as mining expands. The New York Herald notes influential financiers shifting to mining, citing high dividends and rapid capital multiplication through moderate investments and corporate combines.
Editorial notes in London ponder a continuous ship to ship Marconi wireless line bridging England and the United States. If viable, passengers could stay connected during crossings and ships in distress could summon aid promptly, boosting safety and business. The piece cites punitive actions against Herr Most and Herr Manner in Berlin for seditious or violent content linked to the Buffalo tragedy.
The Freeman's Labor Journal editor visited Nelson and, upon returning to Spokane, published a letter addressed to a Nelson clergyman. The missive questions clerical authority, calling preachers "consummate fools" and criticizing their interactions with working people.
A collection of testimonials touts Asthmalene as a cure for asthma and hay fever with claims of instant relief and no opiates. Letters from Rev O I Wells and others describe long battles with asthma, urging readers to request a free trial bottle and full sized remedy from Dr Tarros Medicine Co.
A dated admonition mocks rival preaching and debunks the idea of separate foods for brain and brawn. It promotes Green's August Blower as a digestive aid and liver stimulant, urging readers to consult Dr G Green remedies at W F F Tootzel & Co and to obtain Green's Special Almanac.
A partial timetable lists arrival and closing times for multiple routes and points in the region. It mentions United States, Crow's Next pointe, Revelstoke, Main Line, West and East routes, Rossland, Boundary Points, Slone Lake Points, Kaalo, Pilot Bay, Kootenay Lake, Pointy Balfour with days Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday and times 4 00 p m through 11 00 a m.
An advertisement touts Backlin's Amnion Salve as the best treatment for piles and bodily emotions, claiming it has cured thousands. Sold by Canada Drug & Book Co for 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed.
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