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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented reading lists subscription rates for Nelson Daily Miner and Nelson Weekly Miner. Includes publisher Minor Printing & Publishing Co and editor J Beaton with carrier and mail pricing, both domestic and foreign, plus in advance terms.
The Kaslo Board of Trade urges the Government of British Columbia to strengthen laws and enforcement to prevent forest fires. It cites waste from carelessness, including camp and prospecting fires, and calls for earnest action to preserve timber wealth for future generations. The memorial to the Minister of Lands and Works signals the board’s public-spirited effort and hopes it yields results.
The Kaslo Board of Trade presses a dispute with the Minister of Marine in Ottawa over naval inspection rules. Last July Kaslo boats were ordered to report at Nelson for inspection, and the board argues it is easier for the inspector to come to Kaslo.
The argument favors Sir Louis Davies sending an inspector to Kaslo to spare boat owners twenty to forty dollars per trip rather than waiting for officials in Nelson. The piece mocks Mr. Macpherson and discusses press reports and the year 1900 versus 1901 and confusing two zeros in post offices.
A dense dated ledger records numerous land dealings or notices of transfer on creeks and mountains near Kingston Morning Mountain Hall creek Deer creek Porcupine creek and other sites. Names include J A Taylor M Brydges H D Curtis W Beamish A M Brydges S DesBrisay G Lodi and more with values up to 850 and 400.
A list of place names with creeks rivers and nearby settlers, including entries like Barret creek E Cole Rainy Day Comstock Wild Horse creek A Godfrey Noble 4 Hidden creek J Davis and others with several dates in late August. Mentions Townsite near Nelson and multiple observers and witnesses.
Advertisement listing 15 years experience in tuning and repair of pianos and organs with guaranteed workmanship by Angerman at Painton's Music Store, 21 West. Also requests, wanted ad for sewing by day and a Japanese cook or waiter position, apply Nelson Cafe on Baker Street.
Bargains in dry goods offered as a genuine sale with new shades and goods. Dress goods priced from 1 1/2c to $2.50 per yard, hosiery up to $3 per pair, children’s cashmere hose, ladies and children’s vests, jackets, capes, wrappers, blouses, silks, and linens with varied low prices throughout.
Martin O Reilly and Co advertises cash terms and a single fixed price for goods. The notice emphasizes immediate payment options and a uniform pricing policy for customers.
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