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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues advertising costs are borne by the non-advertiser via lost customers and profits. It claims a properly spent ad campaign recoups outlay through increased sales, with the advertiser gaining net profit while buyers benefit from lower prices or equal value. The example cites $20 spent yielding $30 extra profit, making the advertising pay for itself.
Nicola Valley gains recognition as a tourist destination with expectations that hundreds will visit once adequate accommodation is available, highlighting the valley's beauty and growing appeal for travelers.
The text predicts better times as activity rises in the northern province with more business, growing fuel demand, coal from Nicola Valley mines, and imminent railway construction. It suggests Nicola Valley will supply fuel and fuel supply will spur widespread industry across the district.
Wanted. Employment as for man of carpenter work. Fifteen years of experience on all kinds of house work and heavy construction. Would go to country or anywhere. Address A Herald Merritt.
Notice of provincial revenue tax and all assessed taxes under the Assessment Act due for 1908. Taxes for the Nicola Assessment district are payable at the Nicola office. Dated at Nicola January 31 1908. GEO. MURRAY Assessor and Collector Nicola Assessment District Nicola Post Office.
The notice dated 80th April 1907 amends bounty terms for panthers and wolves. From February 1, 1908, a bounty of 15 dollars will be paid for each panther or wolf killed within the province, under stated conditions. Henry Esson Young, Provincial Secretary, 18 January 1908.
John E Bate of Aspen Grove Yale district British Columbia proposes under the River and Streams Act to improve Coldwater river from its junction with Nicola river to Railroad Pass about 25 miles and to remove obstructions. He seeks rights to collect tolls and to improve tributaries, affecting Coldwater river Voght creek and numerous lots and reservations. The notice is dated 28th day of 1908.
I J E Shiver agent for Peter Lyall of Lower Nicola declares intent to apply for a special timber license over 640 acres in Nicola Division Yale District. Description begins at a post at 8 W corner four miles northerly from Speons Creek mouth and follows a 80 chain square boundary.
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