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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
3
Ralph A. Lyon of Baltimore compiles A Pocketful of Limericks featuring a limerick about a Hindoo tied to caste and craft. The quip notes the subject’s adherence to tradition and the humor surrounding clothing and skin.
A young mother sitting in front of us last week tried to quiet her two year old who had gorged on fruit and nuts. An old gentleman beside her offered to whip the child, but she refused, saying she hated to whip a child on a full stomach. The exchange captured a humorous moment.
F W Gilchrist of Aspen Grove B C states intent to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to buy 480 acres of mountain pasture land in Nicola district. Description begins at Pot Hole Creek S W corner and runs 80 chains west 40 north 40 east 40 north 40 east 80 south to start. Located Sunday of July 1908.
W H Gray advertises Merritt on sale Coast Dressed Lumber with price emphasis. Prices right.
Dell King of Nicola a rancher by trade applies for permission to purchase lands described as Lot 704 starting at a post on the southeast corner and running 20 chains south 80 chains west 20 chains north 80 chains east back to the start. June 9, 1908.
Tenders will be received until the 81st August 1908 for the purchase of Lot 158 Group 1 containing 125 acres about one mile from Lower Nicola village on the Nicola Railway line. Trustees A Irwin or Geo Clapperton Kamloops B C June 16 1908.
Complete stock of building material and hardware on hand at the Nicola Portable Sawmill in Lower Nicola. Large stock of dry lumber available and on June 15 a batch of lath will be manufactured at two dollars and fifty cents per thousand. Rent ware meianan BSY uly prices for building needs.
British Columbia announces a close season on Vancouver Island and adjacent islands for ducks and all geese from August 31, 1898 to September 30, 1908. Witnessed by Gordon Hunter Administrator in Victoria. Henry Elson Young provincial secretary signs and seals the document.
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