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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
2
The royal commission concludes the human and bovine bacilli are two varieties of the same organism, with similar lesions in man and animals. It warns that milk from tuberculous cows poses a major infection risk to children and urges strict enforcement of food regulations to prevent transmission through dairy products.
A provisional agreement to sell the Le Rol mine to Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, Ltd. was ratified and valued at 250000 dollars. A. J. McMillan, liquidator for Le Rose Mining, confirmed the report through the Rossland Miner, while R. H. Stewart of Consolidated could not provide further details pending official notification.
Multiple 1911 notices filed in the Ki Skeena district. Prince Rupert Sand & Gravel Co seeks lease on coastal land near Lot 4124. Joseph Pastl of Watson, Sask. seeks to purchase 120 acres by Lakelse Lake. Charles J. Gillingham seeks coal and petroleum prospecting rights over 640 acres near White River Canyon Creek. Dates March–May 1911. agents J. Rochester and George Hir listed.
C N Pring of Prince Rupert B C broker gives notice he will apply July 12 to the Water Commissioner for a license to take 2 8 cubic feet per second from Hot Springs on the Lake Lakelse border Skeena Land Division Coast District. Water to be used from the springs on Tot No 3988 for sanitary purposes. Dated June 12 1911.
Notices disclose I W W Smith and Joseph Merryfield seeking permission to lease foreshore and shoreside lands around Port Simp son and Smiths Island, with detailed boundary lines and dates. Also C J Gillingham and C P Hickman apply to purchase 320 and 40 acre parcels respectively, plus Canadian Canning Co Ltd seeking coastal allotment near Naas Harbour with exact post bearings and chain measurements.
T H Hughes of Lakelse Valley a farmer intends to apply for permission to buy lands in the Skeenar Land District Coast Range 6. Described outset at a post southeast of Lot 4128 then 40 chains each way forming a 160 acre tract. Dated June 5 1911.
Thomas Stewart of Prince Rupert an accountant intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described by a 40 chain square boundaries starting 40 chains north of Lot 1733 southwest corner. John Kirkaldy agent dated July 7 1911.
Orland P Merrill of Masset B C plans to obtain a licence under the Water Act 1909 for 700 cubic feet per second at Ain Lake and Ain River. Project includes a dam flume pipeline and power plant near the Ain River mouth on about 10 acres of Crown land. Authorization sought Sept 4 1911 with no riparian landowners listed as affected.
Take notice that John Y Rochester of Prince Rupert occupation broker intends to apply for a post planted on the northerly end of an island in the Skeena River near Mile 45 on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway with a 1000 foot square perimeter in each direction. Dated May 30 1911. Take notice that T M Turner of Lakelse Valley farmer intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described as starting at a post on the Omineca and Hazelton right of way adjoining Lot 518 then west 17 chains then west 20 chains then along the right of way to the start. Dated June 14 1911. Take notice that Daniel W Beaton of Prince Rupert carpenter intends to apply for permission to purchase lands five miles up the Hochumsik River from its mouth on the south bank with a square of 40 chains by 40 chains and back to the place of origin. Dated June 14 1911.
A vintage advertisement proclaims the Oliver Typewriter as the standard writable machine, boasting business history status and features like Balance Shift, Ruling Device, Double Release, Locomotive base, and Automatic Spacer, offered at 17 cents daily. The copy emphasizes its conquest of the commercial world and promises a highly perfected product with numerous conveniences.
The company touts a new plan offering cash payment plus 17 cents a day, claiming overwhelming demand across all classes and ages. Demonstrations show the Oliver Typewriter’s immense popularity and support the belief that universal typewriting era is near.
The Oliver Typewriter promises easy start for beginners and quick earnings, claiming a market demand with high salaries for operators. It positions the machine as essential for homes and education, inviting readers to request details and a free catalogue.
Electric facial and scalp treatment with scientific massage for rheumatism nervousness and poor circulation. Manicuring also offered. Chiro body work mentioned.
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