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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
2
Office address at 128 Third Avenue East near McBride Street. Telephone 138 and Postoffice Box 1545. Daily Edition published every morning except Monday. Carriers deliver in city with annual and quarterly rates, prepaid. Advertising rates available on application.
A May 38 1916 report cites Canada’s total enlistment to end of March at 295,680 with April activity pushing toward 310,000. Munitions workers total about 275,000 as of March 1, and thousands more have joined since. About 8 percent of the male population has served and another 8 percent laboring in war output.
Dr. D. C. Croissant argues in a reform spelling session that English could become a world language if not for its complex spelling. He cites Latin and French as historical models and notes English’s cosmopolitan vocabulary and simplicity yet points to superfluous letters and inconsistent symbols as the main barrier to foreign learners.
The fragment notes a growing role for English globally, highlighting its use in international communication, education, and business. It implies widespread adoption across regions and cultures, signaling shifts in linguistic influence and access to opportunities.
Medical observers report men show a slight greater susceptibility to appendicitis than women. For residents of Prince Rupert a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mix in Adler-i-ka is suggested to relieve or prevent digestive issues. One spoonful is claimed to ease constipation, sour stomach, or gas with quick effect. Orme's Limited advertises Adler-i-ka.
Take notice that Lindeborg and associates seek a Certificate of Improvements for the TIP TOP RAMBLER BU ENA VISTA PROVINCE JAIN AND KNOB HILL claims in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District on Salmon River. Action under section 85 must begin within sixty days to contest the Crown grant process. Dated January 31, 1916.
Tenders will be received up to 4 am Wednesday May 3 1916 for the erection of a Manure Hopper at Prince Rupert BC for the Department of Agriculture. Plans and specifications may be secured from the Department of Agriculture Prince Rupert BC R NEALE Assistant Horticulturist.
I J. Fred Ritchie agent for Arthur Crookall intends within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the Blue Bird Mineral Claim located on Glacier Creek Goose Bay B C about two miles from mouth Cassiar District Skeena Mining Division to obtain a Crown Grant. Date February 2 1916.
The Department of Agriculture offers cash prizes in City Gardens with three prizes per class. Labour is provided for the work while entrants must stake plots measuring not less than 1 000 square feet. Entrants pay one dollar entrance fee with final judging by late August. Open to all Prince Rupert citizens. apply by letter to Department of Agriculture City.
Coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Northwest Territories and parts of British Columbia may be leased for 21 years at 1 dollar per acre with a maximum of 2660 acres per applicant. Applications must be made in person to the local Dominion Lands official with a 45 cent fee. royalties of five cents per ton apply on merchantable output.
Certificate of Improvements intends to apply for Crown Grant of the Blue Jay claim in the Port land Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. John Plewin and W H Cooper hold Free Miners Certificates and must commence action under section 85 within sixty days from April 20, 1916.
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited applies by petition to the Comptroller for approval of a water power project on Cougar Lake with intake at Cougar Lake outlet and return at sea level on Surf Inlet. The plant will supply energy within ten miles of the works on Princess Royal Island. Objections may be filed at the Comptroller or Recorder of the District. notice posted February 24, 1916.
TAKE NOTICE that I Daniel Lindeborg agent for 838B and Hiram Stevenson F M C No 98889B acting for myself and as agent for 838B locate the named mineral claims WINER TERMINUS KAN sas BIG MISSOURI DAUNT LESS GOLDEN CROWN EP LURIBUS AND LAURA on Salmon River Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District Dated January 31 1916.
Fred Ritchie acting for Granby Consolidated Mining Company gives notice of intent to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grant for Balsam Cedar Cyprus and Spruce mineral claims at Granby Bay Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District. Action under section 85 to be commenced before issue, dated April 7 1916.
Notice that Richard B. McGinnis and partners intend to apply for Certificates of Improvements for the Dolly Varden number claims in the Skeena Mining Division to obtain Crown Grants. The action, under section 85, must be dated by sixty days from the notice dated March 30, 1916. Spruce logs wanted by C P Coles & Co., Vancouver, for price, quality and delivery details.
Clyde A. Helly a mine operator seeks permission to buy lands described from Paradise Creek to Bear Lake on Princess Royal Island. Beginning at a post 100 yards north of Paradise Creek mouth on Bear Lake shore, then east 40 chains, south 20, west 40 to Bear Lake shore, north along Fal t Lake to start. Area about 80 acres. February 18 1916.
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