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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
2
The Prince Rupert Journal lists subscription prices: in advance one year five dollars, six months two dollars and fifty cents, three months one dollar and twenty five cents. Daily delivery to city carriers and office contact details are provided.
Publication details for a weekly edition issued Fridays with mailing outside the city of Prince Rupert. Rates apply to Canada US UK and foreign destinations. Subscriptions priced at $2.00 yearly outside city and $3.00 yearly for all foreign points. Advertising rates available on application.
Today is observed as Mothers Day in churches across Europe and the world. The article notes the modern origin and underscores mothers' sacrifice and fortitude amid wartime trials. It highlights the close bond between mother and child and the widespread suffering of mothers during ongoing conflicts.
I J Fred Ritchie acting for Arthur C Crookall intends to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Blue Bird Mineral Claim on Glacier Creek Goose Bay B C within sixty days. Action under section 85 must be begun before the certificate issues. Dated February 2 1916. Then a separate reflective note on nobility of character and maternal sacrifice appears.
Department of the Naval Service Ottawa declares it is not responsible for debts contracted by stewards of Canadian Government ships. Clause 3 of the Victualling Contract states the department bears no responsibility for any debts incurred by the steward. Deputy Minister G J Desbarats signs the notice dated March 21 1916.
Skeena Land District District Of Coast Range 4 notes two applicants F W Holler mine superintendent Surf Inlet and Frederick Bradshaw mine manager Tonopah Nevada intend to apply for permission to purchase 40 acres each. Descriptions cover parcels along Surf Inlet shore from Lot 11 and Lot 40 with boundary lines and shoreline following. Notices dated February 18 1916.
Mineral Claims in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District located on Salmon River. Daniel Lindeborg as agent for Andrew Lindeborg Hiram Stevenson and D C Barbrick Administrator for James Proudfoot Estate give sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Tip Top Rambler Bu Ena Vista Province Jain and Knob Hill claims. The notice dated January 1 1916.
Mineral claims Dolly Varden Nos 1 2 4 5 6 and 7 in Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District near 17 miles from Alice Arm on the Kitsault River. Richard B McGinnis and associates intend to apply for Certificates of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants within sixty days and actions under section 85 must be started before issue. Dated March 30, 1916.
Notice by Daniel Lindeborg acting for Lindeborg partners and James Proudfoot Estate administrator. They apply to the Mining Recorder for certificates of improvements within sixty days from the date, regarding the Winer Terminus Kangas Big Missouri Daunt Less Golden Crown Ep Lurbis Laura claims in Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District, dated January 81 1916.
The text claims Liberals failed to uncover government corruption while Conservatives strengthened the regime in Vancouver. It predicts Premier Bowser will seek a countrywide election with charges pressed, and highlights a reform program to spur industry and ease hard times.
The Prince Rupert Department of Agriculture invites citizens to enter a City Gardens competition with three classes based on house and labor criteria. Prizes awarded, entry fee one dollar, judging by utility, end of August. Applications soon.
Postmasters are informed that the exchange of Money Orders with Denmark Holland Norway and Sweden which was suspended on the 8th August 1914 has been resumed and Money Orders may be issued on these countries at the same rates of commission as formerly.
Sealed tenders will be received with a two year allowance for removal of timber. Further particulars available from the Chief Forester in Victoria British Columbia.
Synopsis outlines lease terms for coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yon Territory Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia. Tenure twenty one years at one dollar per acre with cap 2560 acres per applicant. Applications must be in person to district agent with five dollar fee. Royalties five cents per ton with sworn returns. Surface rights may be purchased at ten dollars per acre.
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited seeks approval to undertake works for power development at Cougar Lake Princess Royal Island. Petition will be heard by the Board. objections may be filed with the Comptroller or Recorder of the District. The project diverts ten thousand inches or 16000 cubic feet per minute from Cougar Lake outlet to Surf Inlet, within ten miles of Princess Royal Island.
Clyde A Heller mine operator intends to apply for permission to purchase 80 acres more or less on Princess Royal Island Bear Lake. Description begins near Paradise Creek mouth and follows bearings and shores around the lake. Notice dated February 18 1916.
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