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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
2
Prince Rupert Y Journal lists office and editor contact at telephone 138. It outlines delivery details and subscription pricing for one year six months and three months, with rates for prepay and postpay. Advertising rates are noted as available upon application.
TRITAY reports no clear verdict as Goa regional action unfolds on May 20, 1916 with uncertain outcomes and local authorities weighing next steps.
In Toronto last week two million dollars in Alberta force per cent bonds drew twelve bids. Wood, Gundy & Co. won with a war clause allowing withdrawal if war with Germany begins, provoking objections from other bidders who say the clause gave an advantage and future issues may need alternatives without such clauses.
The New York Commercial reports that the United States pays about 600 million dollars yearly for English shipping facilities and Britain's earnings from shipping rose by over 400 million dollars last year. German sea commerce is wiped out while British ships carry more than half the world’s overseas trade. The article argues Britain gains wealth while war burdens others and cites high debt interest.
Sealed tenders will be received by the Minister of Lands by noon June 7 1916 for the purchase of Timber Vacance X S97 to cut 400 feet of Spice Ils and Wenlock on a coastal area adjoining 1720 Lake Island Mathieson Channel Coast District Range 3. Two years allowed for removal of timber. Further particulars from the Chief Forester Victoria B C.
Reading shows the Moyning Journal being delivered to readers at a rate described as 40 cents a month. The fragment mentions pricing and service delivery, but lacks full context or additional related details.
Notice sets May 23 1916 noon for purchase of Pulp Licence X 605 to cut 691000 feet of Spruce Hemlock Balsam and Douglas Fir on an area adjoining T Ll 3 417 Dean Channel Coast District Range 3 One year allowed for further particulars of the Chief Forester Victoria B C It
F W Holler of Surf Inlet, mine super intendent, applies under the land act for permission to buy a 40 acre parcel in Skeena Land District District of Coast Range 4. Description begins 150 feet south of Lot 11 NW corner, runs 20 chains south, 20 chains west to Surf Inlet shore, follows shore to commerce, enclosing 40 acres. Dated February 18 1916.
TAKE NOTICE that Daniel Lindeborg and partners as agents for Andrew Lindeborg Hiram Stevenson and D C Barvrick Administrators of James Proudfoot Estate apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Tip Top Rambler Bu Ena Vista Provinch Jain and Knob Hill mineral claims in the Portland Canal Mining Division on Salmon River. Action under section 84 must be begun within sixty days.
Richard B. McGinnis and others intend to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants for Dolly Varden claims in the Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District. The location is about 17 miles from the head of Alice Arm on the Kitsault River. Action under section 75 must be commenced within sixty days of the notice dated March 30, 1916.
The Provincial Department of Agriculture offers cash prizes in three classes for city gardens open to all Prince Rupert citizens. Final judging planned for late August, with a one dollar entry fee. Applicants must stake plots not under 1000 sq ft and specify labor rules by class. Apply to A. R. Neale, Department of Agriculture, City.
The Department of the Naval Service Ottawa declares it not responsible for debts contracted by stewards of Canadian government ships. Contract clauses state the steward must notify suppliers that the department bears no responsibility for purchases of provisions, stores, or groceries. Deputy Minister announces March 21 1916.
Frederick Bradshaw of Tonopah Nevada a lot owner and manager gives notice under the land act of intent to purchase about forty acres near Surf Inlet Coast District Range 4 Lot 40. He describes a parcel starting 200 feet from the NW corner and following lines to the shore then along the coastline back to the start. Date February 18 1916.
Postmasters are informed that the exchange of Money Orders with Denmark Holland Norway and Sweden, suspended on 8 August 1914, has been resumed. Money Orders may be issued on these countries at the same rates of commission as formerly.
Noon on the 81st day of May, 1916, sale for Licence X 611 to cut 4,969,000 feet of spruce and hemlock on land adjoining Lot 1,548, Shannon Bay, Queen Charlotte Islands District. Forester, Victoria, B. C. m8 4w.
A synopsis details 21 year leases for Dominion coal lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia at 1 dollar per acre with up to 2560 acres per applicant. Applications must be in person to a district agent, with a 1 dollar fee. royalties are five cents per ton of merchantable coal and annual returns are required. Surface rights may be bought at 10 dollars per acre. Further information from Ottawa or Dominion Lands agents.
Take notice that T Daniel Lindeborg and partners acting under section 5 must file a certificate of Improvements for the Betwe Seventh en Sts Winer Terminus Kansas Big Missouri Daunt Less Golden Crown EP Luribus Laura claims in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District located on Salmon River. Notice dated January 81st 1916.
Form Of Notice states Clyde A Heller mine operator will apply for permission to purchase land described as 80 acres more or less on Bear Lake Princess Royal Island. Starting 100 yards northerly from Paradise Creek mouth on east shore, then 40 chains east, 20 south, 40 west to Bear Lake shore then north along shore to starting point. Dated February 18, 1916.
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited seeks approval to divert water from Cougar Lake on Princess Royal Island for power development within a ten mile radius. A petition will be heard by the Board with dates to be fixed by the Comptroller, objections filed at the Comptroller or Recorder of the District.
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