Slide Sole and Heel Footwear Aims to Transform Shoe Trade
A company with 4.5 million dollars in capital plans a national push in the shoe industry using a new leather treatment and sliding soles and heels. The system, fitted in fifty five seconds, promises 50 to 100 percent longer wear and waterproofing while remaining a partial heat insulator. It targets major UK footwear volumes and rubber heel sales, asserting stronger comfort and protection across seasons.
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United Kingdom
Great Britain
Land Purchase Notices from Skeena Districts 1912
Three notices announce intentions to purchase lands in the Skeena and Queen Charlotte Islands districts. Thomas Brown of Whitehaven plans to acquire 640 acres near Naas River. Nathan W. Bernard of Vancouver seeks land near Lot 1426. Francis M. Crosby of Prince Rupert aims for 320 acres on Banks Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena Land District
Queen Charlotte Islands
Notices of land applications by British Columbians in 1912
A series of notices from 1912 record individuals including Henry A Armstrong of Whitehaven and Max Unmuth of Prince Rupert applying to purchase blocks of land in Indian Reserves No. 8A and 11 on Graham Island Banks Island. Each notice lists field posts, parcel measurements of 640 acres or 160 acres, and dates, with agents noted for processing. Other applicants include Edith Denner and Bella W Cross of Vancouver and Geo H Barnes of Victoria with respective parcel descriptions and dates.
Multiple Prospecting Notices for Lands on Graham Island and Banks Island
TAKE NOTICE that Thomas Deasy of Masset intends to apply to prospect for coal and petroleum on lands described by a coastal post on Frederick Island and lines around Graham Island. Also I Isabelle Smith Ellis of Prince Rupert intends to purchase 640 acres on Banks Island. Walter W. Cross of Masset intends to purchase 640 acres on Graham Island. Thomas McHwan of Vancouver intends to apply for lands around Indian Reserve No 11. John Pascoe Jephson of Calgary intends to purchase lands around Hoosall River. Dated 1912.
Turner Seeks Land Purchase Near Skeena River Island
I Thomas M Turner of Copper City a farmer plans to apply for permission to buy lands described as 340 acres more or less on Ter race Ferry Island Skeena River starting at a post on the north end of the island then 80 chains south along the west shore to the island end 80 chains back north along the east shore to the starting point. Dated September 16 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
Cassiar
Thomas Brown
Whitehaven
England
Naas River
Indian Reserve No. 9
Wm. Stewart
Skeena Land District
Coast
Francis M. Crosby
Prince Rupert
B.C
Banks Island
Frank Engler
Notich
Harold Brown
Hng
Indian Reserve No
Henry A. Armstrong
Indian Reserve No. 8A
Coast—Range
Max Unmuth
End Hill
Geo. HE. Barnes
Victoria
B. C
Hast Bay
Geo. Barnes
J. Dalby
John Pascoe Jermy Jephson
Calgary
Alberta
Hoosall River
Range 5
Coast District
British Columbia
Point of
John Pascoh Jhrnny Jephson
Thomas M. Turner
Copper City
Terrace Ferry Island
Little Canyon
Skeena River
Notice to Lease by Fred Juggins and G A Young
Notice to lease describes a foreshore parcel at Ice Berg Bay Naas River starting northeast of Lot 992. The plan runs 40 chains south along high water mark 10 chains east 40 chains north and 10 chains back to start. Located Aug 30 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Juggins
George A. Young
Ice Berg Bay
Naas River
Chatber's Creek
Gho
A, Young
Fred G
Jug
Gina
Tenders for Refuge Bay Wharf Construction 1912
The Department of Public Works Ottawa invites tenders for a pile wharf at Refuge Bay Porcher Island Conex Atlin District B C due by 4 pm Thursday October 24 1912 Tenders must be on printed forms signed by each member of a firm with occupation and residence details accompanied by a ten percent bank cheque payable to the Minister of Public Works The department may reject any tender and will not pay if published without authority from the department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Refuge Bay
B.C
Porcher Island
Conox
Atlin District
G. B. Hull, Esq
Prince Rupert
H.C
C. C. Worsfold
New Westminster
Peruga Bay
Minister of Public Works
Caledonia Hotel liquor licence renewal notice
Liquor Act notice states Horace E Kirby applies on December 1 for renewal of the hotel licence to sell liquor by retail at the Caledonia Hotel Port Essington British Columbia. Dated September 29 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Caledonia Hotel
Port Essington
British Columbia
Harrington Seeks Described Land Parcel in Vancouver
Lotta M Harrington of Vancouver British Columbia a bookkeeper declares intent to apply for a described land end starting at a post planted about 8 miles east and 10 miles south from the southeast corner then west 80 chains according to notice dated August 12 1912 filed by agent Robert Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
Queen Charlotte Islands
Bella W. Cross
Vancouver
B. C
Indian Reserve No. 11
Graham Island
Robert Cross
Lotta M. Harrington
Robert, Cross
Notice of intent to purchase land near Graham Island
Take notice that Christian Orr of Masset British Columbia intends to apply for permission to purchase the de poste planted about eight miles east and corner of Indian Reserve 6 Christina Orr, Robert Cross, Agent. Dated August 12, 1912. g20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Orr
Masset
B. C
Indian Reserve
Graham Island
Christina Orr
Robert Cross
Real estate offerings from M. M. Stephens & Co. LTD
M. M. Stephens & Co. LTD offers numerous lots in Sections 1 2 5 6 7 8 with prices from 500 to 31 000 and easy terms. Properties include several blocks and lots, houses on Lot 58 Block 14, and government terms on Lots 1 2 Block 42. Offices steam heated in Federal and Stephens Blocks with farm lands in Kitsumkalum and Lakelse Valleys. Rentals and other listings available by phone 222 623 Third Ave.
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Federal Block
Stephens Block
Kitsumkalum
Lakelse
Old Reliable British Board
M. M. Stephens & Co., Ltd
Third Ave
Johnstone Seeks Land Claim in Skeena District
J Bruce Johnstone a Lakelse Lake fishery employee declares intent to apply for land in Coast District Range 5. Description outlines a 2501 acre parcel bounded by a posted chain grid starting 25 east 10 north from Lot 421 northeast corner, with multiple boundary segments. Dated August 16, 1912.
Foreshore Lease Application by Hidden Creek Copper Co.
Hidden Creek Copper Company of Grand Forks B C miners seeks lease of 205 acres tidal flats and submerged lands in Granby Bay. Detailed metes and bounds begin at Lot 898 Cassiar District and run through multiple directional lines to a starting post, dated August 29 1912, agent F M Sylvester.
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Hidden Creek Copper Company
Grand Forks
B.C
Granby Bay
Cassiar District
Hidden Creek Copper CO
F. M. Sylvester
Land Purchase Notice by James Jabour Prince Rupert
Take notice that James Jabour of Prince Rupert merchant will apply for permission to purchase a described land tract near Kwinitsa River Skeena River. It begins four miles east of the river, forms a rectangle of 20 acres, and is bounded by northwest post 80 chains south 40 chains east 80 chains north 40 chains west to the starting point. Dated August 19 1912.
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Skeena
Cassiar
John Flint
Market Harbor
England
Kinskood River
Naas River
J. F. Davies
James Ja‘bour
Prince Rupert
B.C
Kwinitsa River
Skeena River
James Jabour
D. C. Whitford
Agt
Annie Brown Seeks Prospecting Licence for Graham Island Lands
Annie Brown of Prince Rupert BC intends to apply for a licence to prospect for coal and oil on Graham Island west coast. Lands described begin 3 miles east of coal licence 5484 southeast corner, forming a 640 acre parcel. Agent Filippo Panvini Located 24th June 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Brown
Prince Rupert
B.C
Graham Island
Filippo Panvini
Sealed Tenders for Wharf at Sand Spit Point
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned for a public wharf at Sand Spit Point Moresby Island Queen Charlotte Group B C will be received until 4 00 p m on Tuesday November 5 1912 Plans specifications forms of tender may be obtained from the Department and from district engineers offices and on application to the Postmaster at Queen Charlotte City B C Each tender must include a cheque equal to ten percent of the tender amount the cheque to be forfeited if the tenderer declines to proceed or fails to complete the work If not accepted the cheque will be returned Desrochers Ottawa October 8 1912
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Spit Point
Moresby Island
B.C
Queen Charlotte Group
G. B. Hull, Esq
Prince Rupert
F. W. Aylmer
Chase
Queen Charlotte City
Massett
White Settlement
Queen Charlotte Islands
Comox Atlin District
G. B. Hull
C. C. Worsfold
New Westminster
Canadian North Homestead Regulations Revealed
Synopsis of Canadian North outlines eligibility and duties for homesteading 160 acres in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta. Sole family heads or males over 18 may apply in person or by proxy through relatives. Six months residence and cultivation required in three years, with additional rules on dwelling proximity and pre emptions. Prices cited at 3 dollars and 8 dollars per acre depending on rights, with further residency and cultivation obligations. W W Cory Deputy Minister of the Interior signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Lands Agency
Wntry
Dutie S
W. W. Cory
N. B
Tender sought for Massett Pile Wharf contract 1912
The undersigned invites tenders for a Massett Pile Wharf project in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Tenders must be received by 4 p.m. on October 15, 1912 and include a ten percent bank cheque. Forms and details available from C C Worsfold District Engineer in New Westminster or the Massett Postmaster. Ottawa date September 16, 1912.
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Nathan W. Bernard
George G. Halverstadt
W. W. Walker
Witherville
Towa
Pioneer Steam Laundry
Edith Denner
Thomas Deasy
Frederick Island
Thomas Dbeasy
Henry Edenshaw
Isabelle Smith Ellis
Wad Hill
Isobelle Smith Bellis
Walter W. Cross
Thomas Mc‘Hwan
Thomas McHwan
W. J. Jephson
Range
R. C. Dasrochers
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Department
Portland
Ath Street
C. B. Schreiber & Co., Ltd
Horace £. Kirby
LAND
Skeen T.and
Lotta M. Har_tington
M. M. Stephens & Co .Limite
J. Bruce Johnstone
Lakelse Lake
Skeeni Lands
Skeena Land District—District of Coast
Range V
R. C. Desrochers
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