21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
Fresh Croceries proclaims itself the largest buyer of groceries in the North Kootenay region and vows to offer world’s best goods at the lowest prices. Despite a hard year, business in Revelstoke remains the largest yet, with new arrangements planned to deliver even better prices to customers.
A fragment mentions underwear types including imported balbriggan and fleeced lined styles. The text is partial and lacks context but indicates catalog language or advertising from a historical source.
A complete stock of the latest patterns and best quality ladies and gentlemen hosiery offered in silk cashmere and wool. The ad emphasizes wide selection and high-grade materials. No further details provided in readable text.
C B Hume & Co announce a two story brick block 50 by 100 feet on McKenzie Avenue and First Street in Revelstoke. The building will house groceries hardware glass and crockery, with three entrances and an eight foot setback. WM Dodd Calgary is architect, Johnston & Co Kamloops contractors. brick made at Revelstoke yards. Completion expected by November after a September brick work start.
A party of editors from sixteen leading British journals tour Western Canada under Dominion Government auspices to learn about the region’s wealth and resources. They plan a short stay here and will be met by the Board of Trade and City Council to provide needed information. The party is expected in Revelstoke around September 4. Mens Union showcases overalls and uniforms at C. B. Hume & Co.
A Chicago despatch says Northwestern road employees will receive basic medicine and surgery instruction to handle broken limbs and wounds after wrecks. Aimed to make every train crew capable of immediate medical aid, the plan includes a school and well stocked medical kits on all trains. Railway surgeons estimate many deaths could be avoided with prompt skilled aid. About thirty guests gathered at Halcyon Springs Sanitarium on August 7 for Mr George Haynes of Vancouver. Miss Mag Rector of Rosshand. wedding gifts noted and best wishes voiced.
The Herald reports a visitor’s account of the Prince Mining Company turning down an offer for part of its property. Ore worth over 100000 is visible in Nos 1 2 and tunnels with a cross cut 250 feet long and 275 feet deep. The orefield could be mined from the surface as a large deposit valued near four million nine hundred thousand dollars. A building 40 by 60 feet will be erected. Also listed is sale of bedsteads mints and springs at Mrs McCallum’s residence east of Molson’s Bunk.
On Tuesday the 12th the Vulcan smelter near Ferguson conducted its preliminary trial. The operation, led by Aly Hubble of San Francisco with H W Gender of Dardeau Smelting & Refining, heated the crucible and began smelting within an hour. A crowd, including many town ladies, watched as slag flowed and molten metal formed in the furnace.
Coal in New York now ten dollars for stove size and eleven for nut. Albert Brassey’s Czarina placed second at Cherbourg for Earl Crawford’s Coronation Cup. The Shah of Persia met King Edward aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert at Portsmouth. The native question in South Africa grows serious with farms attacked. Generals Botha Dewet and Delarey visit Kruger at Utrecht, welcomed by a large crowd. A Moorish raid on a French supply column near Andakin, Algeria left several wounded. Stoppage of work noted in Rettin business interests.
The report notes a September 1 meeting for the Rifle Association and hospital ladies group. Scores on Saturday were low due to a new range, rain, and a gale, with best scores listed among participants and observers.
The City Schools reopen this week reporting 197 on the first day, well below average. Principal Wilson notes upper divisions show good attendance while lower divisions are very small. Government grants hinge on actual averages, prompting actions to boost turnout.
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