Kootenay Mines and Falling Markets Reported in Letter
A Nelson letter from Roderick Robertson details smelter settlements dated December 1900 showing lead at 2 764 per 100 pounds and silver at varying per ounce rates, with notes on price drops in copper and effects on New York prices. The document also lists school class names and teachers in a later division.
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Roderick Robertson
Nelson
Wade
Devemmbeo
Stellers
London
New York
Ala En ‘Ak
New Year Receptions at the White House Origins and Hosts
A historical overview of New Year's receptions at the White House from 1801 onward notes shifts in ceremony under Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe Adams and Jackson. It highlights Dolly Madison Dolly Adams and Mrs Monroe as key hostesses, with venues ranging from the Executive Mansion to the Octagon House and the Bourne of Tu ly era.
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United States
Washington
Adams
Diplomatic Corps
Congress
Jefferson
Virginia
Madison
Andrew Jackson
Donelson
Washington Star
French Canadian New Year Calls Shape Social Society
In Quebec regions New Year’s Day ushers a ritual of social calls and ceremonious visits by French Canadian men to women. The custom, once including refreshments and wine, has waned as hostesses offer fewer intoxicants. Blessings from fathers to children are also a noted tradition on this day.
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Quebec
Ube
Sened Canada
New Year Superstitions Across Cultures and How They Begin
The article surveys New Year fortune beliefs from Europe and beyond, noting how old customs persist in modern times. It highlights practices with cards, dice, animal omens, and signs like dogs, cats, snakes, pigs, crows, magpies, and jackdaws indicating fortunes for the year ahead.
The New Year Minuet Danced In A Hall
A poem depicts a New Year minuet danced by the firelight with two dancers. The maid’s beauty and graceful curtsies stand out as shadows lengthen and the light casts a blush on her face. The scene reads like a dream of joy and timeless grace.
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Northwestern Development Syndicate Limited
Treasury
Andrew F. Rosenberer
P.O. Box 700
Nelson, D.C
Sibbald & Field, Onletal Brokers
Kevelstoke, B.C
Circle City
Lardeau Creek
Soith Fork
Lardeau Pass
Galena
G. B. Batho
Vancouver
Gwdeli
Ia Scott BA
Pinkitam
Imperial’ Bank of Canada
Italoan Ars Percent
First Street
Revelstoke B.C
Revelstoke
C.ladner
ST. Peter Ss Council
Eboral
Presbytervan
Churcit
Esi
Calder
Cathoric’ ‘Et Rcm
Atcm
REY
Fath A ‘Thayer
Salvation Army
Mallen Front Street
Gold Range Lodge
K. of P
Revelstoke, B.C
Oddfellows’ Hall
B. Lewis
Loyal Orange Lodge
A.H. Holdich
Royal School of Mines
Morfa Works
Swansea
Wigan Coal and Iron Co
Eng
Hall Mines, Ltd
Ferguson
B.C
H. Edwards
Presbyterian
Church Third Street
L. Schuidey
Cay Barber's
Hevelstoke Mining Division
Etrict, Mle Pla
McCullough Creek
Oply
J. Albert Stone
Oddfellows Tall
Wme Watson
Paes
Hse
Onai
Wright Porritt
A. N. Smith
Kootenay Mines
Scilool Geass
Bessie’ Lawsé
Clasaly Edware , Sr
D. Morgan
W. Dd. Levégne
Pryistos
Beone
Megannel
Bruce
Thagr Bunel
Reades
G. “Mathews
G. Walsey
B. Floya
Sky -Wilkinson
Calder A. Abrahamnson
IL Ploya
OG. Wikkans
L. Solway
Ronixsox
A. Grogan
Grice
Cooke
B. McCarty
F. Match
O. Fraser
Féttante
Ly Johnson
Fromey
R. Doyle
Js McMahon
Sibbald
Creecil
N.mcleod
Granat
L. Asters Porter
Bo Hobbs
Newton
H. Gooke
J. Merino
O. Wilson
Miss Fraser
Farwell Estate
G. M. Sproat
Victoria
W. M. Lawrence’s
H. Cook
Canada
Windsor
Revelstoke Rink C., Ltd
Skatin
Ofkarnogs
Tuniors
Hue
Wugurs
Tysan
Stella Anountitia
Cate
Milan
Europe
Minuet
Coelow
J.B.” Herald Office
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