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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
4
Dining room run by Mise Ida Carlisle is described as conveniently near the railway station and wharf. The establishment promises seasonally fresh delicacies and well supplied tables, with attentive service implied by the wording.
Four day transit on a ventibuled train promises luxury and comfort for passengers. Travel is marketed as uninterrupted by changes and features agent contact in Vancouver for bookings and inquiries.
Advertising rates available on request. Subscriptions due or in arrears. A blurred cross mark appears in this square. Subscriptions payable in advance at two dollars per year.
The piece critiques the slow Legislature and argues for faster action in a short session, urges a shift to mining activity, and mocks Lord Minto's political role. It notes planned mid October elections, reform attitudes in the interior, and mine management moving away from Sunday work while criticizing prominent figures such as Sir Richard Cartwright and Dr. McTania.
An imperial edict blocks further Japanese emigration to Canada for the time being and calms anti Mongolian agitation. The move affects Canadian working men and British Columbia candidates ahead of Dominion elections. Local readers fear a temporary relief and anticipate renewed calls for restricted entry.
The diary notes amiable people when given freedom, mocks statesmen for Parliament’s delays, and suggests newspapers mislead readers about events. It recalls wartime slogans shifting to civilian focus with the man behind the gun now seen as serving the park.
A meeting of the Creditors of Noonday Curley Mines Limited will be held in Silverton on Thursday next August 16 at 4 o'clock to consider the acceptance of pro rata distribution of the assets of the Company.
A miner writes of his old candlestick as a constant friend beneath ground. The candlelight keeps away tears and memories as the drill rings and shadows close in. The speaker honors the tool that grounds him while grimy hands swing the pick and the miner's heart recalls home.
Union Hospital opens to the public with monthly subscriber rate of 1 and private patients at 2 per day excluding physician fees and drugs. Attendant physician Dr W E Gomm, matron Miss 8 M Cutsworm, president J D McLaventts, secretary W L Haack, and directors Wa Donanve J VY Mannix R J McLxay A J McDonald.
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