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Newspaper
Ymir Mirror
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
3
Official returns from Spokane show 256 divorce suits filed in the year. Decrees granted in 172 cases, 76 pending, 7 dismissed, 1 appealed to the supreme court. Also 1064 marriage licenses issued, about four weddings per divorce suit.
A heavy man narrates a comic attempted robbery gone wrong. He says bandits stopped him on a makeshift slide, he lost balance, fell, and kicked one robber in the stomach while the ruffians tumbled down. Neighbors rushed out as the criminals were sent to hospital.
Harry Wright visiting Trail Ymir to learn district needs for legislative attention. He aims to advance welfare with support from Rossland MP Mr. Macdonald, implicating Premier McBride’s obligation to address Trail Ymir claims.
Vancouver Chicago Montreal Winnipeg and Calgary will invite bids for the main canal of a giant irrigation project led by engineer J S Dennis. The 35 mile long canal will be 60 feet wide and ten feet deep, feeding a 116 mile secondary canal and reclaiming up to 1 400 000 acres for cereals grazing and grasses with 800 000 acres currently slated for irrigation. The work will use steam shovels and railways and aims to boost agricultural output over three million acres in drought prone regions.
A group of fourteen Chinese men was deported at Malone and Richford after attempting to enter the United States from Canada. They had been held in Montreal since a prior voyage of the Empress of India and were denied entry due to full quota limits. The article notes broader immigration rules and the role of newspapers in making individuals known.
The court orders James Ferguson Armstrong as Official Administrator of the estate of William J. Salmon of Wilcox Mine Ymir BC to administer all assets. Creditors must file claims within thirty days by registered letter with full details and the security held. Dated Fort Steele November 26 1903.
Assaying rates for gold silver or lead copper at 1.00 and 1.80 respectively with nett cash terms. Copper and related metals priced on application. Pulp samples kept one month from date of assay. samples by mail or express receive prompt attention.
Notice that T John McLatchie acting for Frank Bowser will apply to the Mining Recorder within 60 days for a Certificate of Improvements on the New Victor Royal and Excelsior mineral claims on Wild Horse Creek near Yini to obtain a 4 Crown Grant. Action under section 37 must start before the certificate issue. Dated Sept 19 1903.
The ad proclaims solid business growth, appeals to old patrons and new customers, and promises reliable groceries provisions confections clothing and gentlemen’s furnishings at fair prices to secure continued trade.
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