Author: MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTORS
Title: The (Victoria, British Columbia) Daily Colonist Newspaper: Thursday, December 1, 1904 Issue
Description: Victoria, BC, Canada: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1904. First Edition. Paperback. 12 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: Port Arthur's Days Numbered (lead story); Governor for Yukon; Guessing Schemes barred from mails; Germans warned against trusts - US evidence held up as fearful example; Fruit Growing at Kamloops; Northwest Mounted Police prepare for the most extensive system of patrols for the Yukon Territory the coming winter that have ever been maintained in the north; Many towns for men only; Road opens from Dawson to Tanana; Wooden piping now being used in Vancouver, Spokane and other cities; Marine News; Yorkshire Post writer compares Victoria and Vancouver - Victoria Polite and easy going while her mainland rival full of business; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including: an attractive piece from Weiler Bros. which features Brass Kerbs and Coal Scoops. Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. Fatigue cracks to central portion of all pages.; Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall; The (Victoria, British Columbia) Daily Colonist Newspaper: Thursday, December 1, 1904 Issue History Port Arthur's Days Numbered (lead story); Governor for Yukon; Guessing Schemes barred from mails; Germans warned against trusts - US evidence held up as f. Fair .

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