<7 IF YOU WANT GOOD SPORT VISIT BELLA COOLA. EXCEL- LENT HUNTING AND FISHING. WEATHER REPORT FOR JANUARY Compiled by Mr. C.' H. Urseth, of the Bella Coola Observatory. Temprrature: Maximum, 33. Minimum, 24. Highest Max. (9th)45. Lowest Min. <30th) 12 below zero. Rainfall, 3.51. Snowl6in. Rainfall for the year (1916) 40.C9 inches. VOL 5���������NO. 10 k BELLA COOLA, B. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917. $1.00 a Year e. White Star Liner Sunk London, Fob. 14���������Five persons wore killed outright when submarine sunk the White Star liner Afric, seventeen of tlie crew, are missing. The Afric was in the employ of the British government and was a steel vessel of 12,000 tons. British steamer Foreland, 19G0 tons, also sunk. , Survivors of the steamer Saxo- nian landed todayi ������ Two boat loads of survivors were ailoat on the open sea for 68 hours. Three Americans among the crew. Greek steamer Aghois Sypridi- on, 7G3 tons, sunk. The Times newspaper received from the Serbian legation a copy of a photo found on the body of a German officer, '.showing six Serbians hanging to posts .near the railway station of Krushe- vatz, Serbian territory now in possession of Austria. Between fifty and sixty thousand women and children have been deported and interned in Austria for crimes. British officials think Austria ��������� would like to quit, butWilhelm's visit to Vienna may bolster up their flagging spirit^1 ' Reuter despatches from Berne says officials of trade unions and Socialist organizations, numbering approximately ten thousand, hitherto exempted from military service have been called up. So, news from any of fronts. Buenos Ayres, Feb. 14.���������Report says that a British cruiser gets the German raider after a gruelling battle off the Brazilian coast. Berlin, Feb. 15.���������Germany's order dated February 12th, made public today, declaring the "days of grace" in submarine warfare is ours. All ships which ply in barred zone do so with full,knowledge, of the dangers imminent to them and their crews. r - ;.' Paris, Feb. 15.���������German submarine campaign so .far. is ineffective. Last Monday 112 ships entered French ports. A*rewai#l of five hundred francs to the crew sinking a submarine is offered.. Copenhagen, Feb. 15���������Norway and Sweden delivered identical despatches to Germany in protest against the barred zone. New York, Feb. 15.���������White Star liner Adriatic reaches Liverpool safely. Cunard liner Car- mania passes safely through barred zone. Steamers Innish- bwen Head and Lambert .sunk, crews saved. Count Bernstorff, well guarded, and the German;, embassy were escorted to the liner-under strict surveillance of U. S. troops. Havana, Cuba, is practically under marshal law. ��������� Rome, Feb. 15.��������� Italian aviators drop bombs on Pola arsenal. 0. S. May Allow Allied Warships in Her Ports . Washington, Feb. 14���������Senator Salsbury today offered- a resolution to .throw down neutrality bars and,ithrow".opfen��������� ali LVS. ports to alli'ecT :warshipsy , ��������� He said: .'"This might enable the government,- 'without declaration of war; to assist preventing violations of rights to'the seas by- giving assistance to- those, at present engaged'*iri combating these violations." It is understood that 'Senator Salsbury\\ resolution has the complete approval of President Wilson. By quickly and- sharply replying to, Germany's suggestion oi negotiating for peace,, tending to avert ..war, President Wilson handedoutan hint to organized pacifists and propogandists. He pointed out -that, those working agapinst.'war. are, laboring at the wrong end/"pf the trouble! ' Ii there -is armed'cla'sh', the president emphatically said,, the blame rests upon' the'^shoulders of the German /government. .,The way to peace, he declared, is for Germany' to'"withdraw 'her' U boat decree.' ' "- ��������� ' Germany's tactics'.towards Ambassador Gerard" and' other Americans has aroused anger, and the official notice of the Yarrow- dale ��������� prisoners being-again detained by Germany served to increase the growing, animosity, against her. Demands for the release of American prisoners on board the' Yarrowdale is to be made on Germany, and with the demand will go an explanation that ftfe States is riot seizing any German ships or their crew. Count Bernstorff sails on Wednesday. Dr. Barthelme, a German newspaper man, is an unwelcome visitor and Washington prefers his return to the Vater- land with Bernstorff. ., Official heads'of "all big U. S. corporations display great readiness to act jn event of war. Pre- paring'-for- quick mobilization of troops.-, ��������� Special committee selec- ted'~fbr handling niahy angles oi the organization. President's inaugural parade to be pompous pageant. Sub Blockade Ineffective London, Feb. 14- Britain takes Germany's denial of any invitation of the United States for parleying in submarine warfare, as confirming previous reports that the Imperial government is determined submarine warfare must go on regardless of everything else. Amsterdam despatches giving this German denial today are receiving divided interest in' the press*with the announcement in the House of Commons showing the ineffectiveness )f the undersea blockade. 'f Admiral Beresford declared that Britain lost four million tons of shipping since the war began, but her shipbuilding replaced three million tons. Long list of medals conferred on Canadian officers and' men for- gallantry in' the field ' by ���������, King George,, was issued today. American Schooner Sunk Washington, Feb. 15.���������American schooner Lyman ,M. Law, 1300tons; sunk by German submarine, vessel set on fire by the bomb. Americans aboard safely landed. Break with' Austria seems inevitable. 1 President Wilson is formulating first step to protect Americans in their peaceful and legitimate errands on the high seas. According to belief of those close to the president, the recommendation of the government to actively a^sisjt American ship owners to arm their merchant ships. 'Washington suspicious of Hun influence and fear malign workings of German agents in Mexican-and Cuban affairs, may stir Carranza to hostile acts. Uprising in Cuba and government and rebel troops have already dashed at Santa Clara. the directors be instructed to engage an agent if satisfactory terms could be arranged, and report results at a meeting to be held on the 14th instant. Jottings of Bella Coola and District Ottawa, Feb. 15���������Government considering advisability of calling out'country's militia forces to patrol boundary.' Approximately fifty thousand men .will" be congregated if scheme materializes. Victoria, Feb. 15,���������Owing to "the death of Hon. Raljih,Smith the opening of parliament is delayed to March 1st,* ���������;���������;': Steamers Cross Safely New York, Feb. 14.���������Seven steamers from British ports make trip, across the ocean without mishap. , 'Cordon of warships convoyed .'them, trawlers swept lane clear of mines and cruisers gave protection. British admiralty demonstrates wonderful supremacy in protecting shipping in:the-barred zone. u Admiral Bacon says don't w.q'rry about subs, Gentian boasts not warranted. U boat successes comparatively slight and should not cause alarm. S. S. Venture was not able,to make" up the whole of the .24 hours lost on account of thick weather on the. previous trip; but arrived.in port 2 o'clock Sat-' urday morning., ' , - The arrivals.were:-Mrs. WvE. Gallienrie and-Mrs. A. Woods, who came tip from Ocean Falls. The passengers-departing were! Miss M. Clayton,- Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neale, 'B. Brynildsen and Hjalmar Schulstad. B. Brynildsen, our enterprising local merchant, is off on his annual trip to the cities of the south .to replenish his stock of merchanr dise and renew old acquaintances. He intends to be away 4 weeks. Hjalmar Schulstad becoming tired of hibernating at home decided to try his fortunes at Rivers Inlet, where it is his intention to remain through the spring and summer. A. J. Neale, assistant provincial horticulturist, .during his stay in the valley was certainly considerably handicapped by the state of the weather and the depth of the snow, but in spite of difficulties encountered he was able to accomplish a great deal of work, and the farmers are all agreed that in him they have a friend and well-informed adviser. He promised to return in about two months, when the fruit trees will receive,special attention. The raffle for an antique silver belt buckle took place at Hagensborg last Saturday and resulted ���������in.-tjiiejNickl/ finding.its way to the tpwnsite, Mr. C. Tucker being the fortunate winner. ��������� The Canadian Prisoners of War Fund benefits to the extent of $12.50_ from the sale of forty-- eight- tickets, and that amount has been forwarded to the secretary of the fund. The; Farmers-' ��������� Institute held another well attended and successful meeting at the Colony Hall, Hagensborg, on Mondays February 5th. - G. B. Olsen was elected member of the board of directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Albert Hammer, and A. Nesvold was elected auditor. Co-operation received the most attention in the'discussion which formed the main feature of the meeting. A. J. Neale, the government horticulturist, gave valuable information and advice. The farmers decided to avail themselves of an opportunity offered to buy 100 cases of stumping powder on special terms. The question of engaging an agent to sell produce was discussed and it was decided that The board of directors of the Farmers' Institute held a meeting on Monday last week,- and elected O. J. Lokken secretary- treasurer of the Agricultural Fair Association. Mark the Eggs! We have been asked to call the attention of the keepers of poultry, to the "Eggs',Marks Act," passed by the last legislature. As every person bringing eggs to market and does not comply with the provisions of the Act is liable to a fine all the way up to a hundred dollars,-it is quite important that it should be known what the Act requires. We therefore quote the section relating to first grade eggs, and it may be noted that the same rule applies to second grade, preserved and Chinese eggs: "Every person carrying on within the Province of British Columbia the business of selling o.r offering first-grade eggs for sale by retail shall cause each receptacle containing or holding such eggs to bear a placard on which shall be printed in letters not less than four inches in height the name of the Province or country of origin, and (he additional words "Fresh," "Cold- storage, "or "Preserved, "as the caso may be; such sign or placard to be so placed that same can be readily seen by all persons desirous of purchasing eggs from such persons carrying on such business." Editor, Bella Coola Courier. Sir,���������In your paper of January 13th is an article entitled "Let us hear from you." Itispossible that the article will accomplish the desired results and you will receive all the communications you can use, be that as it may, it will do no harm to say that we value the Courier and missed it during its little rest. Being a Canadian by choice as well as by birth, E-nave. a strong- interest in matters national that to me are of great importance. I also try to give matters eternal the attention proportionate to th.eir importance. It has occurred to me that since reading your article that a letter from me oc casionally might be acceptable to the Courier and its readers. You,will, perhaps, agree with me that the "Grace of God" and the "Truths of the Bible" are of great importance, and if it is not outside of the objects of the Courier I would be willing to try to place before your readers a few verses of scripture and their possible meaning and application, to us. I would try in "brotherly" love" to study with you those portions of the bible that may be especially important for our- time. Our people are laying down their lives for the nation as others are for theirs, what may we look for in' the future for the nations in the light of the bible? Our duties to .God, and the king,������ the danger of not always viewing things in war time from the Christian standpoint and of falling in this war without a title clear to a better life ought to be of sufficient importance^ engage our attention now. Thos. R. Astloford. - Firvale, E. C, Jan. 15, 1917. Hon. Ralph Smith Dies Suddenly Victoria,^Feb. 14���������Hon. Ralph ShiitK, ritmister of Finance, succumbs"to uraemie poisoning after brief illness. The announcement caused profound shock. Deceased statesman had a long and honorable record in public life. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS THE PEOPLE OF CANADA TO BEGIN NOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR THE i NEXT WAR LOAN JAN. 9. IBI7 . DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ��������� ��������� ' ' OTTAWA. Ocean Falls News. , A new hospital buildirg is Le-, ing erected and is now neaiirg completion. It will be up-to-date in all respects arid a credit to the 'enterprising management. A hall for all sorts of public gatherings is already taken in use and is much appreciated by the people. A Fire Hall is another public building going up. It is being erected close to ' Dr. Quinlan's quarters, the post office, as it is feared that the activity displayed by the energetic postmaster may cause heat through friction suf- ficient to endanger property. Quite an army of Japs are engaged in digging trenches for sewers. The work was held up for a while by the great fall of snow, but is now 'again proceeding at full blast. One day one of these' Japs was completely buried by a cave in; after one- half hour's .frantic digging he' was pulled cut and everybody expected him to be either dead or at least considei'ably the worse, for wear; but our Jap merely shook himself, said "thank you" and went immediately to work again. ' ' ; . ^ -; The work .'on the big dam is going ahead rapidly as is also the. building of the huge paper mill' which is all.concrete.. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Woods are in from their camp. Their launch has had its cabin all torn off by the action of heavy seas washing over-it and piling it on the shore. The Bentink (the company's tug) towed the launch to Ocean Falls where it is being repaired. W.- E. Gallienne from Bella Coola, has moved down here and ' has gone to'work in the foundry. Qli)urrlt ito? 1 Sunday School Church Service - 10:45 a.m. ,-'.; 7:30 p.m. V Preacher for Sunday���������Rev. t W. H. Gibson.. r ���������.��������� ���������������������������������������������/.:��������������������������� A All Are Welcome. / BELLA COOLA COURIER Saturday, February 17, I9i7 The Courier bearers. They know what the military situation is and that is ! Published Weekly at Bella Coola ry j why they are throwing prudence tub Bella Coola Publishing Co. I/rn. I ,', ... . , land law to the winds. ��������� In conclusion, let me say this The barbarous and piratical warfare <which Prussia brings to our coasts finds us ready all along the line. We are organized; we have a capable government; we put our house in order just in time. Berlin knows it���������knows that we will be stronger and stronger as time goes on." SUBSCRIPTION RATF.S: Canada 1 Year $1.00 6 Month. 0.75 3 Months 0.50 United State* 1 Year $1.50 United Kingdom 1 Year....' $1.00 Subscription! payable in advance. Subscribers not receiving their copy regularly please notify the management at once. Changes in address should be sent in as soon as possible. For Advertising Rates, Apply at Office. To Correspondents���������While unobjectionable anonymous communications will be published, the name and address of every writer of such letters must be ifiven to the editor. The Editor reserves the riitht to refuse publication of any letter. All manuscript at writer's risk, 'Gallic jiopttlt iwprrma wit Iwe." SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1917. Britain's Mighty Army. Those people throughout the world who had not a full knowledge of the indomitable spirit of the British people have, until quite recently, had a certain contempt for Britain's army.' While they conceded her supremacy on the sea they believed that her organization of,the army was in- efficient and her conduct of the war blundering as compared with the other great European powers. But this adverse opinion is rapidly giving way to admiration as the fact is becoming under- stood that in the two and one- half'years since the war started Britain's'army. has developed into Europe's greatest war machine The Fire Spreads. The United States has, in her dealings with German outrages, shown a patience unparalled in history. ��������� , There may be several reasons for this attitude, such as being far removed from the scenes off war her people failed to realize its horrors; the large number of German-Americans among her citizens, the profits derived from the manufacture of munitions for the belligerents, unprepared- ness, etc. .German violations cf the international rules restricting war- i fare were, in instances where lives of U. S. citizens had been lost, met by protests which did not avail to any great extent. ' But at last the patience of this the most patient of nations is broken and United States has severed her diplomatic relations with Germany, and at this writing is on the verge of war. ���������Germany's note to United States of January 31st declaring that beginning February 1st unrestricted submarine warfare will be beguri^against her enemies or any neutrals venturing NO ALUM ( \V*aRJEDJc^ -PRINTED < ^WHITEST iliiS will iifll Germany's not excepted. ^ A statement to this effect has I within certain areas of the ocean recently appeared in the press js the last straw which broke the and it may be necessary to state that it is not from some over- enthusiastic admirer of everything British, but from a man of the highest intelligence and broadest knowledge, who for his persistent criticism of Britain's conduct of the war in its first stages was openly and generally branded as a traitor and his arrest as such was at one time seriously considered. Lord Northcliffe, the owner of the London Times and generally admitted the greatest living journalist, on his return from a visit to the western front in reply to the question: "Why has Germany taken this action?" namely, as regards unrestricted submarine warfare, said: "The Prussian reason is this: They are desperate; we have whipped them. They had the greatest war machine ever constructed; We stopped them at the Marne. -After wiping but between. Mons and. Meaux practically the entire British trained strength, they have waited until England has overtaken and passed them in men and material. Our gallant Allies held them while we made ready, splendidly ready; . "I have been a critic of our preparations. I am just back from France, where I have seen bur army, so I use words accurately in' describing it. It is beyond praise. "We now stand on the land as on- the sea. We havejgot Prussia in a corner. She is doomed. Her ruling house sacrificed eyerthing for a trust in crowns. They hoped to seat the despot on many thrones camel's back and United States rebels. Germany graciously permits the United States to send once a week one ship from New York to Britain and one from England to New York under various restrictions, the ship to be painted in rainbow colors and flying certain flags. Hitherto, the United States government has shown absolute indifference to German outrages and violations of the laws of humanity and international law as long as these were confined to the enemies of Germany or small nations such as Norway, but at this the latest outburst of fright- fulness of which she cannot es cape she can contain her- lofty attitude no longer. President Wilson after handing the German ambassador his1 passports made a report of his action to Congress in a speech and the response he met there showed that the people of United States are roused at last and will not allow themselves to be shamefully treated any longer. , Mr. Wilson has directed notes to the neutral nations asking them to follow the example set by his government and break relations with Germany. For this act, which in the eyes of the Hun is more unfriendly. than" wilful murder, Germany feels highly offended and threatens to declare war on United States'. And thus the conflagration is ever spreading, and it seems to us when in a pessimistic mood that in time it will involve'the whole world. o o o o o ' But we are not pessimistic. Although deplorable it may be this new phase of frightfulness must so arouse the- neutral na- tions that there will be a joint effort of some kind on their part which will bring the war to ah earlier end. Already numerous nations have announced their approval of President Wilson's actions and the result of Germany's defiance of the laws of nations will be that she will lose even the nominal or seeming friendship of the neutral world. o o o o o Even hospital ships will not be spared by this wholesale murderer of Europe. In the rules of war there is of course legitimate destruction of life, but it has long been an established and observed rule that the killingof non-combatants is murder pure and simple. -Germany has under various pretexts killed non-combatants, men, women and children j by th^'thousands since the war began' and announces that she will continue to do so. And her rulers have the hardihood to even appeal to God for His help in their disregard of His laws. i O 0 Q . o o f , The only' explanation to be found for Germany's defiance of all accepted rules of warfare is that her internal conditionsare so desperate that she adopts any means' to bring the war to an early conclusion. It is to be i hoped she may succeed in this praiseworthy effort. O ' O O O 0 The' New .York Globe describes the unrestricted submarine, warfare as an act of criminal insani- ty in the following statement: "Having begun the European war by an act ot perfidy, the German government now seeks to end it by an act of criminal insanity. . . . Upon neutral rights Germany would wipe her feetas upon a door-mat." In the face of such crimes against her fellow-nations where will Germany stand in-her relations to them when' the war is over?- o' o o o o An Election Impracticable. The statesmen of Canada, who in their anxiety to ��������� show their loyalty, patriotism and appreciation of the soldiers at a time when they were charged with looting the treasury in favor of their henchmen by allowing them o ll excessive prices for war supplies, passed a bill to give the soldiers overseas an opportunity to vote in the coming election. They now find it is impracticable, to carry out the provisions of the Act and urges this as a reason against a war-time election. Any one, not a demagogue, Mackay Smith, Blair & Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER, B.C. :���������: Who] DRY GOODS AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS OF "PRIDE OF THE WEST' BRAND SHIRTS, PANTS, OVERALLS, MACKINAW 'MADE IN B. C Send for Catalogue Prompt Attention Given Letter Orders THE BRITISH COLUMBIA NURSERIES CO. LTD., WANT MEN toWesent of 1493 SEVENTH AVE. W., VANCOUVER, B. C��������� them in different parts of the Province in the sale of their well-known hardy nursery stock for spring (1917) delivery. The work is pleasant and remunerative. Honest, energetic men only are needed. We particularly want a good man on the G. T. P. Railway. Planters should write at once for our 80 page Catalogue. "Produce more 1917."���������Hon. Martin Burrell, Dominion Minister of Finance. ROYAL STANDARD FIELD SEEDS WE are extending our already extensive field seed business for 1917. It is the desire of the Canadian Government that the people produce as much, as possible during the ensuing year, and we are arranging with the leading dealers throughout British Columbia and Alberta to carry a complete line of, ROYAL STANDARD'FIELD SEEDS. These seeds are the choicest it is possible to secure in the World's Markets. They are Government inspected and carefully selected for purity. Seeds should be purchased early as prices inevitably advance as' , the Season progresses.' In all probability the market will be short' and it will be difficult later in the year to make purchases. Order ROYAL STANDARD Field Seeds NOW. If your dealer cannot supply you write us.and we will ship to you direct. WRITE TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION AND PRICE LIST, Vancouver Milling & Grain Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER, B. C. Canada's Boys Want Smokes! knew all along that this Act.was mere play to the galleries"'and that it was of no practical value either to the soldiers or to the country. But in' a matter con- cerning,the rights and privileges of those who are risking ;their lives in the defence of our country it is not expedient to be critical and therefore the Act'was not seriously opposed. 0' course, no one denies the right for the soldiers to have a voice in the'affairs of the nation; but in.their case there are many elements that make the exercise of that right impracticable. And now when the opposition is demanding, an appeal to the country the prime minister urges the action of his government in giving the soldiers on service in Europe a chance to vote as an excuse for not being willing to comply with the laws of the land in this respect. The Prince Rupert Empire man, who is a' candidate'.for the House'of ���������Commons' for this Rid- Compare���������-Price for Price������������������ GREAT" WEST TEA with the teas you are now using. It's Better! LEESON, DICKIE, GROSS & CO., Ltd. Wholesale Grocers Vancouver, B. C. HOE D?[! HOE ]& Will You Help; While others stand for what will benefit their party, he stands' for what will benefit these di3-' We are acting as trust'tricts. If so, Mr. Francis R. Jones will be pleased to answer any enquiries addressed to the Canadian Office of the Over-Seas Club, Room 28, Windsor Hotel, Montreal, and will be glad to supply.. Collecting Books, Contribution Cards, Boxes and Circulars to any who are willing to assist. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.e.;LT0. REGULAR FREIGHT .AND PASSENGER SERVICE ///���������' *���������'������������������: BETWEEN ; ;^ ���������;;���������,, ".-.-.���������.: BELLA COOLA and VANCOUVER 5. S. TOtfnOStlH Leaves Vancouver every Tuesday at 9 p. m.' (Victoria'..day previous.) Leaves Bella Coola Fridays p.m. ' S. S. " COQUITLAM" sails from Vancouver fortnightly, carrying Gasoline and Explosives, will call at Bella Coola by arrangement. For rates of Freights, Fares and other information,, apply to Head Office, Cabrall St., Vancouver ; \o'r Geo. McGregor, agent, 1003 Government St., Victoria. ^d HOE 5]������[C 30C W uurv������iiuiiim������������mmijun jmumimbi 'MumaaMum Saturday, February 17, 1917 ' BELLA; COOLA COURIER jHOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE AT PAR DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE IN SUMS OF $500 OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF. Principal repayable 1st October, 1919. Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent per annum from the' date of purchase. ��������� << , Holders of this stock will have the privilege of surrendering at par and accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue in Canada other than an issue of Treasury Bills or other like short date security. ' Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only. , , A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will bo allowed to recognized bond and stock brokers on allotments made In respect of applications for this stock which bear their stamp. For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. f DEPARTMENT OF HNAWCC, OTTAWA. ' ' OCTOBEH 7th. 1916. mrr- Steps in Butter-Making. , One great difficulty which meets the farmers in our district in dealing with dairying is how to obtain a market for the butter. ^There i3 not a,sufficient number of cows in the settlement yet to make it possible to operate a creamery profitably, and the butter made by the different housewives varies so much that it is found impossible to findsteady customers for it. . - The Farmers' Institute has decided to employ a sales agent to dispose of the produce of the valley. Among his duties will be the sale of this variegated butter. It is our belief he will find this task beyond his ingenuity or resourcefulness. Some plan must be found to" make the butter uniform. We believe such a'plan could be, devised without having 'a creamery, and Mr. Neale, our efficient government agricultural adviser, has promised that when he next calls on our farmers he will present a practical way of "oveTcoming' this difficulty. , 0 In the meantime let our farm- ers study and practice ways by which the cream be made as good as possible as it must be clear to everybody that without' good cream there can be no good butter. V. R. Jones of the Dairy Husbandry Department at the South Dacota State College, tells in the-Farm Journal- How to Produce Good Milk. Cows must be healthy and kept clean. The barn should be kept clean, well lighted and ventilated. The barn-yard should be kept clean and properly drained. Utensils should be thoroughly washed and scalded or steamed and kept in a clean room. ��������� Cows should be fed good wholesome food and pure water. Milkers and attendants who come in contact with the milk should be healthy and clean. Cows should not be fed at milking time or immediately before. Dust from feed falls into the milk' and contaminates it with germs. Wipe the udder and side of cow with a damp cloth and milk with clean, dry hands. Use a small top milking pail. This helps to keep foreign matter from the milk. Immediately after, milking remove the mi)k to a separate room from the barn, to be strained and cooled. Cool the milk to as low a temperature as possible without freezing. Forty or 50������ F. retards growth of most germs, and particularly those that cause milk to sour quickly. ' In summer keep flies out of the barn and milk room. One fly may carry, as many as 150,000 germs to the milk. These may be disease germs. Manure should not' be allowed to accumulate around the barn���������it is a breeding place.for flies. The number of bacteria in milk depends largely upon cleanliness of milking and handling,-temperature at which milk is kept and age of milk. Therefore, clean milk and quick cooling are very important factors in producing pure dairy products. Cows fed a ration composed largely of ensilage produced seventeen per. cent more milk and twenty-eight per cent more butterfat than those given a ration consisting mainly of grain in a feeding test conducted for 121 days at the Ohio Experiment Station. The silage ration was also cheaper for milk production.- The cows gained nearly eight per cent in milk yield when put on the silage ration. They produced butterfat at a cost of 13c. a pound, while the cost of a pound from the cows fed mainly grain was 22c. ��������� ' ��������� SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS QpAL MINING RIGHTS of the Dominion, in V Manitoba, Saskatchewan and alberta, the Yukon Territory, tbe-NoETH-WESTTcRRi- TCK1B3 and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one yearn at an annual rental of $1 an acre. ��������� Not more than 2,500 acres will be leased to one applicant. , - ' Application for a lease must be made bj- the applicant in person to tfee Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed teiritory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract ap. plied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Kach application must be accompanied by a fee of J5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output oi the mine at the rate of Ave cents per ton. " The person operating the mine shall fiiriiihh the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the'royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. - The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever availuble surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of ���������themine at the rale of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. B.���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.���������30690. BUSINESS CARDS (HI 30C ������ Fur Sales Agency Pensions for Soldiers. r , ^ The Dominion Government has appointed a Board of Pension Commissioners for Canada with offices ,in "Ottawa. As this Board wish to cause as little delay'as possible in dealing with commu- Tiications with regard to pensions, they wish the public to correspond directly with the Board of Pension Commissioners, Ottawa. A good deal of delay may be caused by communications being sent through other Departments of the Government. The Patriotic Fund Association and the Military Hospitals Commission have kindly consented to give information and assistance to those wishing to write direct to the Board of Pension Commissioners. These societies.haye offices in certain localities in Canada.' In addition, in order to facilitate the granting of pensions, the Board is.opening branch pension offices in Vancouver, Cal- gary, Edmonton, Regiha, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Barrie, Kingston,, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, St. John's and Halifax. All information with' regard to pensions may be ob tained from these offices. 600 dealers and trappers of B. C, Yukon and Alaska have taken advantage of our Fur Sales Agency for 3 years. .Our sealed bid plan whereby 15 or 20 of the biggest fur. buyers in the world bid on your fur instead of one individual house assures the ��������� highest market price always. - We hold sales monthly, but will ad- Vance 75 per cent, of value on receipt, Sending balance immediately after Bale. Our commission is only 3'to 4 per cent. LITTLE BROS. FUR SALES AGENCY, LTD. 54 POWELL ST., VANCOUVER, B. C. [311'" IP' ������l 0 ^-r^iis.^-i^t .-���������^-r^i-^S iir-ir^r*1 L������2t3^as3a TheMason <������r RischPiano of to-day will make plain our privilege to stale with authority: "NO FINER PIANO MADE I" SOLD DIRECT BY THE MANUFACTURERS l>f tfjl Let us attend your Victor Record JJ mail orders���������our service is intelligent and guaranteed. Write for Catalogue ' Mason & Risch Ltd. 738 GRANVILLE ST., VANCOUVER, B. C. iS^s���������^r-=JlKS������S^^~������3������s^igEgSjKj~g: =._i:^_J!!5S3^ii--; Dealers and trappers VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTBICT OF COAST���������BAHGE III. Take Notice " that I, Thoma9 J. Whiteside, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation builder, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following- described land: Commencing at a post situated on the north shore of Jackson Passage, about one-half (1-2) mile within the entrance and near a small stream, thence North 20 chains, thence West20 chains, thence South 20 chain3, to the shore, thence following the shore line to the point of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. THOMAS J. WHITESIDE. Dated, November 30, 1916. Jan. 6-March VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTBICT OF COAST���������BANGS IIX. Take Notice that I, Mark Smaby, of Ocean Falls, B. C, occupation timber HARRY HANSON "1S5J^SLE .... of prince Rupert inyentor of the Harry Hanson Special Water Heater < (Patented \n Canada) will make a-trip to Bella Coola to introduce his patented rapid heating water coil, -also to do whateverfplumbing or water pipe work thereimay be a call for. '-.: w If you have a pump and a good g well you do not need: any city, | water works to have all the con- X veniences. of-modern, home com- ��������� forts. Harry Hanson can im-i provise a system with, ordinary whisky barrells'���������;' and.' one hour's pujfftpjrigieacli.day. -He has, sev- : 0rai:bf these systems-installed as far north -as Srhithers and Terrace. Send him an ordinary floor plan of your home and what you want, also the location of pump. State if you want hot and - cold water or cold water only. Will be pleased"to.estimate on your work. HarryHanson t^"^10 :"': P. 0. Box 395 139 Zricl Ave., Prince Rupert, B.C. cruiser, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: , , Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Pulp Lease 205;' thence North 20 chains; thence East 20, chains; thence North 20 chains; thence East 20 chains; thence South 20 chains; thence East 40 chains; thence South 20 ( chains; thence East 20 chains; thence; South 7 .chains more or less to high: water mark of Cousin's Inlet; thence following along said high water mark, in a westerly direction to a point due' east of this post; thence West 12 chains , more or less to this post, containing 140 acres more or less. (Signed) MARK SMABY. Date, December 26, 1916. Jan. 27--Mnr. 24, J&, ^L/HAT person so happy and conten- '' ted as the prosperous farmer? \j|/HAT person so independent? . \A/HAT ambition more noble than to be a producer of the necessaries of life? Bella Coola farmers are independent; they ate'strangers to hard times. ��������� f-.-������_-.;-��������� :*i~���������������'-.>������ ���������*"_; .Jl..���������:.������������������ ".:''2iii?.--.'5"):.'< View ofa ranch in Bella Coola Valley. =1 for THE REASONS ���������*��������� tion of affairs are obvious to this enviable condi- anyone who knows the Bella Coola Valley. .The. land is fertile and needs little or no irrigation. The climate is mild and enjoyable ; long warm summers with sufficient rainfall and .mild winters make for excellent crops. Large and small fruits, garden and field crops are grown to the' best advantage. This fact was established at- the Prince Rupert exhibition last-year when farm produce from Bella Coola Valley carried away over twenty first prizes. c=D\ ELLA COOLA and the surrounding country possesses wonderful wealth in timber, as yet almost entirely undeveloped, and perhaps at no other point on the Northern Coast is there the same opportunity for a remunerative investment as in a saw mill at Bella Coola. CZD SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF BELLA COOLA COURIER. Subscriptions Payable in Advance. CANADA. One Year :.....:.:..... Six Months ....'-,-��������� Three Months ......... .$1.00 . 0.75 . 0.50 UNITED STATES. One Year. $1.50 United Kingdom and the Continent. One Year. .....-. .$1.00 SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO. BELLA COOLA, B. C. Enclosed please find for Bella Coola Courier for... LTD. . subscription Name ��������� . ...... . ���������: ;��������� P.6..J...........;.......... Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed u BELLA COOLA COURIER ' '��������� ^Saturday, Felruary 17, 1917 ONE DOLLAR FOR ONE YEAR The Courier is the only newspaper published on the mainland coasl; between Vancouver and Prince Rupert. A distance of six hundred miles. It will be to your interest to keeP wett, in~ formed regarding the happenings throughout the Northern section of this Province��������� THE "COURIER" GIVES THEM. General Botha, premier of South Africa. ADVERTISERS Now is the time to keep' your, name before the public. No manufacturer or wholesalehouse can afford to let slip the opportunity of increased sales that public advertising brings. DEAL ESTATE booms .in the cities have come and gone. People are beginning to flock to the country. The North-West Coast of British Columbia offers opportunities for all. Did not know, is no excuse. Investors should .keep posted on developments by reading the "Courier." You are judged by the stationery that^you use. Let us do your job printing. We will do it right. DUILD UP YOUR HOME TOWN. Do not talk-support home industries���������talk is cheap. The best way to show that you are in earnest is to practise it. Support the "Courier" and you are doing something for yourself and your community. A Letter Trom Ingvald Ursetli. ' ' December 24, 1916. Christmas Eve,���������just think of it! And here am 1, some thousands of miles separated from everything dear to almost every man's heart. 'What memories throng one's mind at such a"time and under such circumstances. But in spite of the many leagues I am determined to have my way and be with you tonight in thought and mind���������a poor makeshift perhaps, but still it hulps. C^ O 0 o o It's been very quiet tonight, only the occasional solemn boom of a gun breaks in upon one's 'dreamy air-castles, and you are rudely brought to earth again, back to realities. Peace on earth, indeed, is it not a hollow mockery? Still, it has withstood the Ages. There must bcgenuinesa-soniewhere if we can only find it. ' But these are sombre reflexions, are they not? We should be happy tonight, and right here is where 1 for one commence. ^ Don't imagine for a minute I that we are entirely without our . doings." We are not to be out- i done in the line of "eats" either, for there is a good, big chunk of that impervious substance known as "puddin" for each and every mother's son of us. And also various other triumphs known only to the initiated. Some of the fellows are practising Christmas Carols tonight, just fancy! Even now their raucous efforts'beat upon my ears, and I am not close to the quartette by any means. I'll finish this tomorrow night. Perhaps something will transpire in the course of the day which will merit chronicling. O ��������� i O c" O Tuesday, 2Gth. Did not finish this yesterday, was kept quite busy. Military duties .took up i all the f.n-enoon and in the p. m. i we bjstow ed our presence upon one or two little functions gotten $ 25.OO FOR $21.60 50:00 " 43.00 100.00 " 86.00 INDIVIDUAL PURCHASES LIMITED TO *J503. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY AT ANY BANK OR ANY MONEY ORDER POST OFFICE FlNANOE^DBPARTMBN' <J|ttawa JAN. 9, 1917 up in celebration of the day. Through the generosity of the 0. C. a number of us were provided with an excellent dinner. And then at night a concert'and entertainment at the local Y. M. C. A. This was carried out. in a big barn all prettily decorated an8 lit up with candles. Singing by the audience formed the principal part of the program. Everything was sung and played, rag-, time and all. ' o o o o o , What you saw about the 102nd in the papers is all, true, and more too. Our boys were indeed very lucky, if one can call it that. They have all been in some queer old corners, but-when-the smoke lifted, the delegates from little, old B. C, were,still intact and very much on the job. o o o o Thanks so much for last parcel of socks, etc., just received. Always so nice to get things from home. Am keeping a sharp lookout for that fruit cake'. Wont it taste good. Wish I was within raiding distance of your pantry right now.���������Love to you all. Ingvald. Dry Goods and Notions Staple and Fancy Groceries t CLUB OFFER 55% We have pleasure in announcing that we have made ar- rangements with two of the leading weekly publications so that our subscribers may have the best of reading at substantially reduced rates. The Courier , . .. -. . $1.00 g , ��������� Farmers Advocate & Home Journal, Winnipeg 1.50 , ������ paplrf, nr. tor . . $������.UU $2.50 The Courier . ' . Canadian Countryman, Toronto $1.00 1.50 $2.50 Both papers for . . $2.00 The Courier . . ���������. . ��������� $1-00 Both papers Family Herald & Weekly Star, Montreal . . LOO, for $j 75 $2.00 ��������� ��������� in The four papers may be had for $4.50. in The celebration of Christmas by soldiers lighting to secure permanent peace is in accordance with the spirit of Christianity. j-*r*-iTf ���������"-***��������� ���������*waj������-������'-jjf���������iiwi '"Pi IE I wo principal reasons 1 why you should buy "Shamrock" Hams, Bacon, Lard, etc., arc: TIDCT I- JLW.J I." $1 a Year s every Saturday at BELLA COOLA, B. C. There is none better. SECOND��������� They are the only brands produced in B. C. under government inspection. Ask for "SHAMROCK" ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER" * BUTTER EGGS and keep your money at home. P. BURNS & CO., Ltd. Packers and Provisioned ' Calgary . Vancouver Edmonton Royal Household Flour always gives satisfaction Better order a bag now From ALL GOOD GROCERS HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE CAMP. HEAf ING AND COOK STOVES Large and well, assorted stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing, Shirts and Underwear We carry the largest and most up-to-date stock of Men's, Women's ancl Children's Shoes in all styles &t the lowest possible price. Men's Furnishings to suit individual tastes ������ S Tents-Pack and Riding Saddles Settlers, Prospe&ors, Hunters, Trappers, Campers and Land-Seekers will find it to their advantage to look over our stock. Nothing but the moft suitable articles are kept at prices that invite competition. Varnishes - Stains Crockery and Glassware of all kinds Patent Medicines of all descriptions Best brands of Flour; . Feed and Grain of all sorts kept on hand.. Prompt service Best Goods���������Lowest Prices���������Largest Stock RAW FURS BOUGHT AND SOLD B. BRYNILDSEN & CO., BELLA COOLA, B.C. mmam������m������������iimra & ess \ t you want good sport 1sit bella coola. excel- Lent hunting and fishing. WEATHER REPORT FOR JANUARY Compiled by Mr. C H. Urseth, of the Bella Coola Observatory. Temperature: Maximum, 33. Minimum, 24. Highest Max. (9th)45. Lowest Min. (30th) 12 below zero. Rainfall, 3.51. Snow 16in. Rainfall for the year (1916) 40.89 inches. >L/5���������NO. .10 BELLA COOLA, B. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917. $1.00 a Year rhite Star Liner Sunk ondon, Feb. 14������������������ Five persons re killed' outright when sub- rine sunk the White Star liner ric, seventeen of the crew are ssing. The Afric was in the ploy of the" British govern- nt and was a steel vessel of 000 tons. British steamer i-eland, 1960 tons, also sunk. urvivors of the steamer Saxo- n .- landed today. Two boat ds of survivors were afloat on > open sea for 68 hours. Three ericans among the crew. reek steamer Aghois Sypridi- 768,tons, sunk, he Times newspaper received m the Serbian legation a copy a photo found on the. body of German officer, showing six bians hanging to posts near railway station of Krushe- z, Serbian territory now in session of Austria. Between y and sixty thousand women children have been deported interned in Austria for mes. ritish officials think Austria uld like to quit, butWilhelm's it to Vienna1 may bolster up r flagging spirit, euterdespatches from Berne s officials ofztrade unions and bialistiorganization&r num ber- approximately ten thousand, herto exempted from military Irvice have been called up. / o news from any of fronts. U.S. May Allow Allied Warships in Her Ports uenos Ayres, Feb. 14.���������Re- irt says that a British cruiser ts the German raider after a iielling battle off the Brazilian ast. |Berlin, Feb. 15.���������Germany's rder dated February 12th, made iblic today, declaring the "days grace" in submarine warfare ours. All ships which ply in irred zone do so with full knowledge of the dangers imminent them and their crews. [Paris, Feb. 15.���������German submarine campaign so farjs inef- Jctive. Last Monday 112 ships itered French ports. A"reward 1 five hundred francs to the crew |nking a submarine is offered. ^Copenhagen, Feb. 15���������Norway id Sweden delivered identical l&spatches to Germany in protest fainst the barred zone. ?New York, Feb. 15.���������White itar liner Adriatic reaches Liv- ^pool safely. Cunard liner Car- lania passes safely through Barred zone. Steamers Innish- ren Head and Lambert .sunk, Stews saved. Count Bernstorff, well guard- "3, and the German embassy h> oSgiWere escorted to the liner-under ^tjpfcrict surveillance of U. S. troops. \������*jL Havana, Cuba, is practically * Sounder marshal law. "\%' ��������� Washington, Feb. 14���������Senator Salsbury today Offered-a resolution'.'to '-throw ;down neutrality bars andJihrpvv 0p6n all' U-' S. ports to .ailiecT iwarsMpSv- ��������� He said: -'.This' might enable the government,--without declaration of war, to assist preventing violations of rights to;the seas by giving - assistance'-:-to* ��������������������������� those at present engaged-irt combating these violations." It is understood that --Senator Salsbury'* resolution has the .complete approval of'President Wjlson. By quickly and-sharply replying to Germany's suggestion oi negotiating for peace tending to avert war, President Wilson handed'out an hint to organized pacifists arid propogandists. He pointed out that, those working against/w.af. are laboring at the wrong end "of the trouble. If there -is armed5 cla'shj the presi- dentemphatically said,.the blame rests upon -the shoulders of the German '"government. .The way to" peace, he declared, is for Germany" to" withdraw 'her' U bdat decree. ... ; ' - .Germany's tactics .towards Ambassador Gerard and other Americans has - aroused anger, an d the official notice of the Yarrow- date- prisoners being- again de- tained.by Germany served to increase the growing, animosity, against her. Demands for tht release of American prisoners on board the Yarrowdale is to be made on Germany, and with the demand will go an explanation that the States is not seizing any German ships or their crew. Count Bernstorff sails on Wednesday. Dr. Barthelme, a German newspaper man, is an unwelcome visitor and Washington prefers his return to the Vater- land with Bernstorff. ��������� Official heads'of all big U. S. corporations display great readiness to act in event of war. Pre- paringfor-quick mobilization of troops.- ��������� Special committee selec- tedfor handling many angles oi the organization. President's inaugural parade to be pompous pageant. Sub Blockade Ineffective Rome, Feb. 15.���������Italian avia- * ���������'jt.tors drop bombs on Pola arsenal. *������* -/J** Ottawa, Feb. 15���������Government ^Considering advisability of calling x. Out "country's militia forces to t patrol boundary. Approximately \nfty thousand men .will be con- , * frregated if scheme materializes. ( Victoria, Feb. 15,���������Owing to 'the death of Hon. Ralph Smith the opening of parliament is delayed to March 1st, Steamers Cross Safely New York, Feb. 14.���������Seven steamers from British ports make trip across the ocean without mishap. Cordon of warships convoyed .'them, trawlers swept lane clear of mines and cruisers gave protection. British admiralty demonstrates wonderful supremacy in protecting shipping in.the-barred zone. Admiral Bacon says don't worry about subs, German boasts not warranted. U boat successes comparatively slight and should not cause alarm. Hon. Ralph Smith Dies Suddenly Victoria, Feb. 14���������Hon. Ralph Smith, rmhister of Finance, succumbs to uraemic poisoning after brief illness. The announcement caused profound shock. Deceased statesman had a long and honorable record in public life. London, Feb. 14- Britain takes Germany's denial of any invitation of the United States for parleying in submarine warfare, as confirming previous reports fhat the Imperial government is determined submarine warfare must go on regardless of everything else. Amsterdam despatches giving this German denial today are receiving divided interest in the pfess-with the announcement in the House of Commons showing the ineffectiveness )f the undersea blockade. \Admiral Beresford declared that Britain lost four million tons of shipping since the war began, but her shipbuilding replaced three million tons. Long list of medals conferred on Canadian officers and men for gallantry in the field by King George,, was issued today. American Schooner Sunk Washington, Feb. 15.���������American schooner Lyman M. Law, 1300tons, sunk by German submarine, vessel set on fire by the bomb. Americans aboard safely landed. Break with Austria seems inevitable. President Wilson is formulating first step to protect Americans in their peaceful and legitimate errands on the high seas. According to belief of those close to the president, the recommendation of the government to actively assist American ship owners to arm their merchant ships. Washington suspicious of Hun influence and fear malign workings of German agents in Mexican: and Cuban affairs, may stir Carranza to hostile acts. Uprising in Cuba and government and rebel troops have already clashed at Santa Clara. ! the directors be instructed to en- igage an agent if satisfactory . terms could be arranged, and report results at a meeting tobe held on the 14th instant. jottings of Bella Coola and District S. S. Venture was not able to make" up the whole of the .24 hours lost on account of thick weather on the. previous trip; but arrivedin port 2 o'clock Saturday morning. ; The arrivalsvwere:^Mrs. W>' E:- Gallienne and - Mrs. A. Woods, who came up from Ocean Falls. The passengers departing were! Miss M. Clayton,- Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neale, JB. Brynildsen and Hjalmar Schulstad. B. Brynildsen, our enterprising local merchant, is off on his annual trip to the cities of the south to replenish his stock of merchandise and renew old acquaintances. He intends to be away 4 weeks. Hjalmar Schulstad becoming tired of hibernating at home decided to try his fortunes at Rivers Inlet, where it is his intention to remain through the spring and summer. A. J. Neale, assistant provincial horticulturist, during his stay in the valley was certainly considerably handicapped by the state of the weather and the depth of the snow, but in spite of difficulties encountered he was able to accomplish a great deal of work, and the farmers are all agreed that in him they have a friend and well-informed adviser. He promised to return in about two months, when the fruit trees will receive special attention. The raffle for an antique silver belt buckle took place at Hagensborg last Saturday and resulted ���������in^e.huckle^ findingJis way to the town site, Mr. C. Tucker being trie fortunate winner. The Canadian Prisoners of War Fund benefits to the extent of $12.50 from the sale of forty-- eight- tickets, and that amount has been forwarded to the secretary of the fund. The Farmers-' Institute held another well attended and successful meeting at the Colony Hall, . Hagensborg, on Monday, February 5th. , G. B. Olsen was elected member of the board of directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Albert Hammer, and A. Nesvold was elected auditor. Co-operation received the most attention in the^discussion which formed the main feature of the meeting. A. J. Neale, the government horticulturist, gave valuable information and advice. The farmers decided to avail themselves of an opportunity offered to buy 100 cases of stumping powder on special terms. The question of engaging an agent to sell produce was discussed and it was decided that The board of directors of the Farmers' Institute held a meeting on Monday last week, and elected O. J. Lokken secretary- treasurer of the Agricultural Fair Association. Mark the Eggs! We have been asked to call the attention of the keepers of poultry to the "Eggs Marks Act," passed by the last legislature. As every person bringing eggs, to market and does not comply with the provisions of the Act is liable to a fine all the way up to a hundred dollars, it is quite important that it should be known what the Act requires. We therefore quote the section relating to first grade eggs, and it may be noted that the same rule applies to second grade, preserved and Chinese eggs: "Every person carrying on within the Province of British Columbia the business of selling o_r offering first-grade eggs for sale by retail shall cause each receptacle containing or holding such eggs to bear a placard on which shall be printed in letters not less than four inches in height the name of the Province or country of origin, and the additional words "Fresh," "Cold- casionally might be acceptable to the Courier and its readers. You will, perhaps, agree with me that the "Grace of God" and the "Truths of the Bible" are of great importance, and if it is not outside of the objects of the Courier I would be willing to try to place before your readers a. few verses of scripture and their possible meaning and application to us. I would try in."brotherly" love" to study with you those portions of the bible that may be especially important for our time. Our people are laying down their lives for the nation as others are for theirs, what may we look for in the future for the nations in the-light of the bible? Our duties to God, and the king, the danger of not always viewing things in war time from the Christian standpoint and of falling in this war without a title clear to a better life ought to be of sufficient importance to engage our attention now. Thos. R. Astleford. Firvale, E. C, Jan. 15, 1917. storage," or "Preserved," as the case may be; such sign or placard to be so placed that same can be readily seen by all persons desirous of purchasing eggs from such persons carrying on such business." Editor, Bella Coola Courier. Sir,���������In your paper of January 13th is an article entitled "Let us hear from you." Itispossible that the article will accomplish the desired results and you will receive all the communications you can use, be that as it may, it will do no harm to say that we value the Courier and missed it during its little rest. Being a Canadian by choice as well as by birth, I have, a strong interest in matters national that to me are of great importance. I also try to give matters eternal the attention proportionate to their importance. It has occurred to me that since reading your article that a letter from me oc- THE MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS THE PEOPLE OF CANADA TO BEGIN NOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR THE H NEXT WAR LOAN JAN. f. ���������j 1917 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OTTAWA Ocean Falls News. A new hospital buildirg is being erected and is now neaiirg completion. It will be up-to-date in all respects and acredit to the;, enterprising management. ... A hall for all sorts of public gatherings is already taken in. use and is much appreciated by the people. A Fire Hall is another public building going up. It is being erected close to Dr. Quinlan's quarters, the post office, as it is feared that the activity displayed by the energetic postmaster may cause heat through friction sufficient to endanger property. Quite an army of Japs are engaged in digging trenches for sewers. The work was hejd up for a while by the great fall of snow, but is now again proceeding at full blast. One day one of these Japs was completely buried by a cave in; after one- half hour's frantic digging he was pulled cut and everybody expected him to be either dead or at least considerably the worse for wear; but our Jap merely shook himself, said "thank you" and went immediately to work again. The work on the big dam is going ahead rapidly as is also the building of the huge paper mill which is all concrete. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Woods are in from their camp. Their launch has had its cabin all torn off by the action of heavy seas washing over-it and piling it on the shore. The Bentink (thecompany's tug) towed the launch to Ocean Falls where it is being repaired. W. E. Gallienne from Bella Coola, has moved clown here and has gone to work in the foundry. ��������� ff> -<\r> ~-r������<r> .<t o <% o <\ r^-<% ������ (Blutrrh Sfottxr Sunday School Church Service 10:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Preacher for Sunday���������Rev. W. H. Gibson. AH Are Welcome. Z.W ,#. i-v i '? i is'. BELLA COOLA COURIER Saturday, Fch The Courier i 4 * u iiiii S I -fe>l 'J 1 ,#i **. ^ 11 l.WLUj M/glP > id tl (T * ������������������ I *'+' .St."it 1 I ? I ft! s?R !(J b.J i* ."���������i V '-Bi- i 1 Jl I V" *4 'Md I !������. ...I I < I j,. vir h i 1 !i!!; mi Published Weekly at Bella Coola by THE BELLA.COOLA PUBLISHING Co. LTD. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 1 Year *100 6 Months ������-75 3 Month. ������-50 United States , 1 Year *1*0 -United Kingdom 1. Year. ..." *L0������ Subscriptions payable in advance. Subscribers not receiving their copy regularly please notify the management at once. -Changes in address should be sent' in as soon as possible. For Advertising Rates, Apply at Office. i TO CORRESPONDENW-While unoWeetfroaMe anonymous communications will be Published, the name and address of every writer of such letters must be (riven to the editor. _,.,j The Editor reserves the rijrht to.refuse publ - cation ofany letter. All manuscript at wnter's risk. SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1917. Britain's Mighty Army. Those 'people throughout the world who had not a full knowledge of: the indomitable spirit of the British people have, until quite recently, had a certain contempt for Britain's army. While they conceded her supremacy on the sea they believed that her organization of the army was inefficient and her conduct of the war blundering as compared with the other great European powers. But this adverse opinion is rapidly giving way to admiration as the'fact is becoming understood that in the two and; one- half years since the war starte'd Britain's:ai:,ipy,has developed in-, to Europe-s greatestwar machine Germahylsnot'exceptedr.' ^*,% A statement to this-effect has recently kppeared in the press and it may be necessary to state that it is not from some over- enthusiastic admirer of everything British, but from a man of the highest intelligence and broadest knowledge, who for his persistent criticism of Britain's eon.du.ct' of the war in its first stages was-<opehly and generally branded as a traitor and his arrest as such was at one time seriously considered. Lord Northcliff e, the owner of the London Times and generally admitted \the greatest living journalist, on his return from a visit to the western front in reply to the question: "Why has Germany taken this action?" namely, as regards unrestricted submarine warfare, said: "The Prussian reason is this: They are desperate; we have whipped them. They had the greatest war machine ever constructed. We stopped them at the Marne. After wiping oat between Mons and, Meaux practically the entire British trained strength, they have waited until England has overtaken and passed them in men and material. Our gallant Allies held them while we made ready, splendidly ready. "I have been a critic of our preparations. I am just back from France, where I have seen our army1, so I use words accurately ifl describing it. It is beyond praise. "We now stand on the land as on the sea. We have got Prussia in a corner. She is doomed. Her ruling house sacrificed everthing for a trust in crowns. They hoped to seat the despot on many thrones. We are acting as trust bearers. They know what the military situation is and that is why they are throwing prudence and law to the winds. In conclusion, let me say this: The barbarous and piratical warfare which Prussia brings to our coasts finds us ready all along the line. * We are organized; we have a capable government; we put our house in order just in time. Berlin knows it���������knows that we will be stronger and stronger as time goes on." 0000,0 The Fire Spreads. The United States has, in her dealings with German outrages, shown a patience unparalled in history. There may be several reasons for this attitude, such as being far removed from the scenes of war her people failed to realize its horrors; the large number of German-Americans among her citizens, the profits derived from the manufacture of munitions' for the belligerents, unprepared- ness, etc. ^German violations of t the international rules restricting. warfare were, in instances where lives of U. S. citizens had been lost, met by protests which did not avail to any-great extent. ��������� But at last the patience of this the most patient of nations is broken.,and United States has severed her diplomatic relations with Germany, and at this writing is on'th'e verge of war. Germany's note-to United States of January 31st declaring that beginning" February 1st unrestricted submarine warfare will' be begun.-against her en^- NO ALUM ^L������J^������i^ PRINTED ' wmM cape she can contain her- lofty attitude no longer. President Wilson after.handing the German ambassador his passports made a report of his action to Congress in a speech and the response he met there showed that thejpeople of United States are roused at last .and will not allow themselves .to be shamefully treated any longer. ' Mr. Wilson has directed notes to the neutral nations ^asking them to"foliow the,example set by his government and break relations with Germany. For this act, which in the eyes of the Hun is more unfriendly,than" wilful murder, Germany feels highly offended and threatens to declare war on United States. And thus the conflagration is ever spreading, and it seems to us when in a pessimistic "mood that in time it will involve the whole world. o o o ��������� o o . But we are not pessimistic. Although deplorable it.may be this new phase of frigh'tfulness ....^-... , M . .. -... must,so arouse^the^n^eutraj'na- mies>or; any-neutral's" venturing |tions^hat thefe%iil'be'"a joint within certain area's of the ocean is the last straw which broke the camel's back and United States rebels. Germany graciously permits the United States to send once a week one ship from New York to Britain and one from England to New York under various restrictions, the ship to be painted in rainbow colors and flying certain flags. Hitherto,' the United States government has shown absolute indifference to German outrages and violations of the laws of humanity and international law as long as these were confined to the enemies of Germany or small nations such as Norway, but at this the latest outburst of fright- fulness of which she cannot es- effort'of some kind on theirrpart which will bring the war to ah earlier end. Already numerous nations have announced their - approval of President Wilson's actions and the result of Germany's defiance of the laws of nations will be that she will lose even the nominal or seeming friendship of the neutral world. o o o o o Even hospital ships will not be spared by this wholesale murderer of Eu,rope.IntheruleSOf Tar there is bf course legitimate destruction 'of life, but it has long been an established and observed rule that'the killing of non-combatants is murder pure and simple. \Germany has under various pretexts killed non-combatants, m'en, women and children, by th<if thousands since the war began1 and announces that she will continue to do so. And her rulers have the hardihood to even appeal to God for His help in their disregard of His laws. \ ��������� o o o o o The only', explanation to be found for Germany's defiance of all accepted rules of warfare is thather internal conditionsare so desperate that she adopts any means to bring the war to an early conclusion. It is to be hoped she may succeed in this praiseworthy effort. "o o' o o . o The New York Globe describes the unrestricted, submarine, warfare as,an act of criminal insanity in the following statement: ,"Having begun the European war by an act of, perfidy, the German government now seeks to end it by an act of criminal insanity. . .- ,.' Upon neutral rights, Germany would wipe her feet as upon a door-mat.". - In the face of such crimes against her fellow-nations where will Germany stand in her relations to them when the war.is over? { o o o o o An Election Impracticable. The statesmen of Canada, who in their, anxiety to show their loyalty, patriotism and appreciation of-the soldiers- at a time when they were charged with looting the treasury in favor of their henchmen by allowing them excessive prices for war supplies, passed a bill to give the soldiers overseas an opportunity to vote in the coming election. They now find it is impracticable, to carry out the provisions of the Act and urges this as a reason against a war-time election. Any one, not a demagogue, Smith; Blair & Co. Ltd <���������:.< VANCOUVER, B.C. ������ t ��������� "i * rf " " ' Wholesale DRY GOODS AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS Manufacturers OF "PRIDE OF THE WEST' BRAND SHIRTS, PANTS, OVERALLS, MACKINAW "MADE m B. C." Send for Catalogue , Prompt Attention Given Utter Order, 13*9 lift IV part THE BRITISH COLUMBIA NURSERIES CO. LTD., WAm of 1493 SEVENTH AYE.W., VANCOUVER, B. C, them in . the Province in the sale of their well-known hfin.lv nursery s: >���������' for spring (1917) delivery. The work is pleasant and reniun -i: tive. Honest, energetic men only are needed. We particul ' *% want a good man on the G. T. P. Railway. Planters should write at once for our 80.page Catalogue "Produce more 19171"���������Hon. itfartln Barrel!, Dominion Minister of Firs ROYAL STANDARD FIELD SEEDS WE are extending our already extensive fit-KI seed bmm 1917. It ia the desire of the Canadian Government thj ' people produce as much as possible during the ensuing and we'are arranging with the leading dealers throughout B ", Columbia and AlberU to carry a complete ii!lt. ���������f RO] STANDARD FIELD SEEDS. These seeds *r>:- the choice?, . possible to secure in* the World's Markets. They are Govert Inspected and carefully"selected for purity. steeds should be purchased early as prices inevitably advy the Seasqn progresses. In all probability the market will u ��������� and.it will oe difficult later in the year to make purchases. .- Order ROYAL STANDARD Field Seeds NOW. If yourm, cannot supply you.write us and we will ship to you direct. WRITE TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION AND PRICE LIST Vancouver Milling & Grain Co. Ltd ; VANCOUVER, B. C. knew all along:that this Ac^.wag mere play to the galleriearand that it was of no practical value- either to the soldiers-or to the country/ 'Biit itf-a tbaCter con- cefning^the rights and^privneges of those who are risking /their lives in the defence of our coun- try it is not expedient to be critical and therefore the Act*was not seriously opposed. Of course, no one denies the right for the soldiers -to have a voice in the affairs of the na'. but in their case there arep i elements that make theexr������ of that right impracticable. And now when the oppa j is demanding an appeal t _k country the prime minister -������ the action of hisKOYemm������ h��������� giving the soldiers on sen- f fa Europe a chance to vote. -F r r *v excuse for not being willi; '\~j% comply with the laws ol y t " land in this respect. t -# Canada's Boys Want Smokes! NEWTON The Prince Rupert Empire man, who is a candidate for the House of Commons for this Riding. While others stand for what will benefit their party, he stands for what will benefit these districts. Will You Help? If so, Mr. Francis R. Jones will be pleased to answer any enquiries addressed to the Canadian Office of the Over-Seas Club, Room 28, Windsor Hotel, Montreal, and will be glad to supply Collecting Books, Contribution Cards, Boxes and Circulars to any who are willing to assist. Compare���������Price for Price��������� g GREAT WEST j! TEA with the teas you are now using. It's Better! LEESON, DICKIE, GROSS & CO, Ltd. [ { Wholesale Grocers Vancouver, m. HOE UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF BA LTD. REGULAR FREIGHT AND PASSENGKK SKRMt * BETWEEN BELLA COOLA and VANCOUVER S. S. "(amOSUIt" Leaves Vancouver every Tuesday at 9 p. m. (Victoria day previous Leaves Bella Coola Fridays p m. fa ' S. S. ''COQUITLAM" sails from Vancouver loi^j nightly, carrying Gasoline and Explosive. * at Bella Coola by arrangement. o D Ifilc :uR. For rates of Freiirhta, Fares and other mforn' l" .;.(,1!K���������,r. Head Office, Cabrall St., Vancouver or Oh.". agent, 1003 Government St., Victoria. 3* HOC ���������-��������� livjrvrttif'������������������'.TT i ���������===== i Advertise your >Wants in the wj f������ =EK2=G= IJBHlsw������������������ mm HIINGS AND KINAW "er Orden r v* m N to reprej( went parts -' nurserysUciSa ar>u remunef t v������' parties <M 1 seed bmictjj ',. vernmentihitu the ensuing tet throughout Bria iiif of R0YJ Use choictniiJ^ ure GoYertae, k;i vitally adviicei arkc-t will be sic ;��������� purchases. W. Ifyoufin i;j direct. ������RICE UST p Co. Ltd. 1 2$f&& rs of the natk^^ there are eh; ike the exert? iracticable. \ the opposes i appeal tote! ie-ministeriirfi| i Kovemment- ���������rs on service- e to vote uLEW being willing: I t?a laws of Ljf ice��������� ST m &5 0., Ltd. 5 lCouver,D>KsS* C, LTD. UVER Ver every nrevious-) u.vor fort- ; will call iSaturday, February 17, 1917 BELLAj COOLA COURIER TO INVESTORS |HOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE AT PAR DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK IN SUMS OF $500'OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF. ������������������if Principal repayable 1st October, 1919. Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent per annum from the date of purchase. Holders of this stock will have the privilege of surrendering at par and accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue ' in Canada other than an issue of Treasury Bills or other like short date security. Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only. A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will be allowed to recognized bond and stock brokers on allotments made in respect of applications for this stock which bear their stamp. For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA. OCTOBER 7th. 1916. teps in Butter-Making. One great difficulty which <-'ets the farmers in our district dealing with dairying is how to obtain a market for the butter, here is not a sufficient number f cows in the settlement yet to ake it possible to operate a r^amery profitably, and the but- ov made by the different house- lves varies so much that it is ound impossible to find steady iibtomers for it. The Farmers' Institute has de- iJnd to employ a sales agent to impose of the produce of the alley. Among his duties will o the sale of this variegated utter. It is our belief he will nd this task beyond his ingenui- or resourcefulness. Some Ian must be found to" make the utter uniform. We believe such plan could be devised without awng; va creamery, and Mr. e.ile, our efficient government gncultural adviser, has promis- d that when he next calls on pur armers he will present a practi- al way of overcoming this diffi- ulty. In the meantime let our farm- rs study <and practice ways by hi eh the cream be made as good ������? i������ )ssible as jt must be clear to Vfrybody that without good ream there can be no good but- er. V. R. Jones of the Dairy u:>bandry Department at the outh Dacota State College, tells In ihe-Farm Journal��������� ow to Produce Good Milk. i A'ws must be healthy and kept Itan. The barn should be kept clean, ell lighted and ventilated. The arn-yard should be kept clean and properly drained. Utensils should be thoroughly washed and scalded or steamed and kept in a clean room. Cows should be fed good wholesome food and pure water. Milkers and attendants who come in contact with the milk should be healthy and clean. Cow's should not be fed at milking time or immediately before. Dust from feed falls into the milk'and contaminates it with germs. Wipe the: udder and side of cow with a damp cloth and milk with clean, -dry hands. Use a small top milking pail. This helps to keep foreign matter from the milk. Immediately after milking remove the milk to a separate room from the barn, to be strained and cooled. Cool the milk to as low a temperature as possible without freezing. Forty or 50������ F. retards growth of most germs, and particularly those that cause milk to sour quickly. In summer keep flies out of the barn and .milk room. One fly may carry as many as 150,000 germs to the milk. These may be disease germs. Manure should not be allWed to accumulate around the barn���������it is a breeding place for flies. The number of bacteria in milk depends largely upon cleanliness of milking and handling, temperature at which milk is kept and age of milk. Therefore, clean milk and quick cooling are very important factors in producing pure dairy products. Cows fed a ration composed largely of ensilage produced seventeen per cent more milk ItMways ���������* and twenty-eight per cent more butterfat than those given a ration consisting mainly of grain in a feeding tent conducted for 121 days at the Ohio Experiment Station. The silage ration was also cheaper for milk production.- The cows gained nearly eight per cent in milk yield when put on the silage ration. They produced'butterfat at a cost of 13c. a pound, while the cost of a pound from the cows fed mainly grain was 22c. ��������� Pensions for Soldiers. The Dominion Government has appointed a Board of Pension Commissioners for Canada with offices in "Ottawa. As this Board wish to cause as little delay as possible in dealing with communications with regard to pensions, they wish the public to correspond directly with the Board of Pension Commissioners, Ottawa. A good deal of delay may be caused by communications being sent through other Departments of the Government. The Patriotic Fund Association and the Military Hospitals Commission have kindly consented to give information and assistance to those wishing to write direct to the Board of Pension Commissioners. These societies have offices in certain localities in Canada. In addition, in order to facilitate the granting of pensions, the Board is.opening branch pension offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regiha, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Barrie, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, St. John's and Halifax. All information with regard to pensions may be obtained from these offices. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING I- REGULATIONS pOAL MINING RIGHTS of the Dominion, in V Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, tli.e Yukon Territory; tbe'No'nT^-WEST Territories and in a portion of the PROVINCE of British Columbia; may be leased for a term of ��������� twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre.- Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased ; to one applicant. .-' Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Assent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. .'-. in surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the^rate of five cents per ton. ..*��������� 'the person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the:royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. - The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of'the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. - For full information application Bhould be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W..W. CORY. Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. B.���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.���������306SO. BUSINESS CARDS Ed nor. ?! lo Fur Sales Agency 600 dealers and trappers of B. C, Yukon and Alaska have taken advantage of our Fur Sales Agency for 3 years. .Our sealed bid plan whereby, 15 or 20 of the biggest fur buyers in the world bid on your fur instead of one individual house assures the- highest market price always. We hold sales monthly, but will ad- Vance 75 per cent, of value on receipt, sending balance immediately after sale. Gur commission is only 3 to 4 per cent. LITTLE BROS. FUR SALES AGENCY, LTD. 54 POWELL ST., VANCOUVER, B.C. H 30E ] 0. :Sii fcaaf -r^������aK=S if! 0M HARRY HANSON 'THE RELIABLE PLUMBER" of Prince Rupert inventor of the Harry Hanson Special Water Heater (Patented in Canada) will make a trip to Bella Coola to introduce his patented rapid heating water coil, also to do whatever "plumbing or water pipe work there may be a call for. If you have a pump and a good well you do not need any city water works to have all the conveniences of modern home comforts. Harry Hanson can improvise a system with ordinary whisky barrells. and. one hour's pujiipirig. each day. He has several of these systems installed as far north as Smithers and Terrace. Send him an ordinary floor plan of your home and what you want, also the location of pump. State if you want hot and cold water orcold water only. Will be pleased to estimate on your work. Harry Hanson ThPeluRnlL,e?'e P. O. Box 395 139 2nd Ave., Prince Rupert, B.C. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OF COAST���������BANGE III. Take Notice that I, Thomas J. Whiteside, of Vancouver, B. C. occupation builder, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post situated on the north shore of Jackson Passage, about one-half (1-2) mile within the entrance and near a small stream, thence North 20 chains, thence West 20 chains, thence South 20 chains, to the shore, thence following the shore line to the point of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. THOMAS J. WHITESIDE. Dated, November 30, 1916. Jan. 6���������March VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTBICT OF COAST���������BANGE III. Take Notice that I, Mark Smaby, of Ocean Falls, B. C, occupation timber cruiser, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the \ southwest corner of Pulp Lease 205;! thence North 20 chains; thence East 20 , chains; thence North 20 chains; thence: East 20 chains; thence South 20 chains; thence East 40 chains; thence South 20 chains; thence East 20 chains; thence . South 7 chains more or less to high water mark of Cousin's Inlet; thence following along said high water mark in a westerly direction to a point due east of this post; thence West 12 chains . more or less to this post, containing 140 acres more or less. (Signed) MARK SMABY. Date, December 26, 1916. Jan. 27-Mar. 24. TheMason <������r Risch Piano of to-day will make plain our prioilege to state with authority: "NO FINER PIANO MADEl" SOLD DIRECT BY THE MANUFACTURERS Let us attend your Victor Record -U mail orders���������our service is intelligent and guaranteed. Write for Catalogue Mason & Risch Ltd. 738 GRANVILLE ST., VANCOUVER, B. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF BELLA COOLA COURIER. Subscriptions Payable in'Advance. CANADA. One Year $1.00 Six Months 0. J 5 Three Months 0.50 UNITED STATES. One Year $1.50 United Kingdom and the Continent. One Year $1.00 i-l.i , J i; \A/HAT person so happy and contented as the prosperous farmer? \\7HAT person so independent? \X/HAT ambition more noble than to be a producer of the necessaries of life? Bella Coola farmers are independent; they ate strangers to hard times. ���������;-T^:smm View of a ranch in Bella Coola Valley. ���������"THE REASONS for this enviable condi- ���������*��������� tion of affairs are obvious to anyone who knows the Bella Coola Valley. The. land is fertile and needs little or no irrigation. The climate is mild and enjoyable ; long warm summers with sufficient rainfall and .mild winters make for excellent crops. Large and small fruits, garden and field crops are grown to the best advantage. This fact was established at the Prince Rupert exhibition last year when farm produce from Bella Coola Valley carried away over twenty first prizes. OELLA COOLA and the. surrounding country possesses wonderful wealth in timber, as yet almost entirely undeveloped, and perhaps at no other point on the Northern Coast is there the same opportunity for a remunerative investment as in a saw mill at Bella Coola. SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. BELLA COOLA, B. C. Enclosed please find subscription for Bella Coola Courier for Name P. 0 Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed ,/J. :' 1}- ���������' >A\ H fe T 'BELLS COOLA COURIER Saturday, February />( jjw f i HOE m 0 ii U llfePif | IV'- -J i I'll .5 tii,!! iiiiii iw 'III <������!1 rli*S IE 3'! W������ill* IK HSI lit WIST. ||1-J'I i MS n m-Z'Jj Ac; if "t' -r;i... i- * Jii'lf* '*- i< ' J1.-'.;. 3$$ , \m m> & V kr> N t 1 i 4 I Hi i; * ���������v! ������������������iv - '13 :U I; !<' I i ' I * ::;rf Illlll Subscribe oiiner ONE DOLLAR FOR ONE YEAR The Courier is the only newspaper published on the mainland coaft between Vancouver and Prince.Rupert. . A distance of six hundred miles. ' It Will be to your interest to k^Pt-well informed regarding the happenings throughout the Northern section of this Province��������� THE "COURIER" GIVES THEM. General Botha, premier of South Africa. A Letter Trom Ingvald Urseth. December 24, 1916. Christmas Eve.-just think of it' And here am I, some thousands of miles separated from everything dear to almost every man's', heart. What memories throng one's mind atsuch a time and under such circumstances. But in spite of the many leagues I am determined to have my way and be with you tonight in thought and mind-a poor makeshift perhaps, but still it hdps. i o, o o o o It's been very quiet tonight, only the occasional solemn boom ADVERTISERS- Now is ^e^time; to keep * vour 'name -before * the er or wholesalehouse can afford to let slip the opportunity of increased sales that public advertising brings. DEAL ESTATE booms in the cities have come and gone. People are beginning to flock to the country. The North-West Coast of British Columbia offers opportunities for all. Did not know, is no excuse. Investors should keep posted on developments by reading the "Courier." must be* genuineas^dhiewhere if -_i��������� g~a ;f - "Rnh these r MAKE YOUR| DOLLARS AT THE FRONT, BUY DOMiWIOW OF CANADA THREE-YEAR War Savings Certificates ESTABLISHE#AT BELLA' COOLA IN 1895 $ 25.00 FOR $21.60 50:00 '���������' 43,00 100.00 " 86.00 INDIVIDUAL PURCHASES LIMITED TO *t������0. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY AT ANY BANK OR ANY MONEY ORDER POST OFFICE JAN. 9, 1917 RNANOB.DBPARTMBNT cTttawa B.Brynitdsen LEADING DEALERS IN General Merchandise Dry Goods and Notions Staple and Fancy Groceries up in celebration of the day. Through the generosity of the 0. G. a number of us were provided with an excellent dinner. And then' at night a concert'and entertainment at thelpcal Y. M. C. A. This was carrie'd.outin a big barn all prettily decorated of a eun breaks in upon one's an8 litup with'candles. Singing dreamy air-castles, and you are by the audience formed the prm- mdelv brought -to earth again, cipal part of the program. Eyery- back to realities. ��������� thing was sung and played, rag. Peace, on earth, indeed, is it time and all. not'a"hollow-mockery? Still, it has withstood' the Ages. There . What you. saw about the 102nd uHvnereu in the Papers is'all true,,and ", ������ i >-i^nt these more t0������- Our boys were indeed we can only find it. .but these ������������������_���������__ _ ar.e soriibre reflexions, are they not? .We should', be., happy tonight, "apd right liere,is. where I for one foramen ij.eij-.''' r ' Don't imagine'-for ;a minute that:werareentirely.;withoutour * 'doings?' We ar/not to be outdone in theiirieof "eats" either, for there is a good, big chunk of thatimpervious substance known as "puddin" for each and every mother's son of us. And also various other triumphs known only to the initiated. Some of the fellows are practising Christmas Carols tonight, just fancy! Even now,their raucous efforts beat upon my.ears,- and I am not close to the quartette by any means. I'll finish this tomorrow night. Perhaps something will transpire in the course of the day which will merit chronicling. very lucky, if one.can call it that. ���������They have all bee'irin some queer old corners"; biit; when-the smoke lifted, the delegates from, little, old-.B. C.;. were, still intact and very much'on the job. ��������� ������ ������ ������ ������ Thanlcs so much for last parcel of socks, etc., just received.* Always so nice to get things from home. Arii keeping a sharp lookout for that "fruit cake. Wont it taste good. 'Wish I was within raiding distance of your pantry right now.^-Loye to you all. Ingvald. 1 HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE CAMR,1 HEATING AND COOK STOVES You are judged by the stationery that^you use. Let us do your job printing We will do it right. 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Family Herald & Weekly Stary Montreal $1.00 ��������� L00, $2.00 Both pa'pers for . . $1.75 Large and well assorted stock of Meii's/'Boys9- and Children's Clothing, Shirts and Underwear We cany the largest and most up-to-date stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes in j^^|e������ % the lowest possible pnca^-'^iMi's Furnishings to suit individual tastes ������ 8 The four papers may be had for $4.50. Tents-Pack and Riding Saddles DUILD UP YOUR HOME TOWN. Do not talk���������support home industries ��������� talk is cheap. The best way to show that you are in earnest is to practise it. Support the "Courier" and you are doing something for yourself and your community. The celebration of Christmas by soldiers fighting to secure permanentpaace is in accordance with the spirit of Christianity. ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER" mamrs*a������i Jm\m\C.nm The Courier $1 a Year r Published every Saturday at BELLA COOLA, B. C. THE two principal reasons ' ���������*��������� why you should buy "Shamrock" Hams, Bacon, Lard, etc., are: FIRST��������� There is none better. SECOND��������� They are the only brands produced in B. C. under government inspection. Ask for "SHAMROCK" BACON HAMS LARD BUTTER EGGS and keep your money at home. P. BURNS & CO., Ltd. Packers and Provisij.icra Calgary Vancouver Edmonton '9 Royal Household Flour always gives satisfaction Better order a bag now Burns; Settlers, Prospe&ors, Hunters, Trappers, Campers and Land-Seekers will find it to their advantage to look over our stock. Nothing but the most suitable articles are kept at prices thai invite competition. Paints ^ "Oik -Varnishes - Stains Crockery and Glassware of all kinds Patent Medicines of all descript^ Best brand, of Flour. Feed and Grain of all sorU kept on hand. Prompt service % fe sis Wk t'������ ������..iJ f! m Best Goods-Lowest Prlcasj^ff?* St������C .... 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Title | Bella Coola Courier |
Publisher | Bella Coola, B.C. : Bella Coola Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1917-02-17 |
Description | The Bella Coola Courier was published in Bella Coola, in the Central Coast region of British Columbia, and ran from September 1912 to October 1917. The Courier was published by the Bella Coola Publishing Company, and its stated aim was "to work for the upbuilding and development of Bella Coola particularly, and the welfare of Northern British Columbia generally" (vol. 1, no. 1, p. 2). |
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Bella Coola (B.C.) |
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Newspapers |
Type |
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FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1912-1917 ; Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | Bella_Coola_Courier_1917_02_17 |
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BC Historical Newspapers |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2011-07-29 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 6cacf320-d810-43e1-b5c8-37aca5cc1e14 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0169930 |
Latitude | 52.383333 |
Longitude | -126.75 |
AggregatedSourceRepository | CONTENTdm |
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