ga BS ng | rs : i NEW HAZELTON, B Cn -OCTOBER. 16, 1926 Wonderful Trip To. ‘European | Countries Over Rey. TT. D. Proctor returned home Weanvsday mornirg aiter a fore junth’s trip during which he ¢over- ed 27,000 miles. Me visited ‘the im- portant ‘cities in Candia on hls way to Montreal in Juneh and also one or two places in the United States. On his return he visited | Toronto, Win- niper and Calgary, At Calgary he -ealled on Mrs. MacKuy and family and found them in good health except for colds, when he got to. the prairies he found, In Toronto it was 98 in the shade, but almost winter weather, While across the pond Mr. Proctor visited ngland, France, Italy, Swit- and Germany and Austria, He found conditions in all countries very bad except in Germany where prosperity Wis general -everywhere, - - One of the‘attractions for the tour- ists ot Europe is ‘the. much advertised scenery, He admits that it is won- derful, but in all his travels he did not find anything -to equal what we linve right’ here at home. He belie- ves that once the travelling public is|’ acquainted with’ Northern British Columbia this‘ country wilt be swamp- ed with tourists. While visiting in England My, Proc- ctor found that the immigration prob- lem was o serlous one for Canada. While much advertising is being done and while many of the best: type of Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton | — THIS } IS OUR | NEW MACHINE |}~~~~~~~~1]Prince Rupert Skeena’s aoa Centre Looking Good The ambition of every printing es- al pot equipped with’ molten metal , Sai will be swamped ‘with Buropenns, : ( ot je Canada and particularily glad to af #, British. furmers.arée desirous to come we passengers paying full fare. There . | ting his work organized again. B+ Special music will be provided ut all ft three services, 12 am, 3 yn. and at 7,30. pan, a tev, gto Legin printing this very interesting | “f _ Are Joining the Pool : successful ‘production of’ hard wheat echo Valleys will join. the’ prairie Mipool so as to ship their grain via Rup- | to Canada, they find it next to im- ; possible to get here except as regular seems to be a force at. work which dis- courages the Britisher from coming, At the same time all boats are filled with Wuropeans who are agsisted and given free land when they arrive. If this continues for a few years Canada Mr, Proctor was glad to get back fet back to this district. His health ) is greatly improved and he is feeling fit for anything and is now buay get- Next Sunday he will occupy the pul- pit in St, Peter’s Anglican church -for the Harvest Thanksgiving services. . All are invited. Mr. Proctor has consented to write a story of his, ‘wonderful trip for the Omineca Herald ond we hope matter next iveek., A Victoria despatch says: “British }Columbia. agriculture will he linked xD with the powerful prairie wheat pool, the largest and most “successful 20 operative farming. organization in ithe. world, This step: will: follow: the large quantities fn - -Northern Brit- h ‘Columbia for shipment to the world matkets,. 0°." ‘“Tarmers of the Bulkley ° and ‘Nee. jert elevator,’ ‘the: operations of which. re controlled” ly: the ool. : i . IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. rived from Vancouver on the steamer Prince Rupert. . Bult with: the Prince Rupert Medical ‘Associatlon and will leave shortly for |. | Prince George. cn tablishment int these latter days is to work ond to do it in the best -mian- ner. ambition of the proprietor of the printers who hare adopted the BG 4 great ‘deal of satisfaction that we are now able to present to, our read- ers a paper composed on an up-to-date composing machine, munnfactured by the Mergenthaler Linotype of. New- York which we haave recently in- stalled in our office. The machine is specifically called a model five, one magazine Linotype tnd has been installed by Mr. D. Campbell, B. C. representative of the linotype company, who was in New Hazelton most of last week looking after the installation, -« ~°* The linotype as pictured herewith is 2 marvel of mechanical skill, and is all but human itself. A large met- to. be- equipped: for .fast and: ncenrate} “For some. time ‘it has been the Omineca Herald to be among these. ahead plan in life, and it is with. casts the type for the paper and. the ork-will e-doneramueh- quicker nnd more necurately than heretofore. And in nddition; the appearance’ of the paper will be greatly enhancee ‘by the utillion of this machine. We are taking this step‘ because of our. conviction that. this great north- ern interior of British Columbia 1s due tor a progressive step in the not. dis- 4nnt future, and it is our desire to be in the vanguard of progress which is sure to come with the rapid develop- ment of the Bulkley: Valley, Visitors to-this north country are constantly remarking on the wonder- ful future which is in store for- us and of the: many -splend.d -opportuni- ties that He within our grasp, It is our aim to be vight up with the times and thia machinery addition is going to give us the necessary help in giving to this whole valley a paper worthy of the traditions of this biz north country, - Post-graduate Lectures In the course of an educational tour of the province, a party of promivent medicel mer cnusisting of De D. 8. MaecKny, professor of gynecology in the University of Manitoba, Winntpog ; Dr. B. J. Brandson, professor of sur. gery; Dr..D D, Nicholson, associate pro- fessor of ‘inthology, and Dr, Lyall Hodgins, chairman of the educational and publicity committee of. the B.C. Medical Association, Vancouver, ac- companied by ©. J. Fletcher, secretary of the B. ©. Medical Assoclation,.‘ar- The party will con+ Hot Dinner Tomorrow with the city of. Buffalo, | fa ve 7 a New Conservative Leader Hon. Hugh Grutherle, member for South Wellington, ‘Ont. has been elec- ted: temporary leader of the Conserva- tive party to succeed Hon, Arwthur Meighen.' Mr. Gntherie dg one’ of the outstanding men of ‘the party and one the most able men at Ottawa, ond no good: reason: can be imagined why he, should not make good... i. th. HY the Prince of Wales and |: President Coolidge are. expected to be present at the opening of. the Peace |: bridge across the: Ningara. River at Fort Erie and ‘connecting that town {' The cere- “mony will fake Plaee. on May 24th. A ‘New Yark: a. aplorer atscover:| ‘mings, Angorns for wool worth $8 to erican interests for $25,000, The deal Work has commenced :on the-trail and |, development will be started at an ear- ‘J ly date. reese passe over this district headed ‘for the fer south, hts: Tag i the first | flock to go south : this fall, ferucht some of the toda! ‘farthés Svith their rout! crops atel In the ‘ar suid ane ‘there ‘will: he’ somed assy: : ; i 7 ne codfish lays a amiliion: ega8, but. the codfish doesn’t: cackle, Bind so wesseorn ‘the: ‘codfish coy, |" MVhich indicates to.you and me. a ‘And the helpful hen lays one,. : To tell ug avbat she’s ‘done; -And the, helpful hen we prize, It pays to advertiac. t on time and atay aa Hong aa: you" Ns New Hazeltot ‘/ed Indian women in: the far north and’ _Artangements are now all made for the banquet in ‘the eliurch tomorrow, “evening, - ‘The: hot dinner will -be Server from 5.80 until everyone who has four sbita- has. been ; filled to capacity. It. Is; ‘aréb} * ‘men’ ‘} the ladies are , providing - too... I in unexplored ‘sections,’ Wweartng . high |: ‘s ‘hoes : and “silk stockings, - “The ’ men ‘got thesefinéries: ‘for the: girty when |: ‘wetting. “white: agttloments, Sta : we new: puran for. the toreatey. « de a ‘aid tiie. lnaa, from:the same - ‘and to such * ant ‘extent that:/ | buyers. ATO. looking. ‘ : ‘Thus. ‘the extia. 00d Crop ‘oft Mrs. J. E. Panter of Smithers ac- companied by two children joined her husband here on Sunday. He is ac- ting as station’ agent here for the time being, pending Mr. -Gravets’ return from his vacation. ea r A: . Angus McLeod of Stewart just rea- turned. with Mr. MeLeodfrom the north fork of the Chiminess creek’ bringing excellent samples of high grade silver-zine-copper-lead ore. ; Fred Forest returned from Vancou- ver where he was on business connect- ed with his Lucky Jim mining pro- party at twelve mile, Kleanza creek. Mrs, Badger and family of seven children arrived last Friday morning from Minot, N. D, and will make thelr home im the Kispiox Valley, Where they have land in the nelgh- ‘borhood of P, Sheehan’s. Mr, Badger ‘arrived later with the stock and farm implements and household furniture. ‘dim Brown of Pacifie was a visitor or recently.and reports good develop- ment. on their claims on Legate creek exhibiting grey copper ore from the Regina claim. The sample was from a four inch. streak and the assays ru nas high as 600 ounces to the ton in silver. C. W. Swanson, secretary of the old Skeena Lumber Co., left for Minnea- qolis last Saturday in connection with company business. —_——, Last week a pretty’ bistifay party assembled at the home of. . and | ‘Mrs. J, Boll to celebrate the 18th anni- versary of-Miss Ivy Alger. ‘The event occasioned the gobd wishes of all her friends. Abundant and tasty re- freshments were served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs, Butt, Miss ‘iva and Hury, her mother, Mrs, Al- ger, and Mrs. Halbert, Messrs. Smith Anew industry has started in Usk —raising rabbits of Ithe commercin variety for the-qelts and fur which command 2 ready market and at good prices, while the meat is always good for human consumption. Tt ts with- in the scope of every growing fami- ly to participate. They’ dred about four times a year and average about 30 to the pair. The Havanos pro- ‘duee imitation beaver, the Himilayas, first prize at Vancouver and West- minster fairs,produce imitation er- mine, Chinchillas-for fur dréss trim- $18 qer pound, The Seven Sister group, owned by Steve Young, has been optioned to Am- was put through by J. Lee Betherum. Last: Friday*a grest flock of -wild a noe The wot ‘wenther of a wask ago ' aeaien oT the: Bulle: ey. Talley, from, Mordeatown ont, cone iderable - ‘frost’ “‘Aceatipnnten! ‘the * ‘wet At parwimgent: nt: Haxelton is’ being pnt uw and will be ready this weet ‘hot be ko heary and the: ‘iiot RO: Sey ow ah For the Future Grain in larger quantities is now being delivered to Prince Rupert and there is no reason why the first ship, which ia due there the end of this week should not be loaded on time, Other ships are reported on their way. it is mp to the railway to deliver the goods, and signs are visible that pre- parations are being made to make the road-bed ‘safe for heavy and fast trof- fic., Before another issue of this poper numerous trains of wheat will have passed through here, Prince Rupert is beginning to reali- ‘ize its dream. of being ao reql port. New comgpanies connected with the grain business are being organized, the dry dock is buayand before spring there will be a revival of all building trades, as the city from 2 building Standpoint is not ready for. any great inerease in business, Altogether Prince Rupert ic looking pretty good for the immediate, as well as the dis- tant future, Good business in Prince Rupert will be reflected all nlong the line and no one interested in farm pro- duce need have any fears of a. good mar ket for anything that human beings can eat. Those cargo: ships alone will flouble Prince Rupert's consuming ca- pacity, and we believe that the busi- hess men of thatr town are going to Ret that business. Has Wonderfal=- ‘Imagination but Poor Guesser Ano over enthusiastic gentleman siving his nome as Charles Norris of Philadelphia, gave a most wonder- ful yarn to: the Calgury Herald not long ago. He claimeh to have ship- bed bis car by boat from Seattle to Skagway, Alaska: there he put it on railway wheels and - Made the trip into White Horse. Somehow he got his car back to Vancouver, he does not say how,but he drove over a frir road from Vancourer to Hazelton and then eut the trail from Hazelton to Stew- - art and drove his car into that. town He: found ‘the’ country | hiestly open,’ and except for trees he had to ent be got along fairly well, At Stewart be tion as his was the first car to be driv- tion a- Sensation ag his was the first mio town.-from the interior, Tt was indeed a wonderful trip he had and certainly no other person has ever made it, and nelther did Mr. C. Norris... Norris ‘did not arrive in Hazelton and never drove to Stewart from here. His guess as to the nature of the country was, also - . quite. wild, But, coming from . Philadelphia Vand: consuming B rer government, liquor: in quantities might possibly ‘account for ‘the story of the trip. But the story is so ridi- eulous that. even. the Calgary Herald should” hav “know - -bettér thin to . ‘have made se: ‘or : | So far as we can lenrn Mr. Mr,. Nortis was Ro ‘doubt | collect- ‘ing: clippings: from .' newspapers along ‘the route:to show wheh tie’zot back shome. Just - what a ‘wonderfal man he ‘fa. That ‘kind of Stuff. Inay.goithe . i Rastern; States. bitin - tai. . -country through: whith: he, enim: to AE! tente.- ; vel, he contd, ‘not get any pith s ats - ee ame. hadi: ‘Bay “Bosmhans has. plated .an ‘order’ for’ "Deteo plant and) | will, Generate: their, ota bower Id tu: » ture: for.. Uishtion. and. other, “ purpaies.