Trade notices on Austrian goods and overseas orders
The notice, dated December 10 1903 at Seydisfjordur, outlines that Austrian goods are available abroad with payment options. It announces that customers who bought foreign items from Austria may follow up with orders through Norduardliwnoni to the Krak kaupman Jakobs Gunnlégsson in Kjébenhayn, and in America to Magnisar Bjarna senar at Gilsbakka Mountain Pembina Co North Dakota USA. It is signed by Skapti Josepsson.
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Vogna Megara Vanskila
Borgun Bladsins
Einsték Eimték Af
Borgunarmanns
Austra
Geta Eptirleidis
Pantanir
Hér Norduardliwnoni
Stérkaupmanns Jakobs Gunnlégssonar
Niels Juelsgade
Kjébenhayn
I Amerika Til Mr
Magnisar Bjarna
Senar
Gilsbakka Mountain
P. O. Pembina Co
North Dakota
Seydis Firdi
Skapti
Josepsson
Ship purchase proposal stirs Seidisfjord market
Local buyers in Seyðisfjörður on December 10, 1903, debate a deal involving four ships. The proposal includes agreements with a Norwegian captain and an Icelandic trader, and a drum sale is hinted at. Skapti Jesepsson reports the scene.
Amtsbokasafund event in Seydisfjörður 4 laugardagur
Local notice from Seydisfjörður lists a fund event titled Amtsbokasafund scheduled for the fourth Saturday at two to three in the afternoon. The brief item notes community participation and timing.
Hafstein to Lead Icelandic Government in Historic Shift
The Icelandic statesman Hannes Hafstein is described as the first premier of Iceland. The article praises Hafstein's leadership and intellectual stature and notes broad support within the country for his vision to push domestic governance forward. It mentions his meeting with the Danish king, travel from Reykjavik to Hafnarr and back, and reports on plans to establish a joint stock bank with Hafstein as a key figure. The piece also highlights discussions on reorganizing finance and government authority, with emphasis on national unity and forward policy.
Bank conflict over leadership at disclosed firm Rubin and Bing
In a formal filing, shareholder pressure targets the current Hlutafélagsbankinn board, with Emil Scheu named as a key proposer. The dispute centers on whether the bank’s chief executive should be replaced and how governance will proceed amid investor concerns.
Danish King's Secret Mission Reaches Fredensborg
Fragmentary Danish report describes a king ordering a covert expedition to pass through the city of Frederiksen and move toward Freesdenborg. A band of men including merchants and Icelandic participants reportedly prepared for a late November night march through the town with guards and ceremonial gear. The king seeks to ensure a discreet arrival and signed agreement by dusk on the 15th.
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Austri
Borgun
Andyirdi Austra
Einkum
Eintékunum
Annars Neydisteg
Annanhatt
Efpum Biinn
Seydisfirdi
Jésepsson
Fiskiskip
Solu
Hérmed Tilkyonist Almenningi
Rustjéri Austra Nhefir Enskt Fiskiskip
Kutter
Ll Leguéhéld
Skipid
Fékki Fyrrasumar
Pillar
Pykki Og Grott
Byrdingur
Skipsins Botninu Adeiis Farra
Klassa Og
Skapti Jésepsson
Hannes Hafstein
Pad
Hannes Hafstein Yrdi Fyrsti
Radherra
Allur Berri Manna Héra Landi Fagna Pvi
Hve
Giptusamlega
Hinum
Sidasta Danska Islands
Radgjafa Og
Valid
Fyrsta Vinlenda Radherra Landsins
Er Vonandi
Ad Island
Manninn Hygginn
Enginn Islendingur Hefir Verid Sidustudrin Meira Rogborinn Af
Sumun
Bledum Landsins
Nusja Pessir Herrar
Tekizt
Valinv
Rddherranum
Svo
Heimleidis
Laura Til Bess
Reykjavik Stjornar Breytingana
Héfum Astedu Tilad
Hann Hafi
Pvi
Alitegri
Hanness Hafstein
Klemens Jonssyni
Stjérnartimabil
Sggu Landsins
Heill Og Heidur
Fylgi
Peim Badam
Hann Adeins
Bankafrdédur
Bankastjori
Nyja Skjaldarmerki Islands
Bankarddinn Er Ridherra Islands
Sjalskjérinn Formadur
Peir
Larus Bjarnason
Sigfas Hymundsson
Siguréur Briem Kosnir Af
Alpingi
Hluthafar Bankans Hafani Kosidrddid Fyrir Sina Hindrikisskulda
Hlutafélagsbankinn
Hluthafar Banka Pessa
Hafa Kigrid Fulltris Bankafélagsins
Rubin & Bing, Herra
Emil Scheu
Fyriradalbankastjora
Hlutafélagsbankans, Er
Udendar Fréttir
Danmerk
Kaupmanna Hammarbhar Prytt
Fanum Og
Skrautlega Applystur
Freedensborg
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