12 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
1
The Guardian announces a voting contest offering a big free trip for a select group. Subscriptions and ballots determine votes, with a detailed schedule linking one dollar to a set number of votes and a deadline of February 25, 1909. Open to all world entrants regardless of age or gender.
February reports show President Lewis of the United Mine Workers planning a Cape Breton visit to assess ground conditions. At Sydney meeting, Grand Secretary Moffatt reportedly may resign, though rumors say nothing definite. Dominion Number Six resumes work after weeks, while Duggan promises future jobs but cannot guarantee steady employment amid coal market troubles. Coal company opposes the union and uses PWA pressure to discourage Mine Workers.
The Duke of Abruzzi plans to explore the Karakorum range in the Himalaya. He aims to reach at least twenty thousand feet, seeking the highest peak around twenty eight thousand two hundred seventy eight feet. He intends to depart at the end of March for the expedition.
W Brown declares he will defy any map on P. BE I to bring a gun to repair or mend a fine machine at his shop in the rear of the Florida Hotel No. 100 Water Street Charlottetown.
Slightly soiled stock including drawers skirts chemises gowns and covers offered at special tables in aisles. Items feature French valenciennes embroidery tucks beading and ribbons and are pitched as economical for prudent shoppers.
Call early to secure trimmed hats half price at M Trainor Co and Melodic white goods offers at Jas Paton Co. Elegant hats from 2.25 to 6.00 cleared out at half price. Drawers, camisoles, corset covers in soft muslin or cambric priced from 25c to 89c. Attend the Great White Sale this morning.
The store proclaims a white sale starting this morning under favorable buying conditions. Jas Paton & Co promotes half price clearance on all Blick Brown Navy Myrtle and Grey trimmed felt hats, claiming the event will be one of the years. M Trajnor & Co note advance participation.
Members urge government to build within income and press for improved transportation. Cox calls for action on roads and a cold storage warehouse at Georgetown while McKinnon notes delayed information and reiterates demand for a tunnel and better port access. The discussion touches fisheries, infirmary, telephone service, and travel tax as advocates push for progress.
A Nova Scotia Lumber King praises Minard's Liniment as the best remedy after a heavy foot jam. He states he bathed the foot and recovered quickly, sending a personal endorsement to the liniment's maker in his letter.
A vivid notice touts rich muslin undergarments from Paton & Co. The ad highlights dainty laces, embroideries, and fine nainsook socks crafted for artistic taste. The piece emphasizes quality and style as a real event for shoppers.
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