02 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
1
The essay discusses the link between mental exertion and longevity, noting that sustained intellect does not shorten life. It cites the Dictionary of National Biography supplement listing 1635 British figures who died 1901–1911, showing fame does not depend on youth or overwork.
The Marine department praises the prompt action after a grievous accident, noting the ship being readied for work. It credits Mintoto's return to prevent daily round trips by Warl Grey and aims to keep western route service as low as possible. The winter service year shows exceptional satisfaction and a strong opportunity for a record on both routes.
The semi annual examination at Uigg High School was held on December 24 with Rev. D B MacLeod supervising. Pupils praised Principal Miss Mable MacKinnon for her leadership and presented a Kodak and stationery as a token of appreciation.
The piece urges individuals to begin a fresh year with self examination and sound motives. It compares life to a ledger where past errors are recorded, and stresses careful choice to avoid repeating faults, calling for personal vows to improve in 1913.
A druggist J G Jamieson promotes Christmas candies as a staple gift option with selections that pair well with other presents. The note emphasizes a fine array of boxes and suggests shoppers visit the city to choose from offerings dated 12-13Mtt.
Miss S L Tarr gained national fame last October by delivering a flawless transcript of Governor Wilson s 6000 word speech written after office hours and presented at 9 00 the next morning. Tarr uses Gregg Shorthand taught at Union Commercial College under Principal Moran who has 16 years of teaching experience.
Ethel Barrymore will appear at B F Keith's Theatre in Boston the week of January 6 in J M Barrie's The Ten Pound Look with Mme Sarah Earnhardt as rival act. The bill also features ventriloquist H F Hayward with Seth Dusenberry and Jawn Johnson, the Great Alpine Troupe, Armstrong and Word, Campbell and Grady, Linton and Lawrence, Arline and Adler, Peppino and others in a star packed program.
A telegram from Winnipeg to Hyndman & Company Limited praises staff for a Brock year worthy of its name. It notes applications for year exceed twenty five million dollars of insurance and business in force over eighty three million dollars, with a swift move toward one hundred million. The message ends with Happy New Year.
A fish firm Wallace and Keeney at 10 Fulton Market New York specializes in smelts and eels with personal attention to consignments. The New York Fish Company at 15 Fulton Market promotes handling of smoke and eels in large quantities with prompt returns and high market prices. A trial order is urged to prove up to date disposal methods in Prince Edward Island shipments.
Information reports two rural mail boxes on the Canoe Cove and New Haven route were destroyed early Sunday morning the 16th inst. Authorities seek the guilty parties and warn the public that interfering with letter boxes is a serious offense under Section 610 of the Criminal Code.
The Post Office warns rural box tampering will bring five year imprisonment and prosecutions. Inspectors will pursue all evidence of interference as letters with stamps misused or mailed via closed stamps are detected. Officials report several cases, with letters forwarded to the Dead Letter Office and fines of ten dollars for mailing with an enclosed stamp.
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