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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
1
Montague and Souris notes mention Electra inspection, Stanley's 9 8 win over Georgetown, plus Prohibition case adjourned. Montague visits include John McDonald and wife, Morley S. Acorn named Souris manager, Albany Lodge anniversary events, and Wesleyan circuit revival reports.
Securities quotations list various Canadian and Atlantic region entities with values for banks insurers trusts and manufacturers. Includes Royal Bank of Canada Union Bank of Halifax Acadia Sugar Halifax Electric Tramway Stanfield's Limited Robb Engineering and Portland Pid notes with prices and paid fully paid statuses.
A heavy influx of Mormons from Utah fills Cardston Alberta as the population nearly doubles. The season’s trek may resemble an invasion with more Mormons heading north than south of the International Boundary. Citizens welcome them despite differing religious views and several separate schools are expected to be established in Southern Alberta this year.
Advertisements claim Hood's Sarsaparilla prevents and cures illnesses from grip and rheumatism to jaundice and erysipelas. Testimonials from multiple users, including Mus. Wa. Hunt in Dartmouth and others, praise rapid improvements after taking the medicine. The ad notes 100 doses for one dollar and lists Lowell, Massachusetts as the preparation origin.
March 26 reports say the German Kaiser conducted rehearsals of The Hugenots at the Royal Opera for five days, directing singers and guiding interpretation. The emperor appeared on opening night with a brilliant audience, though performers felt his energy was taxing during rehearsals.
Chicago markets report wheat and pork futures with notes on corn May prices. An advertisement touts a 24 inch steel framed vanilla cloth umbrella with carved handles as the best value in the city. A business letter asks for payment on a March 1 statement and promises prompt action.
Readers examine a draft Ottawa insurance bill affecting four major fraternal societies including the I.O.F. and the Woodmen, noting that the act could redefine a society as a company and restrict provincially licensed groups to their home provinces unless Governor in Council permission is granted.
Editorial letters debate the impact of a draft act on fraternal societies like the Canadian Order of Foresters, noting license requirements across provinces and potential Dominion authorization. Mixed in are testimonials for Ferrozone, praising its blood-boosting effects and claiming rapid skin and strength improvements with customer anecdotes.
Church notices list revised service times at First Methodist Grace Church St James Zion Baptist and St Dunstans Cathedral with sermons at 11 and 7 for several pastors. Sunday School at 2.30, Bible study 2.45, prayer meeting 7.30 Wednesday, and visitors welcome with seating provided. Anglican St Pauls evening prayer and Holy Communion at 11 with 2.30 Sunday School and 7 pm Evening Prayer. St Peters Canon Simpson hosts Holy Communion services.
The State Health Department and the State Board of Charities will cooperate to compile data on tuberculosis in almshouses and penal institutions. The aim is to determine numbers and conditions to improve treatment. Reports will be prepared for the State Health Commissioner Dixon after the board’s agents collect details. No steps will be taken until reports are completed.
A church schedule lists Salvation Army services at 7 11 3 and 7 30 p m plus weeknight services. YMCA details show Men's meeting at 4 p m Boys at 10 a m. Montague Markets corrected weekly listings include prices for herring cod oats potatoes butter eggs cheese and produce. The page also advertises Elene tablets and general drugstore offerings.
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