Prince Edward Island Shipbuilding Era Remembered in Photograph
The Guardian recalls the 1908 harbor scene at Pownal wharf with two score sailing ships, noting PEI shipyards' vital past and the decline of square riggers as steamers rose. A Labor Day notice and civic comments follow, alongside reflections on school hours and Harvest time optimism.
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Usko
Pownal Wharf
Charlottetown
Pownal
The
Guardian
Prince Edward Island
Adaey
Mark Wright
Newson
Ehsey
Price
England Debates Daylight Law Limiting Working Hours
Labor leaders push a Daylight law to set working hours within daylight. The proposal centers on changing the clock time to align the workday with daylight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Prohibitionists in the UW 1908 Convention Platform
The National Prohibition Convention of 1908 met in Memorial Hall Ohio and produced a brief platform. Reformers are praised for self sacrifice and patriotism while opposing the legalized traffic, stressing civic protest over party spoils. The Columbus Ohio convention dated July 15–16 1908 expresses gratitude to Almighty God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Ohio
United States
Prohibition Party of the
Columbus
City Schools Should Readopt Old Daily Hours
A reader suggests the City Schools revert to prewar hours with nine to two for older students and nine to one for younger pupils. The letter notes better walking weather now but harsher conditions in snow and rain and cites teacher support and high applicant turnout at the Model School.
Shirt sale offers deep discounts on men and boys shirts
Fall goods arrive soon so H. H. Brow advertises up-to-date Fancy Shirts at reduced prices. Sizes range from 14 to 18 for men and 1 to 14 for boys with substantial discounts and various price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Brow
Eiach
England
Scotland
Church Service Times and Sunday Schedules
Church services listed by denomination with times for Methodist Presbyterian Baptist Anglican Catholic Baptist and Salvation Army. Includes worship, Sunday School, prayer meetings and sacraments with notes welcoming strangers and providing seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
First Methodist
Wm. Harrison
St. James
HE. J. Rattee
Zion
G. E. Ross
G. R. White
Warren Leonard
Worcester
Dunstan’s
St. Paul's
St. Peter’s
Canon Simpson
Salvation Army
Fresh supply of Wom'ng Kisses apothecary sale
Fresh supply received for sale at Geo. B. Hughes Apothecary Hall priced at 20 cents per pound. Customer notice redirects to stock available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Hughes
Apothecariog Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bargins
Trout
Larbor
J. G. Jamieson
G. H. Vaylor
Motler
New York Globe
John Bull
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Equitable
Laws
Post Office Department
Kipling
Earth
Comet
Magdalene
Peter and
Paul
Mari Wright Furn’g Co
UW. 8
Ec Velour
Dongola
Goff Bros Drafts
Git
P. O
Gditor
Putnam's
Putnam’'S
the North Bakery
Euston St
Cameron’s
Pownal St
Hickey & Nicholson Tobacco Co., Ltd
DesBrisay
Ross & Matthews
Cher
Ory
Hyndman
Rdttszirturi
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