06 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Summerside Journal
Location
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1868
Page
1
The notice outlines that agreements may be made at moderate rates and in good style for whole, half, or quarter column space or by the year. It specifies flexible terms to suit different publishing needs and timeframes.
Local industry officials appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council will oversee funds from the last session to encourage seam and local industry. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 20 in Summerside to carry out legislative intentions.
The Summerside fair lists prizes across live stock, grain, poultry and produce categories for local industry and agriculture. Awards include horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, flax, grain, butter, cheese, roots, fruit, carriages, implements and leather with a focus on breed quality and yield. The notice notes no prizes for imported stock, transport arrangements from Cascumpec, and an address by W McNeill as secretary to the board.
The Princess of Wales and Heather Belle sail from Charlottetown to Pictou and other ports on Tue Thu and Fri routes. Steamers depart Charlottetown and Pictou on specified days with connections to Halifax Summerside and Georgetown. Dr J Price advertises medical services in Summerside with a listed address and date.
The Charlottetown bank at Queen and Water Streets led by President Ilon Dante Brenan and Cashier William Caspany Esquire announces Discount Days on Mondays and Thursdays. Hours of business range from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a special early session at 100.1.
Charlottetown announces details of the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. Fire and Life. Established 1809. Update and application notices dated June 20, 1808. Includes references to Charlottetown offices and capital in Sterling.
Poem fragment evokes rural pleasures with lines about blooming flowers birds and a peaceful isle home. References Elora and August 4 suggest a dated school or literary piece celebrating countryside life and seasonal scenery.
A narrator recalls a country visit to the Elms with his cousins Eda and Jane Stornaway. He watches their contrasts in beauty and character, contemplates marriage prospects and wealth, and confesses a deep affection for Jane, who rebuffs his suit while dropping hints of fate. The tale ends with a cliffhanger as the cousins depart, promising to continue.
The account lists a string of duels over trivial matters including a dog serv it goose a pinch of snuff and even eating methods of corn. It notes injuries such as an arm amputation after a duel and recalls 1777 New York city incidents between British officers over corn eating.
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