A History of Elmsdale, Elmsdale West, and Brockton, Prince Edward Island

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The Island Farmer, May 7, 1919

Island Farmer August 22, 1917 — It is stated that there will be no harvest excursions by government

railways this year either from PEI or Nova Scotia. Authorities being of the opinion that all available farm labor will be needed at home.

The Farm Laborers Excursions resumed on August 11 and 18, 1919.

Pioneer 1919 - George Brookins was buying hides on a regular basis. Michael Doyle of Bloomfield worked for him. Michael travelled the area collecting the hides with a horse and wagon. Mr. Brookins bought cattle, sheep, and horse hides. He also bought lumber.

Pioneer 1919 - The year 1919 marks the beginning of shipping potatoes by rail from Elmsdale. Pioneer 1920 - John P. Wallace bought a potato planter, sprayer and digger (harvester) in 1920.

October 21, 1922 - Co-operative Shipment of Fowl from Elmsdale, Tuesday, October 24th. Elmsdale Farmers’ Institute will make another shipment of fowl (old hens) on the above date. Fowl must be

crated. Everybody cull their flock and bring all the old hens and poor layers. 800 to 1000 birds wanted. W.A. MacArthur, Secretary.

April 25, 1923 Agriculturist - The executive council appointed as a commissioner for taking ac-

knowledgments to deeds for Prince County: Mr. Arthur Rennie, Elmsdale, Patrick F. O’Halloran, Campbellton.

Journal-Pioneer December 17, 1983 Flashbacks 60 Years Ago (December 17, 1923) - If there ever Was any doubt as to the logical as well as geographical center of the Silver Fox Industry that doubt

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