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Guardian - Across the Island Columns

Transcriptions of Neil Matheson's column "Across the Island", which appeared weekly in The Guardian between 1960 and 1972. 
To learn more about Neil Matheson and his work at The Guardian, visit our online exhibit page: Neil A. Matheson and "Across the Island": Reintroducing One of P.E.I.'s Most Popular Newspaper Columns

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Across the Island - 1962 August 31
1962

Covehead Man Has Rare Skill -- Harvesters Are Becoming Popular -- V-8 Engine In Motorcycle -- Non-Poisonous Top Killers -- Bob Simmons Aims At Tokyo -- Alfred Groom On Empire Team -- Angus Cattlemen Are Active

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1962 October 19
1962

Premier Visited At Strathnairn -- 1950 Convention Is Recalled -- First PC Winner In 28 Years -- Strathnairn Story Is Interesting -- Another Ghost Yarn Column Asked

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1966 November 10
1966

'Tell Me Wanderer' Philip Sellick Story -- Could Temper Metals Skillfully -- First Man To Breed Moose? -- Complete Lack Of Fear -- Sellick Led A Charmed Life

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1970 April 3
1970

Dalvay Hotel Story Is Interesting One -- Big Logs In Fireplace -- Attractive Hand-hooked Rug -- Basket-Phaeton Rig -- Employees Treated Well -- Tried To Sell Dalvay

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1970 October 26
1970

Holman's Catalogue Interesting Reading -- Hordes Of Mosquitoes -- Interesting Prices -- 'Modern' Watches Advertised -- Tire Prices Were Low -- No Ladies Clothing Shown

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1964 August 7
1964

High Price Lobsters Once Were Fertilizer -- Many Lobster Tales Heard -- 25 Cents Per 100 Lowest Price -- Moase Story Is Interesting -- Old Bill Prohibited Quacks -- Tale Of Tragedy 123 Years Ago

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1962 June 1
1962

Election Battle Seen Amazing -- Majorities Are Discussed -- Big Change Is Suggested -- Dan Barrett Still Likes P.E.I. -- Pack Pedlar Days Recalled -- Hospitality Was Everywhere

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1960 December 9
1960

Fast Time Reaction Varies In Counties -- Bug Pickers Made In Dundas -- Ayrshire Men Meet Here -- Boswall Influence In Sheep Ring -- Holstein Breeder Clubs Formed

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1966 September 15
1966

'Christopher's Folly' Building Is Recalled -- Road Long, Weather Stormy -- Tobacco Spits Help -- Task Was Long And Tedious -- Craft Was Finally Afloat -- Maiden Trip - Coal 50 Cents A Ton

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1966 August 4
1966

Wild Bill Cody Born In P.E.I.? -- From Weekly Examiner Files -- Earlier Settlers Told Cody Story -- Message From 'Rebe' Scantlebury

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1971 September 27
1971

29 Pt. Cribbage Hand – Tales Of The Occult -- Invisible Messenger Story -- "Unseen, Unknown Force" -- Barbara MacDonald Story Retold -- Mama, Mama, Daddy Is Saved -- Jack, You Have Turned Gray -- Sister Ship Lost

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1969 January 24
1969

Phantom Boy Vision Recounted By Woman -- No Tracks In The Snow -- Rose Valley Item Recalled -- 'Devil In The Cards' -- 'Ice Boat Disaster' -- Night Long, Bitter Cold -- Ed MacWilliams Comments

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1968 September 26
1968

Brooklyn Trio Recall History -- Cats 'Climb Up The Walls' -- Sang 'All Over The Place' -- Praise Was Warm -- Thrown Into Snow -- Tea Was Too Hot -- 'The Christian's Good-night'

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1972 January 10
1972

Hon. D.A. MacKinnon Started W.I. Ferry Idea -- Man Of Wide Interests -- Hon. Charles A. Dunning -- Was Almost A Joke -- Service Started In 1940

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1963 June 21
1963

'Klondike Trail' Days Recalled -- Hikes 480 Miles In 14 Days -- Potatoes At $20.00 Per Bushel -- Cribbage Board From Walrus Tusk

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns

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Guardian - Across the Island Columns
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Transcriptions of Neil Matheson's column "Across the Island", which appeared weekly in The Guardian between 1960 and 1972. 
To learn more about Neil Matheson and his work at The Guardian, visit our online exhibit page: Neil A. Matheson and "Across the Island": Reintroducing One of P.E.I.'s Most Popular Newspaper Columns

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