Squirrel Island Squid, Vol. X, No. 9

Published by Parke G. Dingley & Co, Squirrel Island ME, 1885

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8pp. twice weekly periodical for Aug. 8, 1885. Historical recalling of details of Identification of Boothbay and Pentacost Harbor (from the early 1600s) A section called Wavelets naming the various guests on the island. An article on The Samoset Summer Resort Association on Mouse Island. A list of all Squirrel arrivals including where they are from and where they will be staying Boothbay Jottings, Harpswell Jottings, Bar Harbor Ripples - snippets about town. Additionally advertisements for local accommodations and supplies, railroad and steamship schedules. And much, much more. Measures 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" Squirrel Island Squid - A Vacation Journal, issued each Wednesday and Saturday during the six weeks' vacation season of July and August. Price 6 cents a copy; 70 cents for the season, prepaid. Advertisements $3.00 per square, in both Wednesday and Saturday issues. The two issues are entirely distinct and each issue consists of eight pages, printed on fine book paper. Parke G. Dingley & Co., Publisher Squirrel Island. Small area of paper loose front page; minimal detraction. Surface soiling and letter folds. Seller Inventory # 21000633

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Title: Squirrel Island Squid, Vol. X, No. 9

Publisher: Parke G. Dingley & Co, Squirrel Island ME

Publication Date: 1885

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