Cape Breton's Magazine

past 11 by the time we got things cleared away. (Was that good money back then?) Edie chuckles. No.... Two years later, Johnny Reid organized the clerks' union. And we went down to the Miners' Forum, and he got up and talked. And he got a ruling that said a clerk could be paid no less than $10. Going on green, you got $10 a week. If you had the least bit experience, you started at $11. And that's what start? ed it. Now, I was getting 10 or 11 when I left Samuels, although he hired me at 7. But when I went up to the Post, when I got the Post job, they put me on space--7C an inch. You had to take a ruler and mark off everything you had in the paper every day, and then turn it in at the end of the week. Well, sometimes I only made 8 or 10 dol? lars. Sometimes I could make it up to 28 or 29 dollars. And they thought that was too much, so they put me on salary for $15! (So where did you find your story ideas back then?) Well, because I knew so many people. You know, this Evelyn Turner from Water Street was the one that was working with the government. Her mother and my mother had 6 Great Outlets Welcome You to TOWN DAIRY "The Biggest Little Store in Town" 1290 Main Street • Louisbourg • 733-2212 Groceries • Gifts & Supplies • Souvenirs • Lottery Tickets Camera Supplies & Developing • Health Care Products Video Machines & Rentals • Dry Cleaners • Florist SEARS Outlet • Camping Supplies • 990 Ice OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (' All Tourists: Drop in & get a free local post card! } MARKET SQUARE MI'KMAQ AMAUTAGN Traditional Mic Mac Skills • beadwork • leatherwork • baskets • wooden artifacts • soapstone pipes and carvings • native paintings The historical friendship between the MI'KMAQ and the French dates from the days of Champlain and Membertou. This special relationship was revitalized on Cape Bre? ton Island, with the establishment of the colony of Isle Royale at Louisbourg in 1713. MI'KMAQ AMALITAGN • a project of the Eskasoni Development Corporation A must to visit and shop! • 733-2682 • Island Crafts A kaleidoscope of die finest craft treasures, featuring: • handcrafted fishermen knit sweaters • socks & toques • tartan items • kitchen accessories • hand appliqued quilts • baby & children items & a fine line of textiles produced next door by Louisbourg Craft Workshops. The list is endless! Treat yourself to Island Crafts Ltd. Browsers welcome! • 733-3630 • n.'... Bookstore While at Louisbourg Market Square, make sure to visit Pages Bookstore. For your interest we have stocked our store with books by local authors and both tapes and CD's featuring the best of Cape Breton musical talent. You will also fmd a smattering of sundry summer readings and a selec? tion of other odds and ends. Books Are a Great Gift • Any Time of the Year! • 733-3192 • FRANK'S LOBSTERS Take time and visit Frank for his world-famous lobster! Your choice of Lobster, cooked just for you by Frank, served with Cape Breton Potato Salad and Rolls Frank will cook for any size party, and pack for beach patrol. The economical way to enjoy a feast from the sea. • 733-2897 • C & J'S CAFE Drop in for a light snack or an ice cream treat. • Homemade Soups • Selected Sandwiches • Hard or Soft Ice Cream • • Yogurt 'Puddings 'FreshFruit 'Cheeses Our Specialty: Made-in-Louisbourg 'Gat Cakes 'Muffins 'Pies and, of course, your favourite beverages Sit down, relax, rest your weary feet, and enjoy! LOUISBOURG CRAFT WORKSHOPS A Line of Silkscreened Items Ranging from Sport Clothing to T-Shirts This manufacturing facility located in Louisbourg Market Square employs local craftspersons. Textile items in cotton and canvas are designed, cut, painted, and sewn on the premises. Goods produced by the Louisbourg Craft Workshops are sold next door in the Island Crafts store. Quality handmade products at reasonable prices. • 733-3233 • 30 Harbourfront Crescent LOUISBOURG, N. S.