brought millions of dollars into the hands of the Irish moss harvesters in the Western area of Prince Edward Island.

The industry attracted Marine Colloids from the state of Maine and Genu Products from Denmark. Both companies set up business in Miminegash. Other buyers forming companies at the

time, were Wendell Stewart, Henry Buote, James Shea, Tignish Fisheries Co-operative and Nelson Shea. Back in the days of large catches of fish, the Myrick business topped a record, with landings so plentiful that on May 2, 1902 the factory was forced to close for the day. Tons of herring could be scooped up close to shore. Farmers hauled away most of it to be used as fertilizer for the land.

Fishermen in those days would arrive in port with boats loaded down with lobsters. They were sold by count and reaped a

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