From collection Islesford Historical Society Collection
two ledger books containing Francis G. Fernald'slobstering income and expenses records from 1947-1966 and from 1967-1975
In January 1947 he was catching 85-160 lbs or so each day he got out . Selling for 40 to 50 centsa pound. In 1975 he was catching only 40 to 60 lbs a day . selling them for $1.40 to $1.60 a lb.
