The 1940 Islander begins with a report of the Town Meeting of July 16, 1940 and a "Census of Alamosook Island Township" which lists 45 human residents of various ages and genders, 2 animals, 16 boats, and 15 buildings. It also includes an item titled "Table Talk," with extracts of dinner table conversation, an account of the camp play ("Rising at Alamoosook"), a "shop news" feature, an account of island sports, and a variety of charming block prints. The issue also contains a full address list.