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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
The fragment lists the Journal Publishing Co with a dated header and names Peter Haypon and Jos. R. Dovetass in roles as proprietor and general manager. It appears as a small portion of a newspaper masthead or ad.
The notice explains deadlines for letters to reach the office by Wednesday, outlines charges for resolutions of respect and paid notices, and lists rates for communications advocating candidates, reading notices, and transient ads. It specifies five cents per line for resolutions and paid matter, ten cents per line for reading notices, and 50 cents per inch for first insertion with 25 cents per inch for subsequent insertions when unchanged.
Victor Hugo is cited on woman as the poetry of earth and the force behind history. The speaker vows to honor women’s influence from biblical through modern times, praising loyalty, strength, motherhood, and the church’s pillar role amid adversity and war.
A tribute recalling a mother named in the Richmond Times Dispatch. The speaker honors enduring love and sympathy guiding her through aging infirmities with affection and reverence.
An alarming warning on kidney trouble describes it as an insidious disease that can lead to fatal illness before detection. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at early signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, noting it is sold by all druggists.
Police Justice Caton in Alexandria court applied the Byrd liquor law to Sunday liquor in a crackdown on hospitality. Richard Jackson and Walter Smith were each fined 50 dollars for giving or treating with beer and whiskey on Sunday, while Willis Thompson was fined for selling liquor without a license but the charges against him were dismissed after insufficient proof.
South Norfolk post office was robbed last night with an unsuccessful attempt to blow open the government safe. The front door was forced, the safe combination demolished, and money was sought but nothing else stolen. Postmaster J. A. McCloud received word at four this morning. thieves fled, leaving tools. This marks the sixth failed attempt to breach the post office safe.
Advertising card asserts all druggists refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and la grippe coughs, contains no opiates, and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. sold by all druggists.
A sales note urges homeowners to hire painters using L. and M. Pure Paint with a double guarantee. It states 4 gallons of L. & M. Paint and 3 gallons linseed oil total 7 gallons at a cost of 1.29 dollars per gallon. Agent listed is Wm. H. C. Murray of L. of M. Paint, William Wharf, Va.
Washington reports Representative Flood argued against admitting Southern European aliens into the United States, citing Virginia resolution. He noted 1906 immigration totals of 1,100,735 with major influx from Austria Hungary Germany and Italy, and contrasted regional native and foreign population shares. He praised Southern homogeneity and urged gradual self government.
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