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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
4
A country boy Tom helps an injured old man along a winter road. He gives his coat, leads the horse, and carries the man to his home for warmth and food. Tom walks back, tired but proud, as his mother expresses pride in his kindness.
In a light dialogue from the Ballinore American, Harry questions if Kate's curls are natural and Mame replies with confidence that they are indistinguishable from her own hair, defying anyone to tell the difference.
A city editor objects to describing the hairdresser murder as a wave of crime while a cub reporter quips it might be a marcel wave. The exchange appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reflecting newsroom banter over sensational phrasing.
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A four year old, Helen, cannot enter the playroom as a gate blocks the door. She prays to God to help her climb over, then tumbles over alone. She quips that she got over herself. The anecdote appears in Harper’s Magazine.
An old age testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. Mrs Mary C. Phelps of Westfield Massachusetts, aged 92, reports relief from backache and urinary issues after using the product. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Comptroller Metz denounces a bill saying it would accomplish nothing like the actor who walked footsore to a distant town and earned passage by offering to work. Richard W. Harris of New York recounts the tale at the New Willard to illustrate the bill’s futility.
A sister replaces coffee with Postum, leading to restored strength and better color. The ex-coffee drinker notes renewed vitality, clearer eyes, and nerve support after ten days, sharing that only trial proves Postum’s merit. Look for the phrase There’s a Reason in packages.
Frank A. Porter formerly of Frostburg Maryland and a Portsmouth Virginia banker died by self inflicted gunshot at his Norfolk home. The death certificate cites melancholia after typhoid fever as cause. Porter, 12 years old in age per report, left a wife and young daughter. He had risen from paying teller to assistant cashier at City National Bank and later the National Bank of Commerce before his death.
Henry H. Rogers formally opened the Virginian Railway at a Norfolk Board of Trade reception. He announced four years of labor completed and that the road will join great American trunk lines. Samuel Clemens known as Mark Twain attended to witness the formal opening and inspect the property and vast territory opened for business.
A blaze at Pine Beach near the Jamestown Exposition site destroyed several frame structures including the former Uness Barn Hotel on One Hundred Second Street and Maryland Avenue. Proprietor Parker and his wife escaped. Fire Department saved remaining buildings. Damage estimated at 10000 dollars with little insurance.
J Howard Conrad, 40 years absent, returns to Winchester visiting family. He has made and lost fortunes, now controlling interests in Alaska gold mines, including the Placer mine. A Warren County native, he began as a clerk for Charles Broadway Rouss and has just toured the world. He is brother to William G Conrad of Great Falls Montana.
Lumber exporters from several nearby states formed the American Wagon Oak Plank Association in Roanoke and elected officers. President is H. M. Dixon of Norfolk Virginia. vice president J A Wilkinson of Bristol Tennessee. treasurer J R Alcock of Baltimore. Directors include R W Price and J R Alcock of Baltimore. Ere Bogges of Darksburg West Virginia. ag Clements of Greensboro North Carolina. Billmeyer of Cumberland Maryland.
H F Byrd president of the Valley turnpike between Winchester and Staunton says a general overhauling will start within a week and the road will be placed in first class condition for summer travel as it has become a principal road in recent years.
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce has secured an option to buy the Petersburg Index Appeal for about $30,000, planning to use the paper to promote city welfare. Editor R. P. Barham will stay as chief writer. business manager unnamed. The purchase aims to boost industrial and educational development rather than politics.
Mayor Joel H. Cutchin names 10 Roanoke citizens to a committee to attend the National Peace Congress in Chicago May 1. The group includes Rev. Dr. W. H. Milton Rev. Dr. T. Claggett Skinner and others. Major H. Levis Wallace later selects 28 Roanoke delegates for the event to be held May 3 4 and 5.
Richmond reports the Norfolk and Western will retain the two cent fare until May 1 and keep mileage books and features from the two cent rate. It will adopt the two and a half cent rate on May 1 and issue 1000 mile books for $20. The mileage books remain valid between all Virginia stations.
Division Superintendent L R Taylor and Chief Dispatcher W L Melvin are moved from Roanoke to Princeton West Virginia to establish Princeton as a division terminus. Victoria Virginia becomes the other division terminus, producing three divisions: Deep Water to Princeton, Princeton to Victoria, and Victoria to Norfolk.
Burglars broke into Harlow Smallwood near Castleman’s Ferry Clarke county ransacked the house and set it afire. The residence burned completely with losses estimated at 2000 dollars and no insurance. Authorities have no clue to the thieves.
Burglars broke into farmer Carlow Shallwood’s home near Castleman’s ferry, ransacked the house, and set it on fire. Neighbors arrived too late to save the structure which burned to the ground. Loss is reported at about $2,000 in logs.
James L Wilkinson, a wealthy Carroll County cattle raiser, died at his home aged 65. He was father in law to George L Carter, president of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad. Venezuela’s name origin linked to early Spanish settlers who noted Venice like features inland. The Ilanos, home of the Ilaneros, have altered their character since Humboldt’s time.
Ralph Martin of Spokane lies at Jonath the sup seeking cure for a painful flesh condition near the breast. The report notes continued treatment and the hope of relief from the ailment.
A Milwaukee Sentinel summary notes that global moral concerns over rising youth delinquency spark calls for remedial plans. It argues parental neglect undermines discipline and that schools must enforce obedience, with Clark University President Hall proposing novel measures including a revived use of flogging as a deterrent.
The Rev P H Ditchfield notes church officials fear their dignity and even their wives feel reflected glory In one anecdote a new church warden s wife arrives late as worshipers rise She smilingly says Pray is rise for me I don t expect it on
A classic testimonial style advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises $100 if any case fails, invites testimonials, and lists Toledo based F. J. Currkey & Co. as sellers with 75 cent price and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Tom asks if he succeeded in becoming solid after eating cake she baked. Dek replies he could not feel any more solid, comparing himself to concrete or building stone.
An ad touts native Mromo Quinine phrasing to cure a cold in one day and notes a signature IK W Grove. It mentions a world-spanning telegraphic record set between London and Karachi, India, covering 6 532 miles.
An old advertisement touts Hick's Carpiye as the best remedy for aching feverishness and colds. It promises immediate liquid effects and provides pricing at 25 cents, alongside references to wet drug gloves.
William G Rockefeller, leader of the National League Club and authority on dogs and finance, spoke on training dogs as an art. He recounted a photographer session where Mike, the man at the portrait, requested a pleasant expression while the artist and subject argued about the final look.
An exchange between a head of household and a mother figure reflects rising impatience about a young man’s progress. The Washington Herald notes the family’s long-standing expectation that he will eventually succeed.
A snide exchange between Howell and Powell surfaces in the Chicago News. Powell blames the woman for a drawn game while Howell retorts that a straight draw might have changed things.
A brief Chicago Tribune snippet shows a child named Kitty telling her mother she cannot sit still at the table because she is a fidgetarian. The exchange captures a playful domestic moment between mother and daughter.
The interior of Mexico shortens the route for goods from China Japan and Pacific coast states. New markets may emerge for California products including wines shipped through Manzanillo port.
Beginning with January 22 the Chinese New Year the rates for internal telegrams are reduced by 20 percent. Despite the cut the Chinese telegraph tolls are still the highest in the world.
An English marvel comes to the United States to answer questions of quantity or date. Knowledge is power only when used. Learning without assimilation leads to negative outcomes. Education should weave purpose with instruction and emphasize practical application. Industrial training echoes this doctrine.
A home painting caution explains common causes of peeling and cracking, highlighting adulterated white lead as the main issue. It promotes a free Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company, including a purity test and a Dutch Boy Painter trademark guarantee of purity and quality.
The article surveys several etymologies for the phrase origin. It suggests printers confused p and q in Roman type, notes scot marks for pints and quarts in alehouses, and mentions olden toupees and queues as other theories.
Testimonials from G T Roberts of Resaca and H M Gibbs of Lawrence praise Sloan's Liniment for curing sweeney and removing spavins in horses and mules. An owner reports abscesses cured with a 50 cent bottle. Dr Earl Sloan offers a free Treatise on the horse and invites inquiries from horsemen in Boston Station A.
Turkey requests American collars shoes polish porcelain and glass ware while Spain seeks American steel bolts nuts and wire. The note outlines bilateral trade items rather than policy actions or agreements. Signed lists indicate supplier interests and commodity categories.
A 50 cent remedy claims cure for piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee if itching bleeding or protruding piles persist. The notice notes imports to China last year that paid duty at Shanghai, around 45 percent.
An advertisement touts Capudine as a quick relief for colds meat stomach and nervous troubles with immediate action. It promises pleasant taste and urges trial at two cents. The copy also mentions Garfield Teab tea and health benefits in a promotional tone.
At the current rate of increase the population of this country will reach 100,000,000 in 1919. The statement highlights rapid demographic expansion and implications for resources and policy.
An advertisement extols Hamlins Wizards Oil for fast relief from injuries including cuts burns and sprains. It also notes titanium silicide boride from electric furnaces as hard as diamond and mentions a Rio de Janeiro project for a government zootechnical and agricultural institute studying stock raising and agricultural experiments.
Graniteville Vermont resident Mrs Barclay credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health during the change of life. The letter touts widespread endorsements and a long record of cures for female ailments, urging other women to try the product despite its low cost.
A New York friend of Cuticura recalls his three year old son aboard a ship eating an entire box of Graham crackers and Cuticura Ointment, claiming it cured a cold. The anecdote is used to argue the safety of Cuticura ingredients for infants and endorses Potter Drug & Chem Corp as sole proprietors.
A terse note states Germany must import about T percent of its eggs. The line attributes the figure to B.N. U. 15, with no further context or detail.
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