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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
The Journal is issued every Thursday by Journal Publishing Co. price one dollar per year in advance. Proprietor Jerer J Haypoy. General Manager Jos. R. Dowarags.
The note urges Tar Jovenar correspondents to mail letters by Wednesday morning to prevent delays and stale items. Obituaries and resolutions of respect require paid insertion at five cents per line, with notices for candidate communications charged at regular advertising rates. Reading notices cost sixteen cents per line. Transient ads incur 50 cents per line for the first insertion and 25 cents per inch thereafter if no change is made.
The article notes a likely poor fishing season due to scarcity and urges county residents to shift focus from water to farming. It praises some farms while condemning others for neglect, and argues farming could yield better returns if pursued diligently. It also discusses William J Bryan as a leading Democratic presidential candidate, predicting strong support in Virginia and expressing a wish for the best man to be chosen.
The piece argues Republicans can push through bills without debate and a single roll call, using this to counter Democrats who labeled their filibuster a tactic. It questions why reform and remedial legislation endorsed by the President was not passed and predicts tough questions on the stump about endorsing Lowevelty policies.
Delegates from Pennsylvania to the Democratic National Convention may be uncommitted while leaders argue Judge Gray of Delaware could tilt Pennsylvania. Republicans in the Keystone State would fight for political survival, and Gray is seen as uniting business and labor, potentially narrowing historic Republican margins.
The New York Sun touts Fairbanks with a crass cocktail editorial while criticizing Taft for delegate chasing. The piece suggests Fairbanks would prefer focus on Taft's neglect of duties and hints Roosevelt drank the cocktails in the Prohibition era context.
The piece critiques a plan for a special session to revise tariffs before March 4, questioning why revision hasn’t occurred since last December and challenging political promises to act after the election. It cites President Roosevelt and the Fair banks plan as examples.
The Jimes extends a cordial welcome to H Jeter Haydon who last week assumed ownership of our Mathews contemporary and returns to journalism. Haydon speaks with conviction and is generally right, bringing long experience from Virginia Citizen and Southside Sentinel. Mathews and T& endorse him to elevate the paper.
Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky writes of severe kidney and bladder pain. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy she found great relief with one bottle and complete well being after the second. Sold by all druggists.
Norfolk April 23 City Sergeant Lawler after reading the confession in a book on sale here believes Leo Thurman murderer of Walter Dolson was insane. He disputes Thurman's claim of a sane act and says the book vindicates Dolson against a prior confession.
Norfolk shop Ernest W Browne offers souvenirs tobacco and cigars at 279 and 313 Main Street.
The State Board of Fisheries met at the Atlantic Hotel and named about fifty-two inspectors for a two year term. Old officers were largely reappointed while many new applicants were considered from a large field. The board also discussed purchasing gasoline boats for use as police boats for the Virginia Oyster Navy.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a perfect remedy for pneumonia, colds, and obstinate coughs. It claims it prevents pneumonia after use and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Harry Kendall Thaw, defying his mother and family, seeks a habeas corpus writ to be declared sane and released from Matteawan Asylum. James S. Graham represents him, obtaining an order for Thaw to sign the application, to be presented to Justice Morschauser. The DA’s office mobilizes Jerome and assistants to counter the move.
The Pension Board will convene at Mathews Courthouse at 11 a m on Monday April 27 to revise the pension list and receive applications for pensions. W E Fircnert chairman Pension Board.
Advertisement for linseed oil mix claiming 4 gallons produced and a 7 gallon final product. Mentions M Paist and 3 sallous Pure Linseed Oil at 69 cents each, with total cost about $1.20 per gallon. Cited by Wm. H. C. Murray L M Paist agents at Williams Wharf Virginia.
A large audience packed the court in Taperannock on April 20 for the trial of M B Wright Jr charged with murdering his stepfather Thomas C McDaniel on June 30 prior. The defense rested as Wright pleaded guilty to an eleven and a half year sentence imposed by Judge J M Mullen in a closely watched Essex case drawing broad local attention.
The notice promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds. It warns that Poley’s Honey and Tar contains nine harmful drugs and urges consumers to avoid it. Sold by all druggists.
A Baltimore based ad proclaims Davis Yellow Metal Copper Paint as superior for keeping vessels clean longer. An Oxford Maryland writer notes high customer praise and warns against using wrong copper paint, urging dealers to choose Davis and avoid substitutes.
The State uniform spring examinations for public school applicants will be held at the high school building on Thursday April 30 and Friday and Saturday May 1 and 2 beginning at 9 o clock each day. Supervisor Tua Lanr Div Supt.
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