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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
2
The Journal lists advertising rates and policies including prices for first and subsequent insertions, fines for late or unsigned notices, and a request for correspondents to send news letters by Wednesday. It warns that items may be delayed or carried over if not timely and requires the writer's signed name for publication.
A clashing letter condemns the Richmond Evening Journal for praising a staff writer Mr. Charles E. Smith and for preemptively touting an Eastern State Hospital investigation. The author defends Dr. L. Foster, superintendent, praising his integrity while accusing the Journal of sensationalism and bias. The piece laments attempts to prejudice public opinion and urges fair reporting.
In Silverton, the county seat of San Juan, miners labor as the railroad is washed out. The tour visits Silver Lake, Blacklet, Gold Ledge, and Bullion Bar with a massive mountain blasting operation to build a powder house and mill site. Prospectors gauge ore potential as East capital pours into the San Juan district amid ongoing mining activity and Cripple Creek comparisons.
From Silverton the high drive to Caray, the Gem of the Rockies, by stage coach offers hazard and peril along cliffside roads with only inches to the drop. Yet the view rewards travelers with distant Grand Mesa and a blue horizon, while the rugged Uncompahgre region lies ahead and the Pacific Ocean seems to fade in sight.
A fragment advertises Pauley’s Kidney Cure for enlarged prostate and kidney trouble. Testimonial from Mr Runties of Rockport Missouri claims relief after two bottles. Mentions Prostate glands, kidneys, and male health concerns with promotional tone.
Beulah Methodist Church youth organize a Sunday school outing on a glorious summer day arriving at Handy's landing then by boat to New Point Beach. The group enjoys lunch baskets and a stroll on the beach, with music and waves enhancing the trip. The event ends with many expressing pleasure and anticipation of next summer.
A law s party for the benefit of Sese Christian Church will be held at the home of Mr W E Witches on a day in August 1906. Proceeds go to Mathews Church.
Residents express approval of Mr Remagen and plan a timely gathering to show support. The Fire Stage nears completion as a backdrop for the community to meet him and demonstrate backing through action.
A garbled health fragment discusses kidney issues and cautions against Foley use. Mentions POMArEY and Kisney Core Fou with unclear context. Source text is messy and cannot be fully interpreted.
The article notes the death of a long time United States Lighthouse Service member. It recalls his career and esteem held by superiors. It mentions family members and expresses farewell with solemn lines.
The report notes the death of Mr. Roland Porrest from typhoid fever on Friday in Morfalke. He had recently served as mate of the steamer Alita and was described as energetic and capable, with a promising life and a career cut short by illness.
Roper Pinca Sr of Cavynns Island, native of Abashe county, died after a long illness. A veteran of the rival bat, he served as a private in Qupe's company and was a longtime member of the local church community. Survived by family and friends, his passing is noted with tribute to his service and faith.
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