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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

2

Be ar Manly Minter Editor Brey HVERY THURSDAY

The snippet shows a publishing firm pricing and policy note for Brey HVERY THURSDAY by Ourbal Publishing Co. It mentions ad rates, line charges, reading notices, and contract terms including five cents per line for certain items and twenty-five cents for first insertions, with editors and managers named. It reflects a historic newspaper advertising and communication tariff.

Brey Hvery Ourbal Publishing CO Shed

Progress in Mathews County Schools and Roads

The article lauds Mathews County advances in education and infrastructure. It highlights improvements in the school system, notes the county’s level roads, and argues for a modern centralized high school with transportation and a new building to raise land values and better prepare children for life.

Iit Mathews Pool

Hope for Constitutional Monarchy and Liberty Across Nations

The passage argues that bloodless revolutions and reforms in Turkey and other nations show a global love of liberty. It notes a shift since early modern times from absolute monarchies to constitutional systems and envisions further moves toward representative democracy worldwide.

Turkey

Public outcry over hush up in Baby Vaughn case

The article criticizes police and city home officials for concealing parts of a Baby Vaughn case. It argues public access is essential and denounces class favoritism, asserting that high and low status should face consequences equally.

Baby Vaughn Childs Norfolk

Populists and Independents Clash in Spirited Struggle

The text compares current political friction between Populists and Independents to a dog fight, noting spectators in small parties joining in with rivaling spirits. It suggests the scene will be lively on the sidelines while adults continue the battle.

Repeal of 29 Million Dollar Fine Marks Roosevelt Era Pendulum

The passage notes a repeal of a $29 million fine, viewing it as typical of Roosevelt administration rhetoric with many claims but little decisive action. It contrasts heated language from a wary official with a later report suggesting trusts remain strong, not weakened.

Tart Seeks to Continue Roosevelt Program Amid Hunger Fears

In a speech of acceptance Mr. Tart pledges to carry on Roosevelt’s work. He warns that if not pursued the nation faces severe starvation and calls for divine aid to avert a grave crisis.

How to avoid appendicitis by relieving constipation

The notice claims most appendicitis sufferers are chronically constipated and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild effective remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels. It asserts the product cures chronic constipation without nausea or gripping and urges refise substitutes, sold by all druggists.

Fifth Annual State Farmers Institute Opens in Jefferson Hotel

The fifth annual convention opens with six hundred farmers in attendance. President Sandy presides as Governor Swanson outlines schools good roads and agricultural promotion. Mayor McCarthy welcomes attendees and John Jackson editor of the Southern Planter replies. Readings by Com- appear in program.

State Farmers’ Institute Jefferson Hotel Sandy Swanson McCarthy John Jackson The Southern Planter Com

Summer School at Charlottesville Center of Southern Education

The Summer School at the University of Virginia, led by Dr. Bruce R. Payne, drew over nine hundred teachers and students from twenty four states. The program emphasized rural life, expanded subjects beyond the three R’s, and highlighted a bright future for teachers in the South with greater recognition and resources. Gro, A. Jerban.

Charlottesville Jefferson University of Virginia University South Southland Bruce R. Payne C. G. Maphis Maryland Cornell Harvard Commonwealth C. J. Kern Winnebago County Illinois Ginn & Co New York Eid Pees Gro, A. Jerpan

Boy Pays For Gum Prize Ring in 70 Years

A Cincinnati boy, Arthur Hudgen of Penny Valley Virginia, wrote as an eight year old to obtain gum and a gold ring prize. He later sent $4 to the mayor, asking him to remit the amount to the gum company.

Cincinatti Arthur Hudgen Penny Va Cininatti Hudgen Markbreit Times-Dispatch

Omission in Briefs Sparks Reader Notice

A newspaper staffer warns that a single misrepresentation or omission in a column can be heard as a loud error by readers. After many favorable mentions, missing a name or item even once risks being remembered and criticized, whether by accident or lack of knowledge.

Gloucester County Notes Glory and Social Visits

Dre Dr. Wm. RK. Jaeger left for Baltimore and Washington last Thursday. Capt. Wm. F. Robins hosted a delightful sail on Saturday evening aboard the schooner Ella Warden. Mr. C. H. Williams of the Uneeda biscuit company visited town. Miss Brown of Norfolk is a guest of Miss Ellen Hogge. Mr. and Mrs. Beverly R. Howard are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Davis on North River. Mrs. WW. R. Waddell and family visit Mrs. James H. Waddell. Frank B. Dutton is ill but hoped to recover soon. Farmers rejoice over recent rains. Ban Boy.

Dre. Wm. RK. Jaeger Baltimore Washington Wm. F. Robins Ella Warden C. H. Williams Miss Brown Norfolk Ellen Hogge Scheley Beverly R. Howard W. L. Davis North River WW. R. Waddell James H. Waddell Frank B. Dutton Ban Boy

Honey and Tar Relief Claim Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Petey's Honey and Tar for immediate asthma relief and claims many cures for prior refusals to yield. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as best for coughs colds throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs and states it is sold by all druggists.

Petey Yiel Foley

Prominent Democrat Bolts Virginia Bar Leader Plans to Vote Republican

Wyndham R. Meredith of Richmond retiring president of the Virginia Bar Association, meeting in Hot Springs, Va., declares he will bolt the Democratic party and vote for the Republican nominee this fall. He will not actively participate in the campaign. The association remains non partisan.

Wyndham R. Meredith Richmond Virginia Bar Association Hot Springs Virginia Meredith Taft

Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy stops irregularities and cures kidney or bladder trouble unless beyond medical help. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

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