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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
2
A scanned OCR block outlines advertising rates and submission rules for the Journal Publishing Co. It covers charges for transient ads at 50 cents per inch, 25 cents per inch for changes, obituaries and resolutions at five cents per line, and reading notices at ten cents per line. It notes paid matter rules, signature requirement, and deadlines before Wednesday morning.
The August 9, 1906 issue reproduces the Journal's own editorial from the previous edition, acknowledging the inferior printing and presenting a corrective note on the humbling situation.
A critical letter mocks the Richmond Evening Journal for praising staff writer Charles E Smith. It questions the accuracy of hospital investigation reporting and contends the paper improperly defends the hospital administration while disputing claims of mismanagement.
A column denounces a rival paper for predicting a minority report on the Clowes case. It defends Dr L S Foster, hospital superintendent, praising his conduct and integrity. The letter argues the Journal harms state officers by preemptively belittling the committee’s findings and mischaracterizing trusted officials.
A publisher apologizes to subscribers for a poor print run in the latest issue. They cite a supply house failure to forward essential paraphernalia and printer substitutions. The note promises better legibility in future editions and no repetition of the issue's condition.
Robert B. Gayle died at his home in this county on Wednesday night after months of poor health. A longtime deputy sheriff under Sands Smith, he served four to five years as sheriff and was secretary of the Electoral Board at his death. The community mourns his public service and private integrity, praising his courage, fidelity, and loyal Democratic support as a neighbor and citizen.
M. Lavich editor of Phillipsburg Daily Post writes of trying many cough and cold medicines but none match Poley’s Harry and Tar. He cannot say enough in praise of it. The item is offered for sale by Richardson.
S E Richardson laments Mathews County main roads as a disgrace despite prosperity. He describes improving a nearly impassable stretch by reshaping ditch edges into a center mound, creating a boulevard effect. He advocates bonding the county to fund gradual road improvement and better schools, envisioning an up-to-date county with better infrastructure and wider use of roads.
Claim cites widespread kidney and bladder disorders among men over sixty including enlarged prostrate glands. Promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as remedy with testimonial from 91 year old Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri. Sold by S. E. Richardson.
A party of four on a New Point picnic were swimming about 260 yards offshore when a shark appeared. They reached shore safely after seeing a second shark close behind. One swimmer was badly frightened and nearly attacked the group before reaching land, but no injuries occurred.
The Gloucester county community mourns the death of Fannie Lee Anderton aged 21 at her Ware Neck home on July 3. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson A. Brown, wife of Charles Bernard Anderton, organist at Singleton's Church, and mother to enduring memories for her husband and family. Funeral services were held at Singleton's chapel, conducted by Rev. J. E. Deshazo, with her six brothers bearing her to rest amid rain and grief. Her devout life and Christian example left a lasting influence on the church and community as they await a hoped reunion in a better land.
R A Gray of Oakville describes ten years bedridden with kidney disease and how Foley's Kidney Cure, recommended by a physician, gave relief. Sold by S E Richardson.
A local printer promotes wedding and fancy printing services urging customers to bring their order for artistic job printing dedicated to marriage related needs and other creative work.
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