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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
4
The Ybe Journal announces weekly Thursday issues with advertising rates and notices. It lists price for subscriptions at 1.40 annually in advance, details for paid matter bans, reading notices per line, and transient ad charges. It urges timely news letters before Wednesday morning to avoid carryovers.
A commentary on William Jennings Bryan's steadfast honesty and integrity, noting how critics overlook merit in disliked figures and how his principled stands have repeatedly both hurt and elevated him within the Democratic Party. The piece argues he will remain influential as long as he stays true to his character. It also reflects on contemporary respect and the tension between influence and desire to lead.
The Virginia Pilot and Norfolk Landmark now publish seven editions weekly, challenging Richmond readers and aiming for supremacy in the newspaper field as they grow and prosper.
A testimonial style note promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for various ailments. It cautions that health issues may begin lightly but can lead to more serious diseases if untreated, urging readers to buy the product and look for the bell emblem on the bottle.
Miss Martha E Hodges aged seventy seven died at her brother in law J H Soles home near Soles Virginia on Saturday morning. Funeral conducted by Rev W L Jones on Sunday. Burial at Hodges Burying Ground near Charles Lewis home. Survived by sisters Mrs F R Haynes and Mrs J H Soles. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Hodges.
Mr C H Atherton son of Mr and Mrs Henry B Atherton died at his parents home near Hallieford on Tuesday night August 2 from a complication of diseases. He was 22 and a promising young man. His funeral was preached by Rev W L Jones on Thursday and he was buried in the Atherton cemetery nearby.
An old advertisement touts DR BELL S PINE TAR HONEY as best for coughs colds croup grip whooping cough bronchitis asthma and throat and bronchial troubles Sold everywhere with a bell on the bottle as a mark of quality
Cobbs Creek will host a major event on August 23 with the corner stone laying of the new High School Building. Masonic ceremonies begin at 10:30 A.M. followed by speeches, a community dinner, a large afternoon baseball game, and an evening play by local ladies. Proceeds from the dinner go to the school, marking a progressive era in upper Mathews.
News from Marchants Department Store shows continuous cuts to reduce overstock with weekly additions. This week features medium priced dress goods similar to top New York stores, bathing suits, athletic and yachting shoes, Walk-Over shoes for ladies, Bernalda patent leather pumps, Doris leathers, Clarice handmade shoes, Mayfair shoes, bamboo porch shades, boys knickerbocker suits, and separate pants for youths up to 18, all offered at reduced prices.
Indebted readers are urged to immediately settle their accounts with Ro. L. Sears, the undersigned. The notice calls for prompt payment of all sums owed to the Hub.
An ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills quickly cure stomach liver and kidney troubles at slight cost. It lists ailments including dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation and debility and notes 256 at all druggists.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists degree courses in Agricul ture Horticulture Applied Chemistry Applied Geology Civil Mining Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Metallurgy and Metallography and Preparatory Veterinary Medicine. The campus includes 64 instructors equipped shops libraries with 12 000 volumes and a 1100 acre farm. The next session opens Wednesday September 21 1910. PAUL B BARRINGER MD LL D President.
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