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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
Newspaper notices and advertising rates announced
The Journal asks correspondents to mail news letters by Wednesday and informs that obituaries and resolutions are charged as paid matter. Communications advocating candidates are billed at regular ad rates. Reading notices cost ten cents per line. Transient ads 50 cents for first insertion, 25 cents per inch thereafter if no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egular
Bryan Des Moines Speech Highlights Tariff Reform Question
A Des Moines address by Mr. Bryan is praised as a strong argument on tariff reform. The piece argues Republicans face discontent over tariff policy and the need to revise after the election, while urging Democratic support for Bryan in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Taft
Ellyson Declines Gubernatorial Candidacy
J Taylor Ellyson as State Democratic Committee chairman declines to enter the governor race. He vows to support Bryan and begins an aggressive campaign to carry every district this fall. His decision earns praise for duty over personal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Taylor Ellyson
Ellyson
Bryan
Inconclusive note on drain of Stream near Journal office
An uneasy remark concerns a small stream flowing by the Journal office door. It questions the need to drain or draft the stream from the middle, referencing Mathews C. H. and local streets in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Gt Mathews C. H
Wet Day Visitors Spoil Shoes and Dress
A remark notes that a lady arriving on a wet day worsens her shoes and dress, which could hinder visitors or strangers from a favorable impression of the county.
Electric Bitters Praise by Frank Conlan for Dyspepsia Cure
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a brand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver problems. The tonic is said to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor to the weak. Sold under guarantee at all druggists. Shc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Shc
Notable political maneuvers and business developments
The item outlines Bryan and Kern campaign activities in New York and Indianapolis acknowledgments, Kentucky Night Riders ousting the American Tobacco Co, Norfolk and Washington mail contract, a Richmond city official’s resignation and new post, a Virginia political discussion offer, Standish Oil Company case actions, a Guilford libel suit against Butler brothers, and a forthcoming wedding of Miss Bessie Lee Revere to Yates D. Clark with ceremony details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Henry Revere
Wake
Bessie Lee
Yates D. Clark
Lancaster
Middlesex
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
Maynard Wins Democratic Primary in Second District
Hon Harry L Maynard of Portsmouth won re nomination in the Democratic primary on August 25 by about 500 votes. He secured a 75 vote plurality over Cabell to reach re election in Congress. Norfolk turnout improved despite bad weather and Portsmouth stood solidly behind Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Maynard
Portsmouth
Maynard
Cabell
Norfolk
Gloucester Notes in County Social Roundup
Miss Mary Thomas of Rambert s Point visits county friends. Mrs W S Ware Jr of West Pot visits relatives in the county. Misses Belle and Eva Cutchin of Fairview visited West Point and hosted by Mrs W J Marshall. Mr Allmond Blow of Bellville visits Richard D Saunders of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thomas
Rambert's Point
W. S. Ware, Jr
West Pot
Belle and
Eva Cutchin
Fairview
West Point
W. J. Marshall
Allmond Blow
Bellville
Richard D. Saunders
Richmond
New Discovery touted as life saver in Naplin Maine letter
Lester M Nelson of Naples Maine reports using Dr King s new discovery for years and credits it with saving his life. The ad claims the remedy treats throat and lung complaints and prevents pneumonia. Sold with guarantee at druggists 50c to 1.00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Adner: Local Notes on Meetings Weather and Travelers
A letter from Adner thanks the paper for sample copies and notes old county landmarks overshadowed by lumbering. It mentions rainy weather delaying fodder saving and prolonged meetings at Shackelfords Olive Branch and St Andrews, with many city friends unable to attend. It reports Dr J E Moon’s death at Hockley King and Queen county and lists visits of Mamie Wolffe and Fanny Eastwood with family. Mrs. Roane recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Virgin Forrests
Shackelfords
Olive Branch
St. Andrews
J. E. Moon
Cured Hayfever and Summer Cold Claim Foley’s Honey and Tar
A.S. Nashum of Batesville Indiana reports three months of summer cold and hay fever resolved quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar after other medicines failed. He says his wife also had success with the remedy and it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Nashum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
Foley & Company
Chicago
All Drogg
Watermelon Serving Ideas From a September Magazine
The New Idea Woman's Magazine offers August tips for enjoying watermelon. It suggests ice chilling for four hours and slicing techniques, plus recipes for frozen watermelon dessert and watermelon sherbet using cream sugar gelatin and fruit pieces.
Frozen citrus watermelon sherbet mix
Cold water strains the syrup into the freezer can then chill. Add one pint of orange juice and freeze. As it nears freezing, mix in two cupfuls of firm watermelon dice and let stand well packed in ice and salt for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Foley's Kidney Remedy Claim Cures Kidney Trouble
The advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any kidney or bladder ailment within medical reach. It states no medicine can do more and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Port Haywood Shooting Fatality in Local Dispute
Willie Smith was shot and killed by Lee Smith near Port Haywood on Friday night. The incident arose from a dispute between the two men. Lee Smith surrendered on Saturday claiming the shooting was an accident and may face the grand jury next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Smith
Lee Smith
Port Haywood
Grand
Bryan’s campaign gains strength as election nears
The New York Herald notes Bryan has a solid fighting chance and public confidence grows. While Roosevelt moves left on economic questions, Bryan appears conservative and recovered from free silver rhetoric, with broad Democratic appeal across the party’s base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Watterson
Ryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
New York Herald
Appeal for Funds from Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee asks editors to appeal to readers for funds while rejecting corporate or trust contributions. The appeal emphasizes avoiding corruption and securing victory for their candidate without those entanglements. Mr Bryan urges loyal Democrats to aid, with editors publishing contributor names to the Financial Committee treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Bryan
Tuk Journal
Birds and Bugs Interplay in Farm Ecology and Economy
The text argues birds control insect life and fertilize plant blooms, essential to farming. It warns against disrupting nature by harming birds, notes legal protections for most birds, and urges teaching children to protect insectivorous and song birds as crucial to American agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Egypt
Thrice-a-Week World offers combined year long rate
The Thrice-a-Week World advertises a special offer with a regular price of 1 dollar per year for 156 papers. It promotes a joint subscription with Tak Markews Jouneant for 1 year at 1.65 dollars, noting the two papers would normally total 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York World
Pepe Alsy
Tak Markews Jouneant
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