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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
4
The Vernon section notes campaign finance rates for notices and ads while discussing political questions. It argues for changes to election laws, endorses correspondent input, and questions the need for a special legislative session to address primary procedures and governance.
J N Stubbs urges immediate Democratic state convention in Virginia to halt factional drift. He argues a convention will restore harmony, establish a sound platform, and keep Virginia at the forefront of Democratic thought ahead of the national fight. He recalls past advocacy and calls on the Journal to endorse this course.
Estimates filed today show river and harbor appropriations totaling 30,095,668 dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912. Secretary of War Dickinson announced the figures, based on a report prepared for him by Brigadier General W. H. Bixby, Chief of the United States Army Engineers.
A verse collage praises Theodore Roosevelt as the central figure who outshines rivals in politics, war, and reform. It extols his insurgent West stance, anti trust actions, and cross continental bravado while mockingly chiding opponents and premature heirs.
Mrs. Lewis Raines died at her Bohannon area home Monday night possibly from stomach cancer. Funeral was held yesterday at 2 PM at her home by Rev. L J Phaup and burial was in the family plot. She leaves a husband and six children, four sons and two daughters, and was the daughter of the late William and Lizzie White.
The document details proposed allocations for harbor and river improvements, including Haven harbor, western river channels, and southern Elizabeth river, with amounts ranging from 2,500 to 42,500 dollars. It lists specific sites such as Nomini, Upper Machodoc, Urbanna creek, Fattaponi, and Pamunick with various sums and commitments.
A state Fisheries report notes better conditions for the Virginia oyster industry after years of decline. The commission cites advancing seed oyster deposits and lower prices, with planters expected to obtain jaw seed at reduced per bu price, signaling renewed activity in the sector.
Mr. Howard Nelson and Miss Gillie Miller wed in Washington D C on Monday November 2st. Both reside in Mathews County with families of local residents. They plan to live in Washington D C after the ceremony.
Mrs Mattie C. Rhodes of Charlott esville Virginia announces the engagement of her daughter Annie Katharine to Philip Henry Mason formerly of Mathews County Virginia now of Richmond. The wedding is planned for late December. Miss Rhodes attended the womens College in Richmond and is well known in the city and throughout Eastern Virginia. Mr Mason serves as Secretary and Treasurer of the Noonansion Realty Corporation recently incorporated in Richmond and is popular in business and social circles.
Antiseptic remedies claim to destroy disease germs with Dr Bells Anti Pain for external and internal pains. Relief is described as almost instantaneous and the product is sold by all dealers.
A sober industrious man is sought to partner in a dry goods venture at Mathews. C H Oldstand offers one of the best locations. Address X Journal Office. A suitable man may work on a farm with a six room house firewood garden and good wages. Apply to S G Miller Mathews Va.
We arrive from Baltimore with up to date millinery. Mil liner Susy Sples will show the line. Large assortment of devis goods silks shoes 15c to 4.00. Extra fine mens suits overcoats boys suits. Stoves mattresses double single. Cash purchases save money.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications but must be treated internally. Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucus surfaces. It claims to be prescribed by top physicians, a mix of tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available and priced at 75 cents. juga
A Buffalo New York reader named Paul Mathulka reports keeping Dr Kings New Life Pills at home for a year and finding them an easy but sure remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The ad notes the price as 25 cents at all druggists.
B C and Ackailway Co announces sailing times from Baltimore starting April 23 1910 with weekly routes to Freeport and intermediate landings on Sundays and Wednesdays and return trips on Tuesdays and Fridays Weather permitting times listed for numerous landings including Reedville Kilmarnock Fleeton and Grace Point Freight accepted until 5 P M on sailing days Company disclaims guaranteed arrival or departure times and any delays.
A Mathews County ad declares a commitment to setting top market prices for all fish, especially shad, with prompt returns on sale. It urges Mathews fishermen to ship to the advertiser and notes references to shipper or wholesale dealers in New York markets, Fulton National Bank, and Peoples Trust Co of Brooklyn.
Since the 8 hour law and expansion of wireless stations there is a telegraphers shortage. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement prospects. The National Telegraph Institute operates six official institutes under wireless supervision and places graduates nationwide. Write for details to Cincinnati Ohio or Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Gasoline boat fittings include side lights bow lights life preservers fog bells and horns. Also offered are whistles rope galvanized anchors grapnels blocks and tackle galvanised blocks screw buckles wheels screw eyes brass hinges and hasps galv mast hoops lag screws and bronze items. Ship chandlery at Williams Wharf Wa.
Marvelous Discoveries mark the progress of the age with air flights telegrams and war inventions. Dr Kings New Discovery is praised as the sure cure for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis whooping cough and lung trouble. A resident of Ashville North Carolina reports it cured a stubborn cough after other remedies failed. Sec. and $1.00 with a free trial bottle offered. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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