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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
2
The notice from M. MacraeR editor and owner states that resolutions will be inserted as paid matter for a charge of five cents per line. The date is Thursday December 9, 1909.
In NN seaside remarks Mr. Tart extols the Lyn Haven oyster and praises Rappahannock bivales while noting their advanced flavor over Rapahannock oysters. He recalls Milford Haven stock lineage and Mathews county boast of Winter and Horn Harbor oysters, with Mathews credited for their origin and heritage.
Editor James S. Thomas will address Mathews County at Mathews Court House on December 14th at 2 PM about industrial school fairs for public school children. He advocates new funding, a proposed high school building plan, and petitions to raise school levies while urging local officials to act.
A letter from E. C. Perchuty, Division Superintendent of Nesting, Va., dated November 29, 1909, urges collective effort to elevate local schools. He pledges ongoing preaching and work until Mathews schools are second to none in the state.
An upbeat testimonial for Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve promising relief for skin troubles. It describes the salve as pleasant like cream and guarantees satisfaction even in worst cases, offered at 25 cents a box.
The 61st Congress convenes in Washington with senators and Mrs. Martin leaving for Europe for health reasons. Norfolk monument dealers Lawson and Newton have ordered a shaft monument to honor Clarence Gordon Gray for his rescue attempt of Miss Janette Dudley from the Rappahannock river. The SentinAll and Richmond speakers list Virginia Good Roads notables with Swanson Mann and other officials set for December meetings. The State Board of Fisheries reports $36,177.42 net profits for last year and plans to return at least $5,000 from the appropriation, plus half of the $20,000 boat fund, to the State treasury.
The Agricultural Association showcases Household Economy knitting and crocheting awards with numerous winners led by Mrs. W. L. Smith and M. A. Richardson. Prizes include first and second in afghan shawl cape slippers gloves socks infant wear embroidered pieces and drawn centerpieces among others.
When in need of a cough medicine you can rely on Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The advertisement promises you will receive the best product and satisfaction with your purchase.
Notice calls a Mathews County Teachers Institute meeting at the Mathews Courthouse on Saturday December with a 2 PM start. Teachers from all districts are urged to attend.
ECEZMA is described as hard to cure and Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve is recommended. The ad claims noticeable improvement from the first application.
The Sallie Thompkins Chapter of the U DC will gather at Mrs. F Theo Miller's home on Saturday December 11 at 2 PM. Attendance is requested to finalize plans for sending a Christmas box to the Confederate Home in Richmond.
Reverend Cyrus Donald of South Carolina testifies that after three years of bone rheumatism and failed cures Noah's Liniment fully cured him. He walks better now and urges neighbors to try it. The firm offers a full refund if customers are dissatisfied. Noah Remedy C. Richmond Va. 25 cents dealer note.
A scholar from School No 10 in Chesapeake District writes a Thanksgiving Day piece praising the nation’s eight billion dollar harvest and the prosperity surge. The essay credits divine bounty and the farmer’s toil, urging gratitude for blessings and the creator’s sustenance across the land.
Young men offered life scholarship in telegraphy typewriting and railroad agency with tuition 45 dollars and 2.50 railroad fare paid. Newnan climate and 8,000 inhabitants noted. 4 to 6 month qualification, guaranteed positions paying 45 to 65 dollars monthly. Free 64 page catalog from Box 272.
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