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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
2
The article critiques Taft’s last message to Congress as colorless yet notes commendable emphasis on economy. It accuses omissions of not challenging big trusts and criticizes the tone as overcautious, suggesting party politicking toned down essential opinions.
The Virginia Anti Tuberculosis Association appeals to readers to support Red Cross Stamps in the battle against tuberculosis. It notes thousands suffer from consumption in the state and urges liberal stamp use to save lives, stressing that small stamps collectively make a large impact.
The Board of Supervisors redirected to the County schol fund the portion of the poll tax returned by the state. The Westville School Board will seek the $448 for a new high school, aiming to energize collectors and reduce future school levies as petitions support the countywide action.
The New York World reports a new torpedo method capable of pursuing and destroying its target after firing. The article claims great genius behind the weapon and predicts future pistols that fire bullets which follow a person to their death.
The text notes that if a prediction comes true editors in general will be forced to depart to less civilized and less inventive countries. The fragment references a broad exodus of editors driven by the outcome and implies a collapse of editorial vitality.
The article notes about nine hundred accounts overdue, urging timely settlements to help the JOURNAL man enjoy the holiday season. A playful hint implies appreciation for dollar gifts or payments due.
A weekly note states a procured Christmas supplement is prepared to enliven patrons and friends and remind them of the near approach of Christmas, with a hope it will please readers.
Promotional note extols Dr Bell's Antigentic Salve as pleasant like cream and guaranteed to satisfy even worst cases. Claims 25 cents per box.
Edward Hudgins, longtime inmate of the City Almshouse, died yesterday morning at age 75. A native of Mathews County, his funeral is at 11:30 a.m. today at Charles R. Johnson’s undertaking establishment, with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Landmark.
An ad urging readers to buy Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as the court medicine of choice with a guaranteed claim of superior effectiveness. The informal pitch emphasizes quick relief and reliability.
Ho RS Hoskins advertises a Sare-a riding and driving mare and a road and farm horse, both unafraid of automobiles, with contact at SpriInc HILt dated 11-18-11. A second listing notes sawed lumber, heart and sap, grist mill running Saturdays, at Buvenues Diggs, Va, dated 12-19-21. The issue promotes extremely low clothing prices as a closing sale and pitches a new clothing line alongside hats from Jefferson-Madison and Old Dominion, sold by T. D. Stokes & Co. in Richmond with local retailers and home-merchant endorsements.
Christmas Eve sale at G. Snead in Bebannon Virginia invites patrols to buy fall and winter goods at virtually cost to clear spring stock. Large selection of dry goods shoes notions crockery confectionaries and toys for the children promised to make a merry season for families. Call and visit.
In winter 1907 08 Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College began a four week short course for farmers. Twenty two counties sent representatives with growing interest. The next winter attendance rose to sixty. Lectures morning and demonstrations afternoon cover stock judging dairy practice farm machinery silo and pruning. No entrance exam. open to all. Details from P Barringer President Blacksburg VA.
Advertised remedies claim rapid improvement after first use. Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve promises a quick change of mind about cure, while Sutherland’s Eagle Eye Salve is described as painless, guaranteed to cure, never failing a case, and priced at 25 cents.
Virginia lawmakers convene in January 1909 as local notices report state funding for public schools with 406 432.60 dollars for teachers. The Eastern Shore Herald records a year of exchange activity with 32 512 barrels of Irish potatoes shipped and 705 000 barrels of sweet potatoes, plus a 16 percent dividend on stock and seed purchases for spring planting.
Private sale offered within 30 days includes all household furniture and effects. On the farm there are young horses, double horse wagons, buggies, carts, and other implements. Visit to view. prices reduced to move unsold items.
The oyster convention met in Newport News on October 26 adjourned to reconvene January 1 at 11am in Newport News. All counties and cities in Tidewater are urged to send delegates to the convention. J. N. Stoupes serves as chairman.
Life scholarship in telegraphy typewriting and railroad agenty reduced to 45 dollars and 2.50 of students railroads paid. Newnan climate and 600 residents offer easy 4 to 6 month training. Graduates guaranteed positions paying 45 to 55 dollars per month. Board excellent, diplomas awarded, great demand for operators. Catalog 64 pages. Box 272 Southern School of Telegraphy.
A fragmented note mentions a bottle at a location tied to Dell's Pine and a grouping of items described as another bottle. The text hints at identifying marks on the bottle, possibly the Weil label, indicating a confusion or label check in a simple inventory or classification context.
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