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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
The Journal outlines advertising rates including five cents per line for obituaries and resolutions, sixteenth of a dollar for reading notices, and various per inch charges for first insertions and subsequent changes. It urges timely news submissions to avoid carryover to next week.
The piece rails at Taft Democrats and Democratic Protectionists inside the party, arguing loyalists should align with Jeffersonian and Democratic princi ples. It warns a high tariff hurts peanut growers and steel, urging return to core Democratic tenets amid Theodore Roosevelts practical moment.
A preview issued this week at Mr James Cannon Jr head of the Arti Saloon League outlines the league position on local option and state prohibition. The foreman supports collaboration with Cannon and the league to enforce options while noting the People in most counties are wet and the majority favors local control.
The writer argues against state wide prohibition, defending local option and county decisions on liquor sales. They acknowledge the Anti Saloon League's past work but insist Virginia should wait until every county votes to abolish liquor sales by a sufficient majority. The piece praises perseverance and self sacrifice shown in prohibition efforts.
The article notes the Christmas season brings joy to children and states that no newspaper will be printed during Christmas week. It thanks patrons for past support and wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Dymanite joins a wave of blasts over the Panama Canal as authorities investigate multiple incidents. The events raise security concerns and ripple through regional shipping and trade discussions.
Tepey Bear stocks declined noticeably from par value during the middle of the month, reflecting downturn pressure in trading activity and investor sentiment amid market volatility.
A terse line attributes distrust to a figure named Theodore I and mocks a group labeled Mew as liars and rebels.
Thirty U S Senators to be ejected before the next session. General Antonine Simon ousts Nord Alexis as president of Hayti. Abiegton votes 36 of 236 to keep the large dispensary. Albany Louisiana sheriffs acquitted after night riding indictments. Judge Spence condemns verdict. McCandish elected secretary treasurer of the Newport News and Hampton Senior German Club amid Hampton social prominence. Nellie Lawson and James William Sti announce their engagement. wedding planned December 29 at Lower Church.
More people use Foley's Kidney Remedy yearly as it is viewed as the most effective treatment for kidney and bladder troubles. The ad praises its perceived medical value and overall usefulness to patients seeking relief from urinary issues.
The Virginia Anti-Saloon League reiterates its 1909 policy favoring local option and strong penalties, while opposing evasion of the law. The group plans continued agitation in Petersburg Norfolk Newport News and Richmond and will hold local option elections where feasible. The note also mentions ongoing education campaigns and past successes in Winchester Danville Fredericksburg Lynchburg Suffolk and smaller towns.
The Math Teacher Association met at the Court House despite bad weather. President C B Ransome presided as the committee completed a by laws draft and the code was adopted after revision. Eva Wright read a paper on Purpose in Teaching. R C Stearnes could not stay due to urgent business. The program committee was tasked to prepare literature for the next meeting and the association adjourned to the third Friday in February.
The Times Star reports Taft’s cabinet picks for approval by Senator Knox. Names include Secretary of State Philander Knox, Secretary of the Treasury Myron Herrick, Attorney General George Wickersham, Navy options William Leeb or Charles Thompson, Interior Richard Ballinger, Postmaster Frank Hitchcock, Agriculture James Wilson, and Commerce and Labor George Enright.
Hoaree coughs and stuffy colds may develop into pneumonia overnight. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes inflamed membranes heals the fungus and expels the cold from the system. Sold by 21 druggists.
Mrs C C Borum formerly Elizabeth Howard Lowry of Charlotte County died on Friday December 4 after a year of suffering. She left a husband five children and a large family. Funeral services were held December 5 at St Pauls Church with Rev Laughton officiating. She is buried in the church cemetery.
Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi suffered kidney and bladder trouble for three months and found no relief from two physicians. After two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy she felt much better and urges other women to try it. Sold by all druggists.
A vintage ad touts Poley’s Orino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation and a regulator of the liver. It claims the product stimulates the bowels to act naturally, helping users avoid discomfort and improve digestion.
The Office of the Circuit Court in Mathews County on December East 1903 lists T B Richardson plaintiff against J S Hoskins Lumber Co defendant.
W A Floyd of Empire Georgia reports arnica salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg calling it worth more than its weight in cold. He would mortgage the farm to buy it. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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