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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
4
Notices outline advertising charges and deadlines for the paper. An editorial advocates support for a fish factory, arguing local residents should back the project despite opposition and a costly halt would ruin investments. The piece urges persistence until a decision is reached.
In a February Times-Dispatch column the county’s land tax rate was claimed as 13 percent of market value, citing sales of $49 990 with assessed values of $6 736. A letter argues the average per acre value and overall assessments are misrepresented, noting swamp land and water frontage skew figures and urging correction by state representatives.
A fragment discusses opposing and supporting a fish factory on East River. It notes the plant would create employment and economic activity but warns against perceived harm to local interests. The text reflects a cautious stance toward both sides of the controversy.
A dramatic claim warns that Theodore Roosevelt will return to confront recent killings, portraying him with blood in his eyes and a metaphorical stick in hand amid mounting tensions.
Mrs Margarett B James formerly of Mathews County died at her Baltimore home at midnight on Tuesday February 5. Her remains were returned to Mathews for burial in the old family ground at Mr W L Smiths. She was the widow of Capt Thomas James and leaves daughters Ella Eunice Maggie and sons Capt Charles James of steamer Junietta M&M T Line Capt Edward James of steamer Augusta New Bay Line and Alex James engineer of steamer Essex B C & A Line. She was a lifelong Baptist and lived to about 78.
Rumor says President Taft will name his personal friend Congressman W A Jones of this district to a newly created circuit judgeship. Also noted, Richard Wingfield of Albermarle to succeed Joseph E Willard on the State Corporation Commission after Willard’s resignation.
Letter to the editor lauds G. Taylor Garnett for integrity and public duty, recalling his genial nature, steadfast convictions, and lasting community impact. Contained are notices of local residents' travels and visits, including Mrs. Robert Ellis of Orange and E. W. Hatch of Louisiana, with brief mentions of others and a note about Wake Impure Blood.
An advertisement proclaims a snow white ointment as painless harmless and guaranteed to cure. It sold at all dealers for 25 cents a tube.
J Bruce Rennett states he has installed a telephone in his own home and asks all business contacts to call that number, not Mr. A G Dillehay’s line, in a formal notice meant to end prior practice.
Mr E Hugh Smith of Heathsville a prominent Northern Neck lawyer receives an honorary Governor Mann staff appointment with the rank and title Colonel. The staff numbers twenty five and will attend social functions and act as the Governor's Cabinet.
An advertisement claims Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve cures sore eyes granulated lids ophthalmia and any inflamed eye condition. The product is described as painless harmless and sold at 256 a tube at all dealers.
A claim that shin trouble is overcome by Dr Bell's Anti septic Salve praised as pleasant to use as pure cream and guaranteed to give satisfaction.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pin Tar Honey as relief for a distressing disease with guaranteed satisfaction. It promises almost instantaneous results and uses strong assurance to convince readers.
A list of farm tasks for spring preparation including deep plowing, trash incorporation, ditching fencing, stump removal, machinery checks, horse and mule readiness, hot beds sowing, seed testing, pig pasture planning, poultry care, fruit tree pruning, and tobacco bed sowing with lime-sulphur spray guidance. Raleigh NJ edition.
Skeptics yield to proof as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves burns cuts scalds wounds piles and other skin troubles. See why this well known remedy is praised for sores ulcers boils eczema and chapped hands with 25 cent price at druggists.
A Rocky Mount NC man extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for severe cold and lung trouble with a free trial bottle offer. An endorsement from Wm A Fretwell of Lucama NC claims Electric Bitters cured his malaria after three bottles and helped stomach liver and kidney issues.
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