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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
4
Experts study tapping Lake Ladoga nine miles from the city to provide a pure water source. Government figures estimate the country hosts about 20 million horses and 4 million mules. An ad touts Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claiming three minute cure.
A brief quoted exchange contrasts cultural ideals with modern markets. The speaker disputes reliance on sweetness and light while noting sugar and oil as dominant trusts shaping society.
A private tutor who has just become engaged tells a pupil that, because of happiness, he will extend the lesson by an extra half hour. The scene appears in Fliegende Blaetter.
The Cleveland Leader notes how over half of December 5,000 immigrant grants to Canada came from the United States and 57,000 of 1908 arrivals were Americans. It says American books, fashion, money, and enterprise bolster Canada’s Northwest growth, while old-line Canadians resist this influence.
A Philadelphia Telegraph item claims Cleopatra, aboard a ship at Actium, laments missing buttons on her waist in the heat of battle. Antony signals the start as Caesar leads, and the ship supposedly withdraws after the embarrassed moment.
A reader letter extols Postum as a coffee substitute. An ills, young lady credits Postum with improved sleep, digestion, and appetite after quitting coffee. A man who drank coffee also notes better health on Postum and would not return to coffee.
The State Antisaloon League convention debated a push for statewide prohibition but Rev. J Asbury Christian’s resolution to declare the policy failed as the convention rejected it by an overwhelming vote. The episode marks the final stand of the statewide prohibitionists, with the executive committee not bound to adopt statewide measures.
George Dodson, about 40, was found dying on Hazel Top in the Blue Ridge and died in Rappahannock County. Initially thought intoxicated, his later symptoms suggested poisoning. The stomach was sent to Washington for analysis. Dodson leaves a widow and children. The rugged area near moonshine country is cited as the probable source.
Winchester court records show Elizabeth Martin, 75, of Nain County, files for divorce from James T. Martin, a farmer and ex Confederate soldier. Alleged incompatibility of temper and cruel treatment cited. Circuit Court Judge Harrison grants counsel fees and temporary alimony. trial set for next month.
Richmond statement says the general hospital board in Williamsburg defers a decision on Amherst County epileptic colony. A commissioner committee will search for a better site in Amherst County and act immediately with authority to secure options and begin steps, subject to board confirmation.
Campbell County former merchant and constable A. C. Dowdy and South Lynchburg grocer K. E. Cresay were arrested on arson charges. Warrants by State Insurance Commissioner Button, based on information from a department detective, cite a fire at a store and dwelling on Garfield Avenue. The property, once Dowdy’s, had been sold under mortgage and was set on fire twice within a week.
Clarence W. Douglass a Lodge Northumberland County merchant who was convicted in Heathesville court and sentenced to five years for shooting John Purcell last July was granted a new trial on the grounds of improper jury drawing. He was admitted to bail.
Fire of unknown origin razed Waterford public high school in Loudoun County. The frame two story building stood vacant except for a few students and teachers who escaped unharmed. Loss estimated at about 4000 dollars, partially insured.
Front Royal observes Lincoln centennial with addresses by Rev. J R Daniel and Rev Dr Webster and Dr Newman of the college. Students and faculty provide recitations and music. Other schools also granted a holiday.
The report of the spec-141 committee to investigate Mayor Cutchin's claim that $15,000 was deposited in a bank for individuals was received by the Board of Aldermen. The committee accuses the Mayor of failing to enforce ordinances and calls his charges unwarranted and inexcusable.
Governor Swanson spoke at a Virginia road chiefs’ convention urging state, local and federal aid for highway work. He praised the Highway Commission and Capt. P. St. Julian Wilson, touting convict labor as beneficial and proposing economy by cutting out the mud.
Between 15 and 20 Richmond College students face term probation after a hazing prank. A first year student locked in his room drew a revolver when urged to come out, firing once. no one was hurt though the scene caused intense shock. The shooter also remains on probation.
At Monroe on the Southern Railroad a well dressed business man attempted to board a Pullman as the southbound train began to move. He slipped under the car and his head was nearly severed. The body was found after the train passed. A card found bore the name Waldron Bates Colonial Hotel Boston and authorities telegraphed there. Deceased seemed about 40 years old and weighed about 13 pounds.
A Lynchburg chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy declares full sympathy with sister chapters over the prize essay award to Miss Boysen. It condemns the committee’s action in charge of the award, stating the essay attacked Lee and the South.
The Roanoke Railway and Electric Company launched the expansion through Salem. The new mile long line will stretch to Lake Spring, expanding the town's rail service.
Mrs Evelyn Burke Blair widow of Judge Henry B Blair of Salem died after a week of illness at Salem aged 78. She leaves a daughter Mrs R M Wiley of Salem.
A tenant house and two barns with furniture gear and 10 mules and a horse burned at Denver Virginia in a blaze likely started by a stableman. Most property belonged to Globe Protestant Episcopal Church. Loss about 4000 dollars with 3500 coverage.
Commercial columns show bid prices for elevators and afloat cargos, including No. 2 red and f. c. b. afloat, along with corn, oats, butter, poultry, and othe r farm products. Philadelphia and Baltimore quotes list wheat corn oats butter eggs cheese and poultry prices with standard grade distinctions and delivery terms.
Cattle prices steady to mixed across Chicago Kansas City and Pittsburg markets with steers 4.60 to 7.15 and cows 3.40 to 5.75. Hogs show weakness in Chicago while Kansas City holds steady with top around 6.55. Sheep and lambs fluctuating. eggs market eased with various regional firsts quoted.
A miscellany notes a four to five year life for a silver dollar in circulation, lamp carbon causes, Morocco leather from goatskin, radium in rocks, lunar eclipses every 228 months, Calcutta to get a 2.2 million dollar steel water tank, and Des Moines river sand for glass. It mentions Anglesey gold discovery, a blind weight judge at Henley, Britain’s unknown unemployment total, Kerr Hardie and Shackleton estimates, Brazil Navy League considering four 4000 ton sailing vessels for training sailors and a cargo run for nan gooey exhibition.
An old advertisement claims back pain signals kidney trouble and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co. It cites Henry Gullatt of Greensboro Georgia as a user with dizziness headaches and urinary issues who found relief and restoration of health after using the pills sold for 50 cents a box.
A young housewife notes a white bloom on eggs from a basket and calls it fresh. Her husband, a food expert, dismisses the bloom as lime dust from pickling and mocks the idea that the eggs are newly laid, casting doubt on freshness.
Advertisement notes Gray's Australian Leaf as a pleasant herb cure for women with back pains urinary and bladder ailments. Mentions sample rack and Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York. Also reports a new life-saving gun adopted by the federal revenue cutter service with a line of 1,650 feet.
A collage of ad lines and snippets mentions patent remedies Brown's Bronchial Troves, Hicks' Pills, Capucline, and Harlin’s Wizard Oil, plus notes on Chinese immigration tax and Columbia University forestry plans. Also references The Greenwich Observatory photo of Jupiter’s eighth satellite and various commercial claims.
The California Fig Syrup Co proclaims its unique Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna produced from pure plant principles and refined by chemists. Buyers are urged to insist on the genuine article with the full company name on the front to avoid imitations.
Statistics show the Dutch consume 50 pounds of wheat flour per person annually while the Germans.
A glass sphere concentrates sun rays onto cards to record solar activity in a novel instrument.
An advertisement touts quick pile cure in 6 to 14 days with money refund if not cured. It also mentions rapid appointment and relief from bleeding and protruding piles. A separate note claims silicon conducts electricity under light but not in darkness, applied to torpedo explodes.
The notice promotes Hick's Carevoise as the best remedy for colds and grip relief. It claims to cure the colic and restore normal conditions with immediate effects. It lists prices 0c and 50c at drug stores. An American company capitalizes on Britain’s skating revival, opening 17 rinks and employing 100000 pairs of skates.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co. Toledo. It includes testimonials from Walding Kinnax Marvin Wholesale Druggists and notes taken internally, plus a photo from Philadelphia showing an automobile over 70 mph kicking up dust.
The Chicago Tribune reports a witty exchange where Alexander the Great supposedly laments not conquering more worlds, while historians note the tale may be a sensationalized, misrepresented version propagated by sycophants as part of a broader legend.
A Newark woman recounts horrific eczema covering her body and head and describes relief after using Cuticura ointment soap and Resolvent. She credits cooling relief, sleep returns, and healing of sores, stating she was completely cured. Reportedly dated September 28, 1908 from Mrs. Win Hunt.
New York traction lines carry 66 percent more passengers than all steam railroads in the country. B. N. U. a breakthrough noted.
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