Fisheries Commission Bill Seeks New Department Head
The proposed bill in the House of Delegates would appoint a Commissioner of Fisheries at 2000 dollars and a Secretary at 1500 dollars with four additional members. The Secretary and Commissioner would be full time, with offices at the Capitol, replacing the current loosely run board and antiquated records system.
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House of Delegates
Cardwell
Tidewater
Interior
Board of Fisheries
Capitol Building
Fragmentary route note from Norfolk post offices
Incomplete OCR fragment references daily mail routing from this place and nearby offices at Norfolk and Old Point. It hints at a postal route change but provides no clear details or dates.
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Norfolk
Old Int
Death of R. J. Burroughs of Richmond
News from Mathews confirms the passing of R. J. Burroughs known as Joe Burroughs of Richmond. The obituary praises his character and generosity and notes he leaves a sister Miss Jane Burroughs who cared for him after their parents' death.
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Mathews
R. J. Burroughs
Richmond
Joe” Burroughs
Joe Burroughs
Jane Burroughs
Public Cemeteries for the Counties
A letter to the editor argues for county owned burial grounds funded by a tax and laid out by county surveyors. The writer urges centralized planning with three county cemeteries, allowing private plots to coexist, and urges legislative authority to empower county action.
Competitive Examination for West Point Nominee Held in Fredericksburg
The Hon. W. A. Jones schedules a competitive written exam in Fredericksburg on March 28 to select a candidate for nomination to the First Congressional District’s seat at West Point. Examiners designated by Jones will test Reading Writing Spelling English Grammar Arithmetic Algebra Plane Geometry Geography United States History Physiology and general knowledge. The top scorer becomes principal nominee with alternates considered.
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W. A. Jones
Fredericksburg
United States Military Academy
West Point
Jones
United States
Iternate Res Nation
Tg College
A Trip to Nassau and Mathews Figments of News
A letter from an old miner describes Nassau with sunlit beaches glass bottom boats and sea gardens on Hog Island. The correspondent notes fruit orchards and a prize for eating the most fruit, plus meeting Dr. Poole of Mathews and plans to visit again with the Journal staff. He laments paparazzi-like publicity at shops and praises the Journal as a clean truthful paper.
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Nassau
Virginia
Sea Garden
Hog Island
Mathews Son
Poole
Mathews
Black Hills
Daniel Richardson
Miss Roosevelt Gift Parade At White House Lovingly Described
Charlotte dispatch notes Miss Alice Roosevelt’s celebrated status and the influx of gifts from across the world. Jewelry, tapestries, a horse team, rare items, and even large vegetables are cited as tokens of affection. Observers joke about Papa Roosevelt facing duties and a possible third term while praising the young First Daughter's popularity.
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Charlotte
N. C
Alice
White House
South Dakota
Kansas
China
Papa Roosevelt
New Lamps for Macedonia Church Funded by Lawn Party
At Foster Virginia on August 30 a lawn party and musicale raised funds directed by Misses Anna Lee Hodges and Marion Forrest. Proceeds funded four new swinging lamps for the Macedonia church, with grateful thanks from the congregation via THE Journal.
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Anna Lee Hodges
Marion Forrest
R. H. Forrest
Foster
Macedonia
Honest Readers Pay After Subscriptions End
A reader asks if law can compel payment after the subscription term. The answer notes you cannot be forced by law to pay for a newspaper once the term ends, but urges honest behavior: refuse delivery at the post office if you won’t pay, and the postmaster will stop it.
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Richmond
Post Office Department
Clarke Courier
wWe
Enoug
Tidewater
Goxso
Guide to the City of New York available from Mr Swett
Readers planning a trip to New York City can obtain a Guide and Post Book of the City of New York by applying to Edward R. Swett at 1703 Broadway New York City. The guide includes specifications of all points of interest in the greater area.
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City of New York
New York City
City of
New York
Edward R. Swett
Broadway
Inin the Great
Center Park views featured in Swett guide offer
A note describes skyscrapers and a fine collection of Central Park views in a Guide and Post Book to be mailed free upon application to Mr. Swett. The item highlights free distribution and the lender’s contact.
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Central Park
Swett
Examination for Mathews County Public School Teachers
The State Board of Examiners requires a uniform examination for teaching positions in Mathews County Public Schools. The test will be at Mathews High School on May 3 4 and 5 starting at 10 A.M. White and colored applicants examined the same day. Thos B Lane Superintendent of Schools Mathews County.
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State Board of Examiners and Inspectors
Mathews County
Mathews C. H
Thos. B. Lane
Supt. of Schools
Mathews Co
Mathews County Fund Lists Donors for Fitzhugh Lee Monument
The Mathews County Virginia Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund publishes donor names since the last issue. Listed contributors include Harold Powell Melville Callis Ruth Muse Calvin Hudgins Ruby Williams Leslie Hurst Mexie Respass Richard Respass Linwood Tyler Elva Teler Fulah Hudgins Agnes Carney Ethel Godsey and Chaplain Giles B. Cooke of the Lane-Diges Camp of Confederate Veterans.
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Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund
Harold Powell
Melville Callis
Ruth Muse
Calvin Iudgins
Ruby Williams
Leslie Hurst
Mexie Respass
Richard Respass
Linwood Tyler
Elva Teler
Fulah Hudgins
Agnes Carney
Ethel Godsey
Giles B. Cooke
Lane-Diges
Salem Area Church Schedule and Times
The notice outlines service times for various Sundays including 2nd Sunday at 11.00 A.M. and 3rd Sunday at 11.60 A.M. with additional events at Crab Neck SchoolHouse and Central venues. It names Richard Ferguson as a point of contact.
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Salem
Sadie
Crab Neck
pRiveccestene
SLOO
Richard Ferguson
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