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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
1
A vintage advertisement touts Noahs Liniment as a triple strength remedy for nerve, bone, and muscle aches and pains. It claims rapid relief for rheumatism, sciatica, lame back, stiff joints, sore throat, colds, strains, sprains, cuts, burns, bruises, cramps, colic, toothache, and more. Sold in 25c, 50c, and 1.00 bottles with a money back guarantee.
Important notice warns consumers to look for Noahs Ark trademark on Noahs Liniment packages and to beware of counterfeits. The text claims red ink branding, U S Patent Office registration, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging use of stamps for refunds if dealer fails.
Governor Mann plans legislation to make pistol carrying a felony with a year on the roads. He argues harsher penalties will curb a nationwide habit, reduce voter disenfranchisement for convicts, and shift costs from jails to road-duty labor.
Clarksdale Miss Special report says eleven negroes who terrorized the area over two days and sparked a race clash are believed to have perished in Black Bayou Swamp. Bloodhounds led to the bog’s edge where all traces vanished amid treacherous pools, quicksands, and snakes.
American sailors of the first division of the Atlantic battleship fleet bid farewell from Cherbourg as cannon salutes echoed across the harbor. The fleet rims Scilly Islands en route to Cuban waters for war games, with the second and fourth divisions following toward Scilly in English seas. Rear Admiral Schroeder leads the maneuver.
The fragment shows a naval context with a fleet and a Rear Admiral Schroeder expressing gratitude for hospitality before sailing. No concrete date, place, or outcome is provided to identify a specific event or action.
William V. Gallagher, a hardware merchant at 1640 Pennsylvania Avenue, faces a hearing before Justice Tyson for violating the West ordinance by renting to Negroes a house at 1623 Argyle Avenue where white residents predominate. The case arose after Mrs Catherine Dison, colored, moved in, with neighbors alleging the action breached the ordinance in effect since December 19. Gallagher claims a agent, J W Lyons, handled the rental and that he did not specify race. The maximum penalties include a fine of at least 100 dollars or 30 days to a year in jail.
In Baltimore the Chesapeake Steamship Company operates daily departures to Old Point Comfort and Merfolk with connections by rail to south. The York River Line offers the steamer Atlanta from Baltimore on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with arrivals at West Point and Richmond. Tickets include baggage check and state security. offices listed in Baltimore.
Proof positive cured of rheumatism with Noah's Liniment. Patrons named Rev Cyrus Donald, Mrs Itha A Lee, and A Crocker report relief after multiple years of pain and inability to raise an arm. Testimonials claim complete cure, improved sleep, and return to normal activity.
An old advertorial note praises Noah's Liniment for rheumatism stiff joints and backache claiming quick relief and good results from Reyear Smith in Abbeville and surrounding area. The fragment shows typical 19th century patent medicine style with generic claims and local business mention.
Mrs. W. D. Robertson of West Somerville reports notable relief for a sprained ankle after using Nogh's Liniment. The brief testimonial highlights the product's perceived efficacy.
A Virginia reader, Mrs. Rev. J. D. Billingsley of Point Eastern, Va, reports ten years of severe back pain relieved by Noah's Liniment. She states less than half a bottle produced a perfect cure.
A policeman J. H. Fisher from Hodges reports his wife suffered neuralgia and toothache for years. After using about half a bottle of Noah’s ointment she experienced immediate relief.
Rheumatism in the neck relief is reported by Martha A. Lambert of Beaver Dam Virginia after using Noahs Liniment. A second note from Richmond Transfer Co in Richmond Virginia praises the liniment for bruises sprains strained tendons and use on throat sides and chest for distemper colds and similar ailments.
A Norfolk Virginia transfer company endorses Navanh's Liniment as a superior remedy, claiming it provides better results than alternatives priced at $4.09 per bottle. The note urges stable men to try the product and be convinced of its curative properties.
A local man testifies that a house was rented to a negro family before the ordinance took effect and that he would not violate the law. He says he supports the ordinance in principle. City Solicitor Poe questions whether rental timing affects compliance with the rule banning nonwhite occupancy in blocks with 56 percent white.
Discussion centers on whether Justice Tyson will hold a preliminary hearing or dispose of the case, with Mr. Poe unsure and suggesting police magistrate jurisdiction unless Mr. Gallagher opts for a jury. The ordinance sets a fine of at least 100 dollars or 30 days to 12 months imprisonment, and a recurring offense for occupants who remain after fines, a point debated by lawyers including Milton Dashiell.
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