Cham Bealn’s liniment praised for aches and strains
A vintage advertisement touts Cham Bealn’s liniment as the best remedy for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. It claims wide dealer availability and usefulness for general family relief.
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
4
A vintage advertisement touts Cham Bealn’s liniment as the best remedy for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. It claims wide dealer availability and usefulness for general family relief.
The B C and A Railway Co issues a Saturday start timetable for steamer sailings from Baltimore Pier 9 Light Street to Freeport with intermediate landings. Departures from Baltimore are Sundays and Wednesdays at 5:00 PM with listed stops. returns depart Freeport Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 AM arriving Baltimore next morning. Service notes that times are not guaranteed and no delays are the company’s responsibility. Freight cutoff for sailing days is 4 PM. General Manager is H. Thompsum? and Agent is A. R Heavex in Baltimore.
In advance obituary notices occupying more than half the column will incur standard space charges. The policy applies to large obituaries and other notices, with pricing based on length and placement in the paper.
Governor Mann presents a strong comprehensive message to the Legislature endorsing practical, well supported recommendations. The document covers tax equalization and fisheries policy, proposes a two to three year closed season for Mobjack Bay and York River to aid recovery, and recommends laying off planting grounds in squares for better policing and new lease terms after current leases expire in 1920 to curb irregularities and protect planters. The piece notes omission of woman suffrage and urges legislative consideration of these proposals.
The printer notes that the oreter business shows resilience with $7.5 million in water product values for Virginia last year. Fish contributed $3 million, while clams and crabs added $1 million, and the overall water products market remained healthier than expected.
Advertised cold remedy claims quick recovery and pneumonia prevention though contains opium and may be given to infants. Purported benefits are stated without medical guidance, urging immediate purchases from dealers.
Audubon Societies of Virginia urge papers to call for readers to feed birds during ice and snow. The plea warns of mass bird deaths harming farmers and gardens, noting birds sing and control pests. Geo Gowen signs the message.
Resolutions honor Brother Melvin E Hunley who died December 24 1918 near Mobjack Virginia at age 39 after months of brain tumor suffering. Initiated December 1905, he aided lodge members and the bereaved family, and his steadfast faith and kindness are memorialized. The lodge asks charity for his faults, notes his good deeds, and orders copies for minutes newspaper and family.
Judge Jones convened court with a sparse crowd due to ice hindering travel. Few cases moved forward as Boyd Sears was away in Washington obtaining depositions and could not reach the county. Commonwealth vs Ephraim Williams dismissed. Commonwealth vs J M Forrest continued due to defendant illness. Commonwealth vs Fenton White continued.
Rev. Geo H McFaden, moved from Suffolk to Lynchburg, was greeted warmly by his new church members in a reception last week. The Steamer Corsair, now resumed on the York River to Norfolk route after overhaul, and the Farmers Winter Course at Virginia Tech begin Feb 1 with free tuition and cost necessities for attendees.
A card by J. R. Drx announces acceptance of a traveling salesman post with G. L. Howser & Co. of Baltimore. He will visit merchants from Fredericksburg by the Bay and between the Potomac and James rivers with a full line of hat, cape, and straw goods samples, promising prompt, satisfactory service.
A witty verse exploring gender contrasts and social roles. The speaker argues the female of the species is kinder and more logical than the male in some respects, while noting exceptions in behavior. It references nature, myth, and religion to question human notions of dominion and intellect.
Beulah M. EK. Church South hosts the Beulah Bible Class second anniversary banquet in the Class Hall on January 25, 1912 from 7 to 10 30 p m. Members may bring wives or a friend. Guests include May Snow Memorial Bible Class and St Pauls Sunday School representatives. Remarks by Rev J Arthur Winn and speeches by Dr T A Smoot and Geo F Green are expected.
The winter session of the State Farmers Institute will convene in the Jefferson Hotel auditorium in Richmond on January 17th and 18th. The Virginia Dairy News Association Virginia Corn Growers Association and the Virginia Pure Breeding Live Stock Association will hold meetings in the city at the same time with an attractive program prepared for each.
Metice Ae aims to settle year end accounts and asks for payment of past debts owed for lumber. The message is from J Bruce Beanent of Mathews Virginia.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to relief from indigestion and stomach trouble after using Electric Bitters. She claims the tonic purifies blood and benefits female weaknesses. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
Stuke Eee Eve Tet Thaw threatens a residence party as Kan Tiljow, an agent, notes attention to a counted termber near the home and advises caution amid the unsettled conditions.
A man recounts a long illness that resisted two doctors advice to remove tonsils. He finally used Peruna and reports throat improvement after the first bottle and continued with about two dozen bottles. The account ends with uncertainty about ongoing health.
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