28 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
An advertisement touts direct purchase of linseed oil from crushers, offering $25 for nonpure oil. It promotes Creosote Stain in multiple colors, shingle stain and barn roof paints, guaranteeing repainting if unsatisfied, and highlights Pine Oil as a preservative with yearly North Carolina supply contracts.
The Norfolk Tidewater market features SHALON PAINT touted as the best for durability and color, with claims of being economical and widely used by major paint consumers. English Lead offers high grade coverage and whiteness with zinc content for durability. White Zinc Vieille Monfange Brand is advertised as absolutely pure.
A historical listing shows vessel itineraries and wharf times for Old Dominion Steamship Co and Bay Line services from Norolk and ports including Norfolk Point Ar Ware River. It lists times around 10 00 to 12 40 p.m. for arrivals and departures at various wharfs such as North Street, Ports North Street, and Old Point along with connections to Philadelphia and related routes.
Lord Houghton recalls Lyndhurst and Lashington saying the most memorable moment was Washington at Mount Vernon and Burke at Beaconsfield. Neither could recount specifics of those discussions. The anecdote notes the value of diaries for preserving memories.
Modern Progress presents a dialog where an optimist and Mr. Sirius Barker discuss civilization’s advancement from ancient Roman arena brutality to today’s pursuit of thrill, hinting at social change and attitudes toward entertainment.
A poetic fragment contrasts Jubal and Tubal Cain with biblical imagery. It blends archaic diction, storms, and seas to explore ancient strife and mythical prophecies, ending with attribution to Rudyard Kipling.
A husband hides a visit from his wife’s imagined grandmother a grand plan collapses when the real guest arrives. Misunderstandings, cider lore, and a miscast family lead to comic chaos as the wife’s supposed granny proves not to be the visiting matron. The tale ends with the truth exposed and the couple reflecting on the imposture.
Reinterpreting human unity, the text praises beauty, knowledge, and love as core to the brotherhood of souls. It notes freedom of thought in a just society, with schooling, libraries, and universal ideals, while recognizing money and material comfort as necessary but secondary to higher, inspiring values.
The article claims Hawaii will soon grow into an important center for the banana industry and could supply Pacific coast markets. It notes several varieties, from fine flavors to cooking types, with cooking varieties gaining popularity alongside Willy American—style varieties.
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