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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
The item outlines submission deadlines for news letters and paid notices, including obituaries and resolutions. Rates are five cents per line for respectful notices, ten cents per line for reading notices, and contract rates on request. Transient ads cost 50 cents for first insertion and 25 cents for each follow-up without change.
The article urges Virginia to declare for William J Bryan and instruct delegates to support his national convention bid. It argues an instructed delegation best expresses the people’s will and calls for county actions to align with Bryan’s nomination.
Capt F R Hayness Creek reports on his Hess Farm of 125 acres selling last year for 2847 with expenses under 1000, yielding a nearly two dollar profit per dollar invested. He argues farming is clean, independent, and highly remunerative for Mathews, urging locals to focus more on agriculture to sustain prosperity.
A discussion on valuing durable earth roads for widespread use. It urges communities to study best practices for location drainage construction and maintenance to maximize road service year round and support agricultural prosperity.
A guide stresses moist sandy roads retain moisture and trees along banks aid stability. Proper drainage is crucial with crowns to shed water, limited ditches, and preferring tile or concrete drains. Use sand on clay, clay on top of soil, and regular maintenance with ditches, gravel, sand, and tools to ensure a serviceable road and profitable outlay.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble progresses insidiously and can be fatal. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, noting it is sold by all druggists.
The Turn of the Tide to be staged at Red Men’s Hall Court House on Monday February 3 at 8 PM after a storm delay. It marks the fourth county performance with strong audience turnout in the past. Proceeds benefit Providence M E Church and Holly Grove Disciple Church with refreshments by Westville Disciple Church.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt humorously laments the plight of bachelors in America. It cites multiple alleged suicides death by misfortune and dramatic claims across several states tied to unwanted marriages. The piece critiques archaic laws and mocks a society that leaves bachelors defenseless against romantic pressure.
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for La Grippe coughs and pneumonia risk. It claims the product stops coughs, heals and strengthens lungs, contains no harmful drugs, and comes in a yellow package. Substitutes are refused. sold by all druggists.
William J. Bryan announced to Democrats in Washington that he will stay in the race for the presidential nomination. He told ex Senator Jones and Senator Newlands that he intends to remain a candidate despite pressure to withdraw. Bryan waved aside calls from figures like Blue eyed Billy Sheehan and Col George Harvey noting they urged him to withdraw to preserve party harmony.
A drugstore warranty card states Foley's Honey and Tur will refund money if the remedy fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent serious cold complications, la grippe coughs, pneumonia, and consumption. No opiates. Genuine yellow package. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs Mary E Jarvis wife of Alex Jarvis of Bohannon died January 14 after five weeks illness. She leaves a husband a father a sister ten children one grandchild and many friends. Funeral was conducted by Rev Williams at her home. The poem lauds her virtues and awaits reunion in heaven.
A health note claims most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy to chronic constipation, stating it stimulates the liver and bowels and restores natural action. It says the product does not nauseate or gripe and is mild to take. Refuse substitutes.
Ack Hale, set for a Blountville murder trial next week, plans to attack the late Lille Davis’s character. Witnesses testified she was well regarded at the prior hearing, while Hale’s side will present claims she was intoxicated and that they had intimate relations.
The state argues Hale twice assaulted and murdered the girl to hide the crime. Jealousy over the girl’s engagement to rival J. D. McRoberts announced days after the tragedy is cited as motive. The Attorney General’s aide says witnesses will be impeached and deposition testimony taken by Hale via J. S. Aisworth of Johnson City last week.
A note requests the person who disturbed a Sunday service by coughing to buy Foley's Honey and Tar from any druggist. The ad promotes the cough remedy and urges action.
An advertisement touts Tyson's rye whiskies and brandies with 25 to 50 percent savings. Four quarts of various rye ages priced from $2.30 to $4.00 with express prepaid shipping and a money back guarantee. Address Albemarle and Norfolk, Virginia with Seaboard Bank reference.
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