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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
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The piece endorses Major J. N. Stubbs on an annual fair plan focusing on education and agricultural progress. It urges a veterans day monument, arguing local effort would honor war dead and elevate the fair while attracting broader public attention.
A distressed editorial argues city treasurers face heavy burdens under Judge Martin's decision and predicts little voter benefit. It questions effectiveness of a system meant to curb unlawful poll tax payments and notes voter inconvenience and extra work for clerks.
The article notes that keeping beams level contrasts with a conscientious voter who must vote in person to avoid losing his ballot. It argues the tax requirement is harsh, likening it to other businesses where payment by check is accepted, and contends legislators did not intend such strict enforcement.
The excerpt notes two major concerns for Georgia residents: preventing men from being entrapped by manipulated Georgian maids in marriage and stopping Mr. Watson from defeating Mr. Bryan and Mr. Taft in the upcoming election.
A volume provided by the Democratic National Committee in Washington offers a complete history of the last congressional session. The book serves as a detailed resource for readers seeking current and past legislative developments and key actions.
The quote compares Mr. Tarr and the Republican platform to a horse and an ex which an old Negro tried to work together. When asked for how they worked, he says evasively that the animals won’t behave, indicating frustration with cooperation.
The paper argues editors should avoid lampooning the National Prohibition Convention and ponders how working people might seek happiness if ice water is the only beverage. The remark hints at the era's tension over sobriety and public mood.
Essay notes that preachers using canned sermons delivered by graphophone may need to invent a walking apparatus for the device to use during revivals.
Mr. E. Humphrey, owner of a large general store in Omega Ohio and president of two local telephone companies, credits Dr. Ring's New Discovery with saving his life. He says it reached the seat of his cough when other remedies failed, and notes its claimed healing effects on throat lungs and chest. Sold with guarantee by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
Colonel Robert Catlett of Rockbridge county cautions he has not decided to run for the nomination to succeed Major William A. Anderson. He is popular in his county and state. Other names mentioned include State Senator J. Boyd Sears of Mathews and speculation about Richard E. Byrd seeking the nomination.
Mrs Maud Perrin of Baltimore stays at the Bungalow with Mrs Floyd Tabb Miss Perkins visits New stead. Patty Puller and Victoria Owis of West Point guest of Mrs Tabb. Edward Wilford and wife at their Philips summer cottage. Nellie Taylor of Rosewell visiting the Misses Jones at Landford. McMahorns return to Norfolk. W C L Taffero and family at Dunham massie. Jean Brent of Alexandria visits the rectory. Margaret Tabb in Great Barrington visiting Franklyn Dabney. Mrs Thomas Martin hosts a lawn party. Malcolm Cole United States Attorney and Arcibald King of Washington here to examine damages in a U S court case regarding Civil War.
A letter proposes an annual Southside Agricultural Association meeting in about two months with a three day fair. Racing starts daily at 12 30 P M extending into the evening. Day one Education Day features a 1 A M address by Dr Thomas B Lane. Day two Farmer s Day hosts an Agriculturalist. Day three Confederate Day includes a Veteran address.
A Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart urges customers that buying a box of Dr King s New Life Pills yields worth of gold in weight for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at all druggists for 25 cents.
The July 25 performance of Josiah Wins His Wife by Fitchetts youth at Red Men's Hall drew a large crowd. The comedy delighted audiences with Josiah’s antics and serious moments, featured a musical duet by Judge and Miss Ellen Douglas Garnett, and raised funds from door sales and ice cream. It will be repeated at the Canning Factory on July 31.
Delay in commencing treatment for an irregularity that could be cured quickly by Foley's Kidney Remedy may result in serious kidney disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy strengthens worn tissues and organs. Commence taking it today. For sale by all druggists.
Mr. Milton Murray builds a large marine railway at Williams Wharf capable of handling a 100 ton vessel. He uses the finest materials and a 10 horsepower steam engine to haul the cradle, replacing horses and mules. The project is expected to create jobs and boost local circulation.
An old advertisement declares that Foly's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and prevents consumption The copy warns against unknown preparations and claims safe certain results and widespread drugstore availability.
Norfolk shop at 3 Main St offers souvenirs tobacco and cigars with leadquarters for Mathews County residents. Local customers visit Ernest Browne's Cigar Store News Co for tobacco products and related goods.
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