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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
The community discusses improving local public schools and honoring Fitz Hugh Lee Monument fund with a penny per child. The May meeting at Tabernacle features recitations and music, with teachers praised for excellent training. A related weekly temperature table and local notices wrap the page.
A candidate announces intent to seek re election to the House of Delegates subject to Democratic nomination in Mathews and Middlesex counties. He expresses gratitude for past honors and seeks continued endorsement to represent constituents for another term.
Democratic voters are asked to consider R. L. McCready in the upcoming primary to represent Mathews and Middlesex counties in the next session. The notice emphasizes respectful submission and civic duty.
J N Stubbs of Woods Roads Virginia declares candidacy for the Senate in the 39th District covering King and Queen Essex Middlesex Mathews and Gloucester counties. He plans to publish his campaign views on key issues after the Democratic primary date is set. April 17, 1903.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as effective for kidney disorders, claiming it restores health by correcting irregularities and rebuilding worn tissues. A testimonial from A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling, Iowa cites two bottles curing a two year kidney ailment. sold by Miller and Rilie, Woods R.
Tay fellow democrats of the 30th senatorial district I formally announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Virginia State Senate from the 30th district Four years ago you honored me with a seat in the Senate I ask your return to this high position and promise to faithfully discharge duties if elected again
A reader from Lebanon Kentucky touts Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring health by strengthening kidneys. Oscar Bowman credits it with curing him permanently of kidney disease, noting it saved his life. Sold by S. E. Richardson Mathews and Miller & Riley Woods Roads Virginia.
The Mathews Circuit announces preaching appointments across Sundays at Central and Shiloh churches. Services occur 11.00 A. M. and 3.00 P. M. with additional 8.00 P. M. sessions on certain dates and Thursday night vigils the night before the fourth Sunday. Jona O. Moss, P. C. listed.
Irritating poisons and breakdown of delicate organs are warned of, urging Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for all kidney and bladder diseases. For sale by Miller & Rilie, Woods Roads, Va. A witty exchange notes a husband dictating to his wife, remarking on a stenographer marriage.
A dialogue fragment shows a son dismissing his father’s status while the father hides the kinship, labelling the son’s behavior as disgraceful and the son assuring secrecy. The exchange highlights tension in a New York Work item.
In London Punch a scene shows a lady with a fishy basket pressing a gentleman to sit beside her, a witty clash of social tension and flirtation. The youth shifts away, then agrees to remain apart, underscoring class snobbery and comic timing.
Mrs J and Mr J discuss a small accident as only the final dish in the set breaks during today’s chores. The exchange notes the mishap occurred with the last remaining dish.
A remark from W. W. Seward notes the insurance business expanding, comparing a boy’s snowball needing many hands to roll it with the rings of rising policy activity. Names tied to the area include J. R. Parker of Waterview and L. M. Riley of Surfety Bottom while Urbanna’s Seward comments on local enterprise.
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