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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

2

The Tariff Issue Special Washington Corn

The article argues the key issue is whether tariffs stay high to protect trusts or fall to lower prices for consumers. It contends foreign retaliation would rise if duties stay prohibitive, and contrasts Republican protection with Democratic calls for tariff reductions. It warns voters to demand specific reductions rather than vague promises.

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Petition to Save Aged Man From Death Sentence

James H. Price of Russell county, nearly seventy, sits in county jail under a death sentence for a liquor fueled murder of S. S. Rhodes in which Price shot Rhodes twice as his wife and daughter watched. Governor Swanson has extended the term to July to review the case. Confederate veteran Price has broad support including many jurors and locals who urge commuting to life in prison.

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Temperance advances in Virginia push saloon law forward

The Anti-Saloon League of Virginia reports the Byrd Mann law strengthens temperance efforts, closing 379 drinking places and distilleries in two months. Elections in multiple towns abolished saloons, with 294 in six major cities and 85 other venues closed, while Trade and religious leaders urge continued support and funding for this campaign.

Virginia Byrd-Mann Danville Smithfield Winchester Manassas Fredericksburg Culpepper Shenandoah Nelson Basie New Market Edinburg Gordonsville Orange North City Norfolk County Portsmouth Newport News Richmond Anti-Saloon League League Commonwealth State League R. H. Bennett Anti-Saloon League of Virginia J. D. McAlster

Faithful Preaching Emphasized for Christian Ministers

A sermon underscores faithfulness as essential for all readers of the Lord’s word. It argues ministers must preach as directed by God, regardless of offense, stressing humanity and Christian benevolence as binding duties for ambassadors of Christ.

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Dr Kline's New Life Pills Purify System

Purification pills cleanse the body from fever and bowel distress. The advertisement claims relief from headache biliousness and jaundice caused by illness and urges purchase from druggists.

Dr. Kline

Electric Line Proposal From West Point To Urbanna

West Point News urges a community driven charter to build an electric line linking West Point and Urbanna. Citizens and leaders in Richmond and the Southside Sentinel advocate the project to unlock fertile farming lands and deep water harbors.

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