This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 42 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
The article explains thinness results from stomach catarrh and hyperacidity that inhibit pancreatic fat digestion. It notes fats are digested in the duodenum by pancreatic juice, which is neutralized by acid. A Peruna dose before meals speeds digestion, reduces fermentation, preserves pancreatic action, and enables fat-forming foods to restore plumpness.
A compact remark noting that certain men favor practicality over formal ceremony, choosing to withdraw or sit rather than perform ostentatious etiquette. The line highlights a preference for comfort and efficiency over rigid social rules.
Cure claims refreshment of brain and nerves with a liquid tonic. Sold in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores, advertised as pleasant to take for tiredness worry and overwork.
The Chicago Tribune notes a Doctor-Poor fellow and a Professor whose conduct left affairs in bad shape. The remark implies damaged reputation and questionable conduct by both, reflecting editorial framing of a social clash.
A string of quirky observations covers social quirks rail block systems and puffed up royalty. It notes King Peter of Servia managing a barber shop patent medicine and motor car agency while Lippe-Detmold’s prince trades butter and eyes and a brick factory grows profits. US grain trade data for 1906 1907 shows Britain importing about 5.5 million barrels of flour with 2.4 million barrels from Canada and Australia and minor shares from France and Hungary.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative benefiting digestion without debilitation. It asserts the remedy cleanses and relieves internal organs, acts naturally, contains no objectionable substances, and should be purchased only from the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
Speaker Cannon boosts Taft ticket with James S. Sherman during final hours as crowds cheer. Guild and Murphy also received support, with scattered votes for Fairbanks and Nebraska Governor Sheldon noted in late- campaign coverage.
James Schoolcraft Sherman, born October 24 1855 in Utica New York, son of Richard and Mary Sherman. Hamilton College graduate 1878 with LL D 1903, admitted to bar 1878, Utica mayor 1884, chaired Republican State Convention 1895 and 1900, served in Congress from New York districts 23 25 27 across 1887 to 1909, president of Utica Trust and Deposit Company, residence Utica New York.
The 1908 Republican National Convention chose New York Congressman James Sherman as Vice Presidential candidate alongside Secretary Taft. The final session adjourned at 11 47 A M after rapid voting and strong New York support. Senator Warner to head the delegation notifying Taft and Senator Burrows to notify Sherman.
The Virginia Wytheville report notes the Supreme Court in Tazewell vs. Herman held county and city treasurers must file with local clerks a list of persons who have personally paid poll taxes within the prior three years, five months before each regular election. The court refused rehearing, clarifying the list should include only those who personally paid.
Commercial column cites Fair fall trade preparations and moderate orders for prompt shipments. Retail sales rise with seasonable weather while footwear leads and textiles lag. Iron and steel show price cuts impact, but coke output climbs weekly. building grows lifting lumber demand. overall purchases focus on immediate needs with 250,000 tons steel bars ordered for agricultural tools.
Matthias Campbell, Civil War and two Indian wars veteran living in Blair Nebraska, describes chronic back pain and near total urine stoppage. He and his wife used Dean's Kidney Pills for advanced kidney troubles and both claim complete cures. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hargrave, nineteen, daughter of Rev. James T. Hargrave now jailed for postal fraud, arrives in Richmond to sue Hanover County authorities. She alleges personal mail delays and tampering, with goods ordered by her seized by county constabulary and sold at auction. She manages Cedarhurst Lodge in Hanover County with a housekeeper and her nine year old brother, assisting on the family farm.
Wheat receipts total 10 000 bushels with exports 134 072 bushels. Spot markets show No 2 red at 98, fob and afloat. No 1 Northern Duluth 1.1354 fob afloat. No 2 hard winter 1.035 fob afloat. Corn spot firm at 77 elevator and 76 to arrive fob afloat. July at 77 1 2 and September at 76 3 4. Oats receipts 58 500 bushels. spots mixed 26 to 32 pounds. butter and cheese steady with firm firm state and western firsts. Poultry alive steady. dressed poultry weak. Philadelphia wheat contracts close lower. oats higher. Baltimore wheat firm. corn dull. oats firm. rye dull. hay easier. butter firm. cheese firm.
A book agent tries to sell a heavy red covered volume to Eli Hobbs on the piazza. Hobbs responds dryly that he has no wife or children and lives with only himself and his cat, prompting the agent to suggest reading aloud or throwing the book to ease his feelings.
Denmark counts nearly 200000 farms and small garden plots under ten acres and about 100000 farms of ten to fifteen acres. Fewer than 1000 farms exceed five hundred acres, totaling under one million acres. There are 1085 cooperative dairies with 158170 members and a cooperative egg exporting society with 500 local centers. The business transacted by these cooperatives is enormous.
A Tit-Bits excerpt shows a suffragist claiming women have suffered for ages while a meek man in the rear adds a quip that women have never suffered in allence. The exchange highlights debate on women’s rights with wry humor.
Brown explains to White that the dispute with Green stems from a year old incident. He withdrew from courting the same girl, allowing Green to marry her, but Green now refuses to speak. Chicago News reports this domestic quarrel between two men.
At the convention Timothy L. Woodruff placed Mr Sherman in nomination. Mr Cannon seconded. Cannon received an uproarious greeting and praised Sherman as a floor leader. Sherman won overwhelmingly with 816 votes before the nomination was made unanimous.
R Lindsay Gordon, defeated in the Eighth District primary by C C Carlin, is in a sanitarium near Richmond. He plans a rest trip to Ashokan Dam New York with his brother-in-law J O Winston for climate change and recovery after a prior attack during the campaign.
Washington report that William H. Taft has resigned as Secretary of War effective June 30 and that Gen Luke E. Wright of Tennessee, former Governor of the Philippines and US Minister to Japan, is appointed to replace him. Wright, a gold Democrat, will assume duties July 1 after arriving from Tennessee.
Norfolk special report states the Farmers' Manufacturing Company crate and barrel plant at Landing and Calvert Streets was completely destroyed by fire. Loss estimated between 75 000 and 100 000 with some insurance. Origin unknown. Wood building stored inflammable material burned rapidly. flames uncontrollable before firemen arrived.
The Ion and Steel Trades Journal reports an international steel trust forming within weeks uniting American German and Russian syndicates with British steel interests. London will host the headquarters and capitalization is projected at £150,000,000.
Richmond society notes list multiple marriages including Miss Efe Thompson Gentry to James D. Spencer at Mrs. George L. Yeager home with Rev. Goodwin. Other weddings include Miss Gertrude A. Elam to Mason W. Pace at B. E. Hall home and Miss Catherine Hopper Robinson to Herbert Francis Rudolph of St. Marys Georgia with Rev. Eggleston officiating.
An explosion at the DuPont Powder Company works at Louviers, 20 miles south of Denver, killed Luther Hockem and bruised several others. About 3,000 pounds of nitroglycerin detonated delaying the neutralizing plant. Loss estimated at $3,000. Hockem was the sole person harmed in the building.
Parson describes Sister Snowball and the doctor’s grim prognosis, noting a malignant ulster on his back and fears he will become a firmed infidel. Chicago News reports this colorful local exchange in a regional dialect.
A Chicago News item notes a marriage driven by wealth with a sharp comment that she has led him a merry chase since. The quote frames the union as a clever exchange and hints at ongoing intrigue between the spouses.
In a witty exchange the characters debate whether the woman is endowed with a sixth sense. Old Gronch dismisses the idea while Young Green asserts belief in it, prompting a skeptical Tribune interjection.
New York beef and veal prices move slowly with steady to firm tone, calves and dressed beef mixed, native veals at 6.50 to 7.85, city dressed 946 to 12, country 7 to 10 percent. Sheep and lambs show steady to higher bids, hogs firm at 6.00 to 6.10. Chicago cattle receipts about 10,000 with weak tone, endpoints 6.00 to 8.35 for steers, hogs easy. lambs 4.50 to 6.00, yearlings 4.50 to 6.50.
A Chicago News clipping presents a wry cultural line about skin tones acknowledging that the sun affects people differently. The remark frames a light social observation on appearance and treatment.
A brief Yonkers Statesman item presents a whispered exchange with a man and woman greeting each other and confirming identity. The dialogue hints at a personal connection or casual mystery within a short street conversation.
It is estimated that United States Steel’s net earnings for the first half of the year will run near 36.5 million, versus 84.6 million in the same period last year when a new high record was set. Trade papers indicate some railroad orders may be placed soon and a possible concession on steel rail.
A testimonial advertises Grape-Nuts as a perfectly balanced breakfast option suitable for all ages from infants to elderly. It claims improved nerve and brain power, memory, and appetite with minimal meat and ample vegetables and fruit. Family members including a traveling son and an aunt over 70 also use Grape-Nuts.
A humorous survey finds no consensus on what Washington pie is. Readers from Way Down East to Brooklyn describe layered cake with jelly, two cake layers with a creamy egg filling, and an openface pie with apple pulp and sherry. The New York Sun poses the question to the public.
A Kansas City Star note recounts a bank president arguing over the weight of dollar bills. He compares a $20 gold piece at 540 grains to twenty-seven crisp dollar bills, and finds used bills heavier due to dirt, needing twenty-six to balance the gold.
Capudine liquid cures indigestion pains belching sour stomach and heartburn from various causes. Doctors prescribe it and it is sold in drug stores for 10 cents.
A short note warns that once a child starts smoking a cigarette habit forms quickly. It stresses concern for health and urges guardians to supervise and deter early tobacco use with clear guidance.
The text decries malaria efforts and urges taking a tonic, asserting the old standard Grove’s taste less formula is clearly identified as toxic. It suggests a proud display of the ingredients and warns of negative effects from unrelated fishing trips on a man’s wife.
An advertisement proclaims cures for fits and nervous diseases by Dr. Kline. It offers nine trial bottles and a treatise free from 081 Arch St Philadelphia Pa. The copy adds a jokey aside about meals and arguing, implying a tongue in cheek tone.
A boy named Clyde suffered severe eczema for about a year with head and neck covered in scabs and blood. After using Catienra Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent, he slept the first night in years and recovered within six weeks, much to his family's relief.
Mrs Pinkham of the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Company sails with her son Arthur W. Pinkham and younger family members for Naples on May 20 for a three months European tour and a much needed vacation. The article notes the trouble with a good temper and its impact on others.
Mrs Sallie French of Pancannla Indian Territory writes that after seven years of female troubles she was run down and nervous. Doctors offered no relief. She wrote to Mrs Pinkham and used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and is now strong and well.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.