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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
Local publishing house lists rates for reading notices and transient ads. It notes per line charges and contract rates, with 3 cent per 248m for first insertion and 25 cents per inch thereafter, plus a request for readers to mail news promptly.
A 1904 public outlook reviews Roosevelt's presidency noting mixed praise and criticism. The piece argues Congress and the public deserve rest after seven years of expectancy and acknowledges some achievements while calling out concerns about trust basting foreign policy and government debt. It contrasts supporters with critics amid references to Aurora and Washington papers.
The fragment discusses Yerer being relieved from a position due to Crem’s resignation and hints at tensions around race and political alignment. It references Roosevelt’s interest in the colored man and criticizes pressure techniques, suggesting a volatile political climate with emboldened rhetoric.
The report breaks down annual crime expenses ending September HX 18 totaling 5390.29 with Charles City County at 65.40 and Norfolk County leading at 33753. Expenditures for 1903 were 170.40. The piece credits various county officers and a law abiding population for the good state of affairs.
The report claims President Roosevelt will not return to the White House with Taft after the inauguration, a move described as breaking long standing precedents. The piece portrays Roosevelt as obsessed with undermining established rules and notes a seven year pattern of such actions.
A three year old boy was constipated with a high fever and poor condition. After giving Fel̄ey’s oring laxative, the next morning the fever subsided and the child recovered. Folts Crino Laxative is claimed to have saved the boy’s life and is sold by all druggists.
The list shows the President's cabinet with Knox as Secretary of State and Wickersham as Attorney General. Other posts include War J M Dickinson from Tennessee, Navy George R. Meyer, Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel, Interior RE Ballinger, Postmaster Frank Hitchcock, Agriculture James Wilson.
Ret. Joseph Wm. Fesperman of Salisbury MD writes that after years of kidney trouble and a severe winter illness he suffered pain and disturbing symptoms. He reports Foley's Kidney Remedy reduced the pain, eased urination, and restored normal urine, and he fully recommends the remedy. Sold by all druggists.
In a move tied to political circles, Jedge Mann and Mr. Tucker are expected to avoid answering questions from multiple papers regarding statewide prohibition.
Demand for Dr Kine's New Life Pills soars as druggists report unprecedented sales. The remedy claims to cure stomach, liver, and kidney issues including indigestion, biliousness, sick headache, and malaria symptoms. Only 25?4.
A February meeting described by the Mathews' farmers heard Mr. T. C. Johnston, manager of the tracking experiment station, speak on ground preparation to harvest with practical farming advice. Hyron Sutherland spoke for the Mobjack Produce Exchange on seed stock fertilizer and produce sales.
The Friends of Uncle Remus arrange to buy the "Snee Beas Farm" and "The Sign of the Wren's Nest" home to honor Joel Chandler Harris. The Ladies Auxiliary raises funds to turn the site into a library and museum. Additional rooms will display Colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War scenes.
An advertisement claims Paley's Bidtuey Remedy cures any cube of kidney or bladder not beyond medicine reach. It promises to relieve backaches and irregularities that may lead to Bright's Disease or diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
Crum the chief customs collector at Charles Town announces his resignation effective March qth after serving since 1903 when appointed by Roosevelt. He says no pressure was placed on him and his decision is voluntary.
Members of the Teachers Association are urged to attend the Saturday meeting in the High School building. The group emphasizes the duty of teachers to seek new information to aid their scholarly duties and notes the experienced membership will provide valuable perspectives.
Fragmentary notice indicates a Saturday gathering at a local school with several teachers and staff expected to attend. No additional names or places are readable.
Rear Admiral Schroeder named to fill the vacancy created by Admiral Sperry's resignation. Cociington Virginia voted dry by 38 vote margin as election disrupts local business. Gann bill for statewide prohibition passes Arkansas lower house 53 to 27. Hearst wins Supreme Court case against Oklahoma Governor Haskell over seized vape orders.
Market for potatoes remains ample as reports from January 1 1909 show large stocks held by growers and dealers. Bureau estimates 1908 US production around 276.5 million bushels with substantial seed deductions leaving about 83 million bushels for consumption rest of season. Trade commentator notes large 1909 crop surplus earlier stifled prices but improvements anticipated as shipments advance from the south.
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