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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
A scanned notice outlines advertising and notice rates for the Journal Publishing Co. including charges for correspondence, obituaries, resignations, and legal notices. It specifies five cent per line for paid matter, ten cents per line for reaction notices, and 50 cents per inch for first insertion with 25 cents per inch for subsequent insertions.
A Virginia column critiques the primary system noting its mixed merits. It argues it breeds party discord and doubles election days while acknowledging a positive feature giving voters a say in nominating their party’s candidate. The piece laments unresolved questions about the primary’s future and value.
An anecdotal warning about attempting to reform a drunken husband. The speaker argues that changing an evil partner is one of the most challenging human undertakings, citing Woo as an example of deep love failing to alter a spouse’s habits.
The June issue argues reform is hard, condemns men who abuse traditional power, and notes women’s influence in marriage. It warns that many women accept dissipated partners, blaming social custom rather than sole fault on individuals.
If any person suspects kidney trouble they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay strengthens the disease. For sale by all druggists.
The Northern Neck News contrasts two types of people in public discourse. It praises those with honest convictions who can disagree without hostility, contend courteously, and yield gracefully, while condemning zeal without discretion.
The firm announces J. F. White of Tabernacle Mathews County Virginia as its local road agent to take orders for enlargements and portraits. Prices start at 1.98 for 16x20 crayons and 3.98 for 16x20 pastels or sepia. Work guaranteed true likeness and payment only on delivery. Return visit possible by postal request.
In Corporation Court Judge A Aiken granted divorces to two women. Mrs Sallie W Hall from Marshall Hall and Mrs Mary Nannie Tate from Wallace Tate. husbands did not appear. Hall, once linked to the Holy Jumpers, is a noted fugitive facing prior embezzlement and disturbances.
Chronic constipation risks serious ailments. Foley's Urino Laxative cures constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels to restore natural action. Start today and feel better at once. It does not nauseate or gripe and is pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. For sale by all druggists.
Bids in writing are invited for delivery as needed of 2 percent cards of seasoned pinewood for each room of the Chesapeake district public schools for the 1908-09 session. Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder, Andrew J. Miller, District Clerk.
Kidney health claim states Foley's Kidney Remedy cleanses blood by improving kidney function so impurities are strained out and the user becomes well. For sale by all druggists.
In Mathews County Court a suit by E L Billups seeks sixty two dollars and thirty six cents with interest from March 1 1908 and the attachment of a 35 foot launch with Palmer engine. Charles Fraser is nonresident and must answer within fifteen days. Publication ordered weekly for four weeks in the Matthews Journal and posted at the courthouse front door on May 18 1908. Teste Sanps Smith Clerk J Boyp Sears p q May 14 1941.
On May 2 1903 R J Mattox sues Myra Wyatt and her agent J W Down to compel delivery of a deed for 598-100 acres near the Battery in Mathews County. Wyatt is non resident and must appear within fifteen days. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in the Math es Journal and posted at the courthouse. Clerk Sands Smith. attorney J Bovp Seaxs.
L. M. Zinc Metal oxide and White Lead combined with pure linseed oil in thousand gallon grindings. Years long actual cost only $1.20 per gallon. Wm. H. C. Murray, L. M. Paint Agesat, Williams Wharf, Va.
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