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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
The Journal requests correspondents to mail their news before Wednesday morning to ensure timely publication. Many items must be carried over to the following week if not received in time, and the paper urges prompt submission.
A 1908 editorial lauds Bryan and the Democrats while forecasting future finance and campaign reform questions. It notes public interest in bank deposits guarantees and Postal Savings, urges renewed Democratic effort for 1908, and comments on a proposed electric railway linking Richmond to Urbanna and potential regional transport benefits for Middlesex County. The piece argues for better ship and rail connections to Norfolk and Baltimore, highlighting local trade impacts and river port conditions.
Incorporation papers issued to the Sane Fourth of July Association in Chicago to promote safe and sane celebrations and curb accidents. Herman Ridder, treasurer of the National Democratic Committee, and his three sons donated 37,000 to the campaign fund. Lincoln welcomed William Jennings Bryan on his return, with a nonpartisan, cordial reception. Dean L. H. Bailey plans hearings in the South on farm conditions under Roosevelt. Ivy from Lee’s grave planted at Amoy China may have inspired a monument by American residents. Tennessee sees hundreds of warrants sworn and about 100 men arrested for night riding. The U.S. Supreme Court fixates December 7 for the Oscar Reid case tied to Brownville. A fleet review by President Roosevelt looms at Hampton Roads with a Jamestown Exposition parade. 8,000–10,000 enlisted men expected. Hearst attorney J. W. Batten sues for 200,000. petition seeks Federal court trial in Nebraska. Groucston Bradenburg, Cleveland letter originator, arrested for forgery and grand larceny, with evidence he wrote the letter.
The paper notes the editor incurs costs placing the paper in homes, unlike merchants earning profit from goods. As heavy bills arrive this season, readers are urged to renew or begin subscriptions, with a hope not to raise the issue again.
The note expresses regret over the loss of Mr J R Douglas from the staff. It commends his capable energetic work and rare abilities in newspaper tasks and extends best wishes for future endeavors.
An advertisement notes hexamethylenetetramine as a German chemical used as a usic acid solvent among ingredients in Foley's Kidney Remedy, citing medical authorities. The claim emphasizes its inclusion as a valuable component in the remedy.
The document lists numerous winners in household economy divisions with first and second premiums. Names include Ester James, Hattie Jones, Alice Hudgins, Julia Max, M D Miller, Eva Sibley, Annie Owens, Landie Douglas, and others for items such as butter rolls doughnuts fruit cake sponge jelly and various preserves. The lengthy roster covers multiple ladies and items with placements noted.
Mr. John White of 33 Highland Ave Houston Maine says he suffered annual coughs each winter and spring. After trying many remedies without relief he bought Dr King s New Discovery and the cough disappeared soon after. He notes the same result this winter and endorses the product as the best cough and lung remedy. Sold under guarantee at all druggists 50c and 100c bottles, bottle free endorsement included.
Speaking at Gloucester C1 Hon J Bord of Mathews and RB Saunders of Salada addressed a large Gloucester CG audience on Monday. The two gentlemen discussed issues of the present campaign in their usual eloquent way and were frequently applauded by their enthusiastic audience.
Fragmentary text appears to reference age over forty and kidney disorders with a mention of Foley's Kidney Remedy. No coherent event or person action is discernible to summarize into a proper news item.
A charter is issued by the Corporation Commission for the Richmound Urbanna and Peninsula Railroad Company. The route runs from West Point to Urbanna through King and Queen Gloucester and may extend to Mathews and beyond into Richmond via several counties. Capital stock ranges from 100000 to 3002300 with officers Robertson of Chesterfield as president Booker of Richmond as vice president Blard of King and Queen as treasurer and James Waylor Robertson of Chesterfield as secretary. Directors include Walter H Ryland Jo An Hurley Alfred Palmer and George W Brown.
An old advertisement claims Tr Milles Nerve and Liver Fills strengthen nerves and activate the liver and bowels. It states 60 doses cost 26 cents and presents the product as a cure, typical of period patent medicines.
The W F M Missionary Conference in Norfolk drew the largest Rappahannock District representation ever, with reports of strong giving to Virginia School in Hsuchow China. Districts like White Stone and Irvington contributed, Ware Society Mathews County led in funds, and speakers including Dr Wad El Ward and Rev H C Pfeffer energized the gathering.
An advertisement claims Foley's Oring Laxative cures constipation and liver trouble by cleansing the system. It touts natural action, pleasant taste, and no need for continual use after starting the remedy. The text urges buyers to avoid dependence on pills.
President G Stanley Hally of Clark University Boston explains woman’s fickleness as due to two or more souls. He cites erratic judgments and shifting loyalties in his address to the College of Physicians and Surgeons graduates.
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