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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine as cures for nervous breakdowns and related symptoms. It includes a testimonial from L Burke of Styrae Creek Oregon claiming rapid improvement and a promise to refund the first bottle if no benefit.
A brief reminiscence quotes Mr Scribble explaining how a work arose from personal pressures. He cites a dunning butcher for debt and a demanding landlord over rent as the catalyst for his writing. The Kansas City Journal presents a human interest snapshot of creative impulse born from financial strain.
A widow leverages door to door services offering wash and sew for $1 a week, rapidly expanding from one customer to a thriving enterprise. Her work in YMCA buildings and bachelor accommodations wins her market over a rival barber, doubling family income as she employs her son and neighbor’s daughter.
A 16 year old named Charles Nimmer faced vagrancy charges in district court. A surgeon diagnosed nasal adenoids and performed an operation. Court adjourned a month, and upon return the boy appeared transformed. Parents praised the change as proof of reform.
A stock man describes long coffee use causing nervous spells insomnia indigestion and heart concerns. After switching to Postum two years ago he reports better sleep vitality and weight gain and credits Postum with his recovery. He endorses The Road to Wellville and notes the product’s safety claims.
Richmond special reports a charter issued to the Richmond Ur bana and Peninsula Railway Company. Officers named: President John C. Robertson Chesterfield, Vice President Boyce D. Brooker Richmond, Treasurer George C. Bland King and Queen, Secretary James Taylor Robertson Chesterfield. Capital stock $100 000 to $300 000. The Goulds back the scheme. promoters’ counsel is Alexander B. Grui Bon. The new line would run from West Point to Urbanna, 16 miles, connecting with the electric line at Ashland, and is hoped to bring incalculable benefits to the city.
Richmond special report notes the Patriotic Order of America's National Camp elects officers and handles Lee birthplace purchase plans. New officers include President Cynthia D. Hart of New York, Assistant President J Bibb Mills of Maryland, Vice President Sarah C. Thurston of Massachusetts, Conductor Addine Wellstood of Maryland, Assistant Conductor Alfred Fran k el of Pennsylvania.
State Corporation Commission grants a charter to the Industrial Chemical Company of Richmond with capital limits from 100000 to 20000000. Charles B. Branner serves as president WF. Long treasurer and Thomas M. Snead secretary, all of Richmond. Company to manufacture chemicals, engage in mining, and buy and sell minerals.
E A Tim berlake, a retired farmer, appeals to police for protection from a White Caps gang. The group has terrified and stoned his house, with a large stone narrowly missing him through a window during a fusillade believed to be robbery motive.
In Northwest Roanoke a gasoline stove exploded during a lodge supper in A. B. Stanley's storehouse. The building burned to the ground with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars and 5000 dollars insured. Also from Petersburg the King's Daughters and Sons convention reports enroll 2176 names, 436.24 receipts, 387.25 disbursements, and a talk from Rev Maybee.
In Lynchburg Special Police Court, A Plunkett & Co. wholesale grocers and Bailey Pleasants & Co. produce and feed dealers were tried under the Pure Food law. Both were acquitted. Plunkett faced charges of selling adulterated foodstuffs bought in good faith while Bailey Pleasants & Co. dealt with misbranding stock food.
Lynchburg Special reports the Anti Saloon League will press for a December local option election at the earliest fixed date, despite a petition from city business interests to defer action before year end.
Lanexa Special reports a tragedy at R L Ellis mill near here. seven year old Robert Wallace Ferguson was killed instantly when about thirty five pounds of cast iron debris struck him while his father Robert M Ferguson watched.
Aubrey Arnell swallowed a large dose of poison with intent to end his life but fled to the Second Precinct Police Station and begged for a doctor. He later feared the stomach pump more than the poison.
R G Dun weekly review notes improved trade across distributive departments, firmer prices, and more orders to manufacturers with some for immediate delivery. Mills resume after idle periods, steel demand rises, iron and steel rail orders grow for domestic and export markets, and minor metals show firmer demand.
New York reports 85 000 bushels wheat receipts 287 950 bushels exports spot steady for No 2 red at 1 09 to 1 10 fob. No 1 Northern Duluth 1 13 to fob afloat. Corn receipts 12 900 bushels spot steady No 2 77 75c new elevator and 72 fob afloat. Oats receipts 85 400 bushels mix bids 26 to 82 pounds. Poultry and eggs mostly firm or steady with varied bids by region. Philadelphia and Baltimore notes show mixed wheat corn and oats trends, while hogs and cattle markets mirror cautious shifts. Western oak supply and iron flag block paving noted, figs crop tops 120 000.
Nat Anderson of Greenwood announces five years of kidney disease worsened into severe backache and irregular secretions. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills for relief, renewed strength, and a cure, noting no kidney trouble since use. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Prof. David Gordon Lyon of Harvard reports Greek and Roman pottery found near Sebastiyeh in a site believed to be Herod the Great’s temple. The season yielded gratifying results with a standing-column site. Jacob H. Schiff funded continued excavations next spring under Prof. George Reisner.
An old ad promotes Hicks Capuchine as a liquid remedy for monthly pains backache nervousness and headache. It claims immediate effects and lists prices 10c 25c and store availability. The copy ties cautionary notes about men in business and ideal marriages to modern distrust of trusts.
After rheumatism and leg sores resisted three doctors, Mrs. V. V. Albert reports using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. Within three weeks sores dried and burning stopped. after three months he was well. Testimonial from Upper Frenchville, Me., July 21, 1907. After inheriting a fortune a crank becomes eccentric.
In Washington Herald style note, a family briefing confirms the oldest daughter’s engagement. The notification committee was contacted last night and the family gathered, cheering for 83 minutes as a reliable clock marked the moment.
In a Chicago Daily News piece, a publisher asks a hopeful if he has canvassing experience. The applicant replies that he has worked nearly three years in a ham factory, implying transferable skills.
A nurse declares an expected birth while addressing a professor. The professor, distracted, jokes about asking the infant what he desires in a brief, humorous exchange from a Boston transcript.
A medical advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promises a $100 reward for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It notes the condition can be treated by constitutional remedies and urges sending for free circulars from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. The ad also promotes V's Family Pills for constipation.
A humorous dialogue between Mrs Henpeck and her husband from the Pioneer Press. Mrs Henpeck asks what he would do if she died and would he remarry. Henpeck replies it would not drive him as crazy as that.
An advertisement claims Hicks' pletgye cures headaches from heat stomach or mental strain using Acetamilid a liquid sold in 10c 25c and other sizes. It promotes quick relief and urges trust with a saying about a boy and chalk marks in the world.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic as a malaria preventive and health tonic. The tile claims simple Qui nine and Iron in a tasteless form for both adults and children, highlighting its purported effectiveness.
An old newspaper fragment lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and soothing gums with a 25 cent bottle, notes dropsy specialists H L Guerxs Sowa of Atlanta, Ga, and includes a wry line about price and public applause.
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