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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists a publishing company with a 421.00 per year advance rate. Maxinxs Minter is editor and Josefh K. DovGtrass is manager. The fragment suggests a historical newspaper advertising terms and staff roles.
Notices urge timely news letter renewals to avoid stale items. Paid matter 5 cents per line, political communications charged at regular rates, resolutions of respect 10 cents per line, transient ads 50 cents first insertion then 25 cents each subsequent insertion.
The paper states the Editor will receive acknowledge and forward any campaign fund contributions to the Democratic National Committee, outlining the process for handling donations within the party’s campaign apparatus.
A statewide debate centers on the Baltimore Sun changing its political stance from Democratic past to supporting Bryan's current conservative ticket. Critics call the move renegade democrats while praising Taft Democrats as the loyal alternative.
The text notes Mr Tart’s optimistic temperament, describing his declared certainty in the election. It suggests he and Teddy may share qualities from a boss figure, while pondering why both seem to labor hard, implying potential concern over their frugality.
The remark implies Seni or Longworth, as Roosevelt’s son-in-law, would not have joined the Ananias Club by now. It suggests a sudden shift in stance toward Roosevelt’s 1916 election, possibly influenced by pressure or a “big stick” intervention.
An excerpt quotes Semarox Foraker asserting parity with his party while claiming defenses for its policies. The fragment hints at debate over en feesment and corporate protection, suggesting a temporary lapse from rectitude that he implies his party caused.
A fragment notes a prominent London hotel figure with a large staff of fifty assistants handling affairs. The passage suggests a busy operations setting and a high level of administrative support within the establishment.
A fragmented note reports a bizarre scene involving fifty women described as cooks being released in a single room. Details are unclear and garbled, but the wording suggests a staged or symbolic event rather than a literal gathering.
Estimates put daily forest fire losses at one million dollars as fires rage this summer while aviator Wilbur Wright sets a new record flying 45 minutes 32 seconds with a passenger in Paris. The Southland steamer was launched at Newport News with Ida N Smith as sponsor. James A Cox reports an 18 percent drop in earnings and 23 percent drop in expenses for Norfolk and Western in August. The airship debate continues as a national issue and Morris track becomes an experimental school for the underprivileged to study heavier-than-air flight. W. J. Bryan is to give seventy speeches across Nebraska in October, with dates to be announced. Philadelphia celebrates its 225th birthday with a large parade led by General Frederick D. Grant. International tensions rise as England and Germany threaten war while Turkey and Bulgaria also draw closer to conflict.
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine urges use of frais-Breedlanl salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and all abrasions. He claims it is proper for piles as well. Sold under guarantee at all druggists for 25e.
Notice states a sale of county products will be held at Salem Church on October 15. Every member should bring items to sell to raise funds for church repairs. If weather is poor the sale moves to the next fair day. Refreshments served on the grounds. Commitee man M. D. Story.
The message calls on all members to attend a meeting next Saturday at the fair grounds to organize a Confederate day on October 22. It notes the Sally Tompkin Chapter of the A. D. C. will join, with A. L. Williams and Lane Diggs signing as committee members.
In Gloucester area notices the wedding plans of William Kennan Perrin to Miss Ewers of Baltimore on Oct 7 are reported, with Walter C. Perrin to serve as best man. Also listed are two other local weddings and assorted social moves. The issue also covers corn culture yields, seed selection, and a Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station circular on selecting seed corn to boost Virginia yields and wealth.
A Wisconsin mother from Casumer reports her three year old son suffered severe constipation and high fever. After giving two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the fever subsided and the child recovered fully. The seller notes the product is available at druggists nationwide.
A Bryan Kern Jones Club was organized at the Mathews Courthouse on Saturday October 3rd at 4 p m. Dr C C White was named president L C Garnett vice president S F Miller secretary and W M Minter treasurer The club plans to meet again October 16th at 3 p m with speeches by Judge G T Garnett and Hon J Boyd Sears No dues were charged and members offered voluntary contributions to support the Democratic campaign for Bryan Kern and victory in November.
A married man is accused of neglect for allowing any family member to take medicines other than Moley's Honey and Yar for coughs and lung troubles. The ad urges using Foley’s Honey and Par for pulmonary issues, claiming it has no opiates and comes in a yellow package, sold by all druggists.
Virginia deems corn the key crop far surpassing tobacco in value. In 1996 the state produced about 45.188 million bushels priced at 600 per bushel, totaling roughly 27.112 million dollars.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy makes healthy kidneys and restores vitality for people with kidney trouble. It asserts weak, delicate individuals are restored to health and urges refusal of alternatives, noting it is sold by all druggists.
Piankatank District Gwynns Island names teachers for the upcoming term. Miss Addie Pugh Riggins Williams Blakes Miss Louise Leffler Mary Fox Soles Miss Louise Fobes North Miss Ethel Vaughan Hadeins Miss N L Leffler Eva W Wright Vay Fox Cobbs Creek M L L Vaden Colored Gwynns Island Emma Look Me North Christine Billups Hudgins R H Harrison
A local notice outlines daily programs for an Educational Rally on October 26, Partners’ Day on October 21, and a Confederate Reunion on October 22. Events run 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with speakers and attendees including teachers, farmers, and Confederate veterans.
An unclear report describes a product line named in a damaged way with mentions of Puley and Streathens the Ferg. A yellow packaged engine is sold by various druggists or retailers. The fragment provides no verifiable events or dates.
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