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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
4
Ballot questions address city and county government changes
The editorial urges voting for a third amendment allowing city Form of government changes by majority city vote and notes previous county self succession amendments. It warns about anti-toxin shortages in Mathews County and calls officials to secure county supply to protect children from diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Virginia
Alathens
R Richmond
Mathews County
Board of Supervisors
Democracy Predicted Win At Polls Amid Corruption Fears
Editorials argue Woodrow Wilson will lead the Democracy to a great victory next Tuesday. They claim the main opposition is split by corruption exposure and weakened by prior alliances. References to party leaders and local supporters appear amid fragmented phrases and stray names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Jennie
Winifredley
Har- Wiley
United States
Public Speaking for National Democratic Ticket at Laban’s
National Democratic ticket speakers will address voters at J. K. Brook’s store in Laban on Saturday night at 8 and again at North on Monday night. Trinity church ladies will serve refreshments. County Chairman J. Boyvp Sears presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laban
J. K. Brook's
North
Ladies of Trinity Church
J. Boyvp Sears
Campaign Contributions and Forwarding to Headquarters
The Journal will accept and forward all Democratic National Campaign Fund contributions to headquarters. The excerpt mentions Ames and Richmu og & sonburg News and references Virginia primary law and an incident involving Billy Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Wigginia
Billy Patterson
Newport News Presa
Mathews School Fair Weekend at Mathews High
Mathews High School hosts a three day fair from Thursday through Saturday October 31 to November 2 with exhibits judged Monday. Teachers Institute events include educational talks at 2 30 PM and a Virginia Journal Education address by Prof Blanton among others. Saturday features spelling contests, a school parade, songs and orations with prize awards and civic league refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews High School
Teachers Institute
Teachers Association
Virginia Journal Education
R. L. Blanton
Ladies of the
Mathews Civic League
Who Shall Be President Election Time Near
A political verse discusses Taft Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt, praising Woodrow Wilson and the Democrats. The piece notes Mrs P H Brocan of Wilson Pa testifies Chamberlins Cough Remedy surpasses others for cough and croup and is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wilson
Donkee
Teddy
Billy
Woodrow
Woodrow W
White House
P. H. Brocan
Wilson Pa
Chamberlin
Croup
Speaker J H Binford Visits for Local School Support
Mr J H Binford prominent educator and ex secretary of the Cooperative Educational Association of Virginia will speak at Milford Haven Lodge on Nov 1 at 7 30 p m New Point High School on Nov 4 at 7 30 p m Bethel Church on Nov 5 at 7 30 p m Oak Grove Church on Nov 6 at 7 30 p m Pallieford School on Nov 7 at 3 p m Cobbs Creek School on Nov 7 at 7 30 p m Patrons are invited to hear him in support of the schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Binford
Cooperative Educational Association of Virginia
Lodge Building
Milford Haven
New Point High School
Bethel Church
Oak Grove
Mr Gilbert Diggs to Speak for National Democratic Ticket
Mr Gilbert Diggs of Lower Mathews will address gatherings in Penry on Sept 28 at 8 p m Peary on Oct 1 at 8 p m R C Brooks store on Oct 5 at 8 p m New Point on Oct 8 at 8 p m Cobbs Creek on Oct 10 at 8 p m J K Brooks store in Laban on Oct 31 at 8 p m advocating the party views.by Local Party News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Diggs
Lower Mathews
National Democratic
Penry
Peary
R. C. Brooks
New Point
Cobbs Creek
J. K. Brooks
Laban
Advertisement inquiry on cow peas in The Journal bags
A reader, R L Bohannen of 453 Atlantic Street Stamford Conn, asks Captain Alex James for the price per bushel of cow peas. He references a spring ad in The Journal and seeks delivery terms for a two bushel bag to the boat, noting Whipperwill preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bags
Alex. James
Whipperwill
R. L. Bohannen
M. D
Atlantic Street
Stamford
Conn
Grist Mill Opens Weekly Grind at Catch Penny
Dr J W D Haynes announces a new grist mill at Catch Penny near Blakes offering weekly corn grinding with meal or hand at prevailing prices. The notice dated July 18-6m invites all who desire grinding services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catch Penny
Blakes
J. W. D. Haynes
List of Premiums by the Southside Agricultural Association
Premium awards listed for beets carrots sweet potatoes onions and other garden produce. Names include Mrs D James E L James W L Smith Frank Billups Susie James and many others across exhibits. Virginia court snippet follows in the same column with legal notices and trustee references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Southside Agricultural Association
D. James
E. T. James
E. L. James
W. L. Smith
Frank Billups
Susie James
R. W. Fleet
D. L. James
J. R Foster
Benj. Murray
W. L. Diggs
Bailey Adams
S. Adams
Mary C. Foster
W. E. Fitchett
M. D. Story
Bertie Lewis
Virginia
Mathews Cou TY
Mary Marchant Carroll
C. D
William J Miller Jewelry Store Ad Promises Wide Selection
A vintage style notice invites customers to come at once to William J Miller's Jewelry Store to view watches silverware and other items for holiday needs. It touts best goods greatest variety and competitive pricing with ready quotes to compare.
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Pric
Copy Test Note from R L McCready and Sands Smith Clerk
A brief clerical note records R L McCready and Sands Smith in a copy test with a clerk’s signature. The readable fragment confirms a routine administrative reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McCready
P. Q. Sands Smith
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