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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
4
The Journal lists obituary and resolutions notices as paid matter with charges. Communications advocating candidates incur regular line rates. reading notices priced per line. Transient ads are 25 cents per insertion first, 25 cents per line for subsequent insertions without changes. Submissions should reach the office by Wednesday morning for Thursday issue dated August 25 1910.
Communication editor argues taxable property rises, county levy could be trimmed by 20 to 30 cents on the dollar to preserve funds for schools. He questions idle county funds held by the treasurer for years and urges supervisors to move surplus money into interest bearing accounts for school benefits. N. E. Miller signs.
The public High School at Reedville Northumberland county is rapidly being rebuilt with a larger better arranged building. The Elk dredging machine from Maryland Dredging Co. widened the Urbanna creek channel near month Sea, with Captain T W eet and a crew of twelve. Ex Gov A J Montague of Richmond sailed from New York for Europe aboard the Adriatic to attend the International Congress of Maritime Law set for Brussels September 12.
Farmers gathered at Claremont Gloucester Court House and Mathews County as the Old Dominion S S Co and Virginia Department of Agriculture sponsored sessions. Speakers including W W Sproul J L Owens T C Johnson and S B Hayes presented on fertilizer inspection livestock improvement truck farming soil enhancement and corn breeding to benefit local farmers.
An advertisement promotes NOAIFS LINIMENT as a remedy for horse ailments including spavin wind puffs bowed tendons and other conditions. It asserts not all cases are curable but claims early treatment can effect a cure, citing authorities and implying limited success rates.
An advertisement touts Noah's Liniment as unequaled for bruises sprains and strained tendons. It recommends use on throat sides and chest for distemper and colds and cites Richmond Transfer Co in Richmond Virginia as the contact.
The Norfolk and Dartmouth Transfer Co of Norfolk Va endorses Neal's Liniment for its remarkable healing effects noting it offers better results than remedies priced at five dollars per bottle. The endorsement encourages stable men to try the product and be convinced of its curative properties.
A Civil War veteran from Reap. Pexis recounts facing death from consumption, describing a long struggle with weight loss and illness. He credits King's New Discovery for restoring his health, relieving coughs, asthma, grippe, and bronchial symptoms, and weighs 175 pounds after starting the remedy. Trial bottle offered with guarantee by all druggists.
The new Flic Giuse Club opened last Thursday evening to a classy crowd. The well fitted club offered bright lighting and welcoming doors before six. Guests from Mathews and Gloucester counties attended, with out-of-town visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Jones and others. A band provided entertainment while refreshments were plentiful and well received.
The C and A Railway steamer timetable lists weekly departures from Baltimore Pier 9 Light Street to Freeport and intermediate landings with multiple stops and return trips. It notes weather permitting operations, varied arrival times, and a disclaimer of guarantees for delays or missed connections.
Warren North Carolina merchant J W Wyatt notes by mail order request for Sutherlands Eagle Eye Suive eye remedy priced at 25 cents. The item is promoted as the best eye remedy in the world.
G S Marchant reports persistent promotions with new low price lines and weekly additions. Highlights include dress goods at 15 20 and 25 cents per yard, bathing suits white canvas shoes Walk-Over and Mayfair shoes, Doris Clarice and Bernalda leather sandals, bamboo porch shades 1 50 to 3 00, and boys knickerbocker suits up to 13 years.
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