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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
The Journal announces weekly Thursday issues by Journal Publishing Co with editor W. Marvin Minter and manager Josefa R. Dovudiass. Readers are asked to mail newsletters by Wednesday to reach the office and obituaries or resolutions are paid matter at five cents per line. Reading notices cost ten cents per line, with contract and transient ad rates specified.
A reader urges Democrats to fund Bryan and Kern with honest money, opposing special interests. The letter argues for “people’s rule,” warns against trusts and purchased influence, and asks supporters to send contributions to the Democratic Committee treasurer. The piece targets the public with bold masthead appeal.
The Democratic chairman and committee members announce support for campaign funding by popular contributions. Acknowledging Captain Alex James's $5.00 gift, The Journal adds $2.50 and urges many others to contribute to sustain the party.
The Landmark and Richmond Times-Dispatch back our view that the teachers pension bill will attract criticism where its conditions are understood.
Mr. Tarr appears to be rallying with intense energy as a stump speaker. His forceful language signals strong impact and growing effectiveness in captivating listeners.
The text notes that people fear the threats expressed in the acceptance speech of Hisgen, labeled as the trust buster.
Foley's Orino Laxative debuts as a new laxative that avoids griping and nausea. It is advertised as an improvement over past remedies and guaranteed, with sales through all druggists.
In a Washington letter dated August 31 1908 the author accuses Republicans of manufacturing a nonissue while tariff and trusts drive hardship. He cites steel rails priced higher in the US than London, wire nails costs, and cheaper sewing machines abroad to accuse the party of propping up trusts. He argues only ousting Republicans can curb these elites and notes a court case showing trust influence.
A note from Mathews High School discusses hiring a William and Mary graduate as principal to lead the school. It details a piano purchase funded by students, with payments arranged and ongoing fundraising planned including a lawn party at Mrs. C. M. Douglas’s home to cover the remaining costs.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe cases and may cure if taken early. Sold by all druggists.
The article extols newspaper advertising as highly profitable for merchants in good and bad times. It notes bargain pricing draws shoppers, and recalls last winter’s panic when low prices and broad financial coverage spurred many small investors to buy. It claims publicity sells bonds and stocks.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes that after using Foley's Kidney Remedy he improved after the second bottle and was cured after five bottles. He passed a life insurance examination after treatment. The ad claims Foley's treats backache and all kidney and bladder troubles and is sold by druggists.
Randolph Hudgins of Portsmouth bravely sprang into thirty feet of water after his young companion Stanley Eaton when the boy fell overboard from a small sail boat as the steamer Mobjack passed. Hudgins rescued the child after a tense struggle and swam him back to the drifting boat.
The first oyster supper of the season will be hosted by J J Freeman on Wednesday evening September 16 under Class No 3 at Providence Sunday school with Miss Martha Minter as teacher. Proceeds aid church interior beautification. Oysters ice cream cake fruit and candy will be sold at popular prices. Public invited to attend for a pleasant time.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Mathews County on August 24 1908 Jus R Williams is named as plaintiff in the case entry.
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