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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
4
The edition notes editor and owner details, obituaries and resolutions as paid matter, political advertising charged at regular line rates, and policy rates for transient ads. It invites correspondence before Wednesday morning and explains unpublished items will roll over to next week. The issue date is Thursday September 8, 1910.
The fall election features four constitutional amendments requiring careful study. Prominent figures should discuss amendments publicly, weighing pros and cons. The Journal’s editor will cover them in full next week, outlining strengths and weaknesses, and our columns welcome this important discussion at any time.
The letter writer in Fargo, North Dakota, accuses Theodore Roosevelt of lying and blasts his actions. The critic, who founded the Ananias Club, targets Roosevelt for insulting judges and raising John Brown, while conceding the wider question of whether the terms fit.
Citizens in the Second District voice outrage at machine politics following the congressional primary. They call for removal of political bosses and a legalized primary to curb fraud, urging a clean sweep by informed voters.
A reader requests corrections to last issue, asserting prices and funding figures were misstated. The letter argues 30 cents per dollar and 20 cents per dollar should apply, and that money earmarked for schools should be directed away from speculation toward children’s education.
Funeral services at St Pauls for Mrs. Davis with pastor and Rev Thomas leading. The text honors a life of service, noting she left seven married children and was believed to have reached 70. A second obituary for Mrs. May Snow recalls her Methodist faith, hospitality, and preparatory death, urging family courage and a heavenly reunion.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Anti Pain for cuts scrapes and bruises. It promises to prevent blood foison by destroying septic matter and speeding healing without soreness and urges wetting the preparation for application.
Regular Sallie Tompkins Chapter U D C meeting at Mrs PF Theo Millers home on Saturday September 10 at 2 PM. Members are urged to attend the local civic gathering and discuss upcoming events.
An advertisement touts Hucklen''s Arnica Salve as the rapid fix for skin eruptions and boils and fevers. It claims instant relief for burns cuts bruises sore lips chapped hands chilblains and piles and lists a 25 cent price at druggists.
J A Stone of Kemp Texas describes facing death from consum ption after a stubborn cold led to years of coughing. He weighed 130 pounds before using Dr Kings New Discovery which cured him and brought his weight to 178 pounds. The ad promotes it for coughs colds LaGrippe asthma hemorrhage hoarseness croup whooping cough and pneumonia.
The county residence of the late R A Gleason on Ware River was totally burned by five Monday night with only a small portion of furniture saved. There was no insurance. Messages report the incident and ensuing town actions.
Crowds gathered in Gloucester on a hot Monday with brisk business despite heat. Mayor Stubbs spoke on constitutional amendments and Hon. W A Jones delivered a campaign address, then court business resumed as attendees departed.
J W McDanien of Etherton Tl says there is no medicine equal for coughs colds grippe asthma and bronchitis. Look for the tell on the bottle.
The B C and A Railway steamer departs Baltimore Sundays and Wednesdays weather permitting with stops at intermediate landings to Freeport. Timings list departure from Baltimore 5 PM and arrivals and returns with multiple landings and times. Freight notices and general disclaimers follow, plus a testimonial for Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve on hand healing.
The store promotes ongoing cut price reductions on midpriced dress goods, new lines every week, and a second sale. It highlights Walk-Over and other shoes from 1.50 to 3.00, new Beralda and Beris shoes at 2.00 and 3.00, Mayfair leather options, bamboo porch shades, boys knickerbocker suits, separate pants, and closing out linens under reduced prices.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg lists degree courses in agriculture horticulture chemistry geology civil mining mechanical electrical metallurgy and veterinary medicine. The campus has 64 instructors, well equipped shops laboratories and barns with steam heating and electric lights, a 1100 acre farm, a 12000 volume library, and a nine month session costing 5284.00 total with Virginia student cost 234.69. Next session opens Wednesday September 21 1910.
J W Hyatt of Warren North Carolina endorses Sutherland's Earle Eye Salve as the best eye remedy in the world urging customers to mail orders for 25 cents.
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