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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
2
The Journal outlines submission deadlines and charging policies for obituaries resolutions and letters. Paid notices apply for obituaries and resolutions, and political candidate communications. Rates are ten cents per line for reading notices and fifty cents per inch for first insertions with twenty five cents per inch for repeats.
The upcoming Anguail Fair of the Southside Agricultural Association will draw residents from Mathews Gloucester and nearby counties. The event promises socializing underlined by displays of domestic skill crops pumpkins corn lucerne fruit and horse racing along with a tournament on opening day recalling Crusader tales. Terriers and housekeepers are urged to compete in the exhibit.
Prof Stephenson of the Trum pet has accepted Bethel Hill High School principalship for the coming session starting September. Bethel Hill is in Person county North Carolina eight miles from this place and four miles from Christ i a Virginia. The community is prosperous progressive and generous and supports education and Christianity. The Trumpet notes Stephenson will remain connected and continue writing to readers.
The management reports many grounds and building improvements worth ten thousand dollars to improve public convenience. Last year’s livestock exhibition was deemed the South’s greatest, with this year expected to surpass it. Thirty thousand dollars in premiums are offered, and railroads have cut rates to draw crowds of up to fifty thousand on a single day.
A brief health note asserts most appendicitis victims are constipated. It touts Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. The syrup is described as mild pleasant to take and free from nausea. Refuse substitutes. sold by all druggists.
The American Anti-Saloon League schedules a major gathering at the Norfolk Armory Sept 16 to 19 1907. Speeches will be distributed throughout Tidewater on the preceding Sunday. Mathews holds multiple appointments Sept 15 with Rev James Cool and Rev N G Robinson leading services at several churches.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms improved rapidly by Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. He says his wife also used it with success and notes it is sold by all druggists.
In a candidate card N. E. Micver pledges transparency on state school and county revenue and expenditures. He says funds not needed for current expenses should be banked for interest, taxes should not exceed current needs, and if elected will issue bonds and conduct a business-like final settlement at term end.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any kidney trouble within medicine's reach and notes it is sold by all druggists. The bold claim targets readers seeking a remedy.
For sale at Gloucester Court House on Monday October 7 a complete saw mill except boiler. View on land of Dr Sincoe at Perton Farm near Signupine P O Gloucester Co. For particulars address L C Garnett Mathews Co Be Va.
Advertises Tyson Distillery whiskies including Rye and Corn options with 4 quart sizes and express prepaid shipping. Claims 25 to 40 percent savings and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Listing includes Albemarle Club Rye 8 years Norfolk Rye 6 years and North Carolina Corn Whiskey with prices and address in Norfolk.
A reporter observed a large paint factory producing 10 000 gallons of paint with machinery faster and more efficient than hand mixing. L M products claim durability with zinc hardening white lead, wear resistant finish, and low cost per gallon. The company offers repaint guarantees and donations to churches, with the product sold by Wm H C Murray at Williams Wharf.
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