Campaign Club Organization Urged for Presidential Election
The Democratic National Committee urges citizens to form Campaign Clubs to support Bryan and Kern, press for publicized campaign contributions, and organize county by county before September 15. The notice calls for involvement, outlines enrollment procedures, and warns against corporate funding influence in elections.
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Republican Party
Ely
Socratic
Socratic State Committee
Sach
Vabas
John W. Tomlinson
Chicago
Illinois
Bryan
Kern
Norman E. Macx
Dem
Joan W. Tomlinson
Mechanic
County Democrats urged to join club for aid and campaign talks
The appeal urges every Democratic voter in the county to join the club and attend a meeting Monday to hear campaign issues discussed by Hon Wm A Jones. Republican candidate for Congress, Mr George N Wise of Newport News, may attend for a possible discussion.
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Wm. A. Jones
George N. Wise
Newport News
Congress
Taft Bryan debate not a political meeting
The Chicago Commercial Association event where Taft and Bryan speak is framed as non political. The writer argues Taft struggles to align Roosevelt policies with the Chicago platform, while praising Bryan’s magnetic oratory and predicting Democratic victory if all voters could hear the campaign issues discussed.
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William H. Taft
Chicago Commercial Association
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Bryan
United States
Democratic Party
Funeral Expenses for Confederate Veterans in Virginia
A 1908 Virginia act provides funeral expenses up to 25 dollars for deceased Confederate pensioners. Claims must be supported by a circuit court clerk's death certificate and processed by the Auditor of Public Accounts. Payments go to the pensioner’s personal representative and may be charged to the next pension installment or the annual pension. Emergency clause accelerates enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Virginia
Auditor of Public Accounts
Washington Letter 1908 on Roosevelt Bryan and trusts
The Washington Letter notes the 1908 Democratic campaign book omits critique of Roosevelt, suggests Bryan’s influence shaped Roosevelt policies, and argues Republicans rely on big corporate funds amid low campaign enthusiasm. It cites Sherman’s nomination, trust connections, and farm support for Bryan. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar without opiates.
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Washington, D. C
Mr. Roosevelt
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
James S Sherman
Taft
Republican Campagn
Beef Trust
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Oil Trust
Mark Hanna
Lincoln
Nebraska
Virginia State Fair premium list highlights $35000 pot
The Virginia State Fair announces total premiums of 35000 with two thirds to farmers. Cattle 6300 Horses 3400 Swine 1862 Sheep 1535 Poultry 2000, other departments nearly 10000. Race prizes total 11500 in 36 purses. Country exhibits funded for farm products and fruits with 50 and 25 dollar first and second prizes.
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Mark R. Loyd
Richmond
Blue Ridge
Piedmont District
Tidewater
Middle
Virginia
Virginia State Fair Promotes Agriculture Horticulture
The Blue division leads in two divisions with top prizes across the Horticul tural Department. More than a hundred classes offer premiums including $3 first and $2.09 second for plate and $50 first and $25 second for best acre yields in hay and corn. Tobacco premiums near $30 attract growers. President Henry C. Stuart of Russell County heads the fair with vice presidents and officers all invested in farming and horticulture.
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Virginia
Henry C. Stuart
Russell County
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Kidney Cure
An advertisement states Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken early. It claims safe use and asserts availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Virginia Courtesy Inspires Travel Comfort Across Rail Lines
The Washington Post notes Virginia travelers are impressed by courtesy from railroad staff street-car conductors bell-boys news-boys and serving women at stations. The kindness enhances homey spirit among Virginians and outweighs travel inconveniences as industry grows.
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Virginia
Washington Post
Foley's Kidney Remedy Cures James Donahue After Examinations
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports kidney remedy success after trying other treatments. He says two bottles showed improvement and five bottles cured him, allowing him to pass a life insurance examination. Foley's Kidney Remedy is claimed to cure backache and all kidney and bladder troubles sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Foley's
Jed
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foey
Public Auction at Port Haywood on September 24 1908
Auction listing by J. R. Foster describes sale near Port Haywood of Rosewood parlor furniture including tables chairs and a sofa plus mahogany secretary sideboard and bric a brac. Also auctioning a fine mare survey two harness a cow corn fodder and farming implements. Sale starts 10 a m with emphasis on bargains.
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C. W. Campbell
Port Haywood
J. R. Foster
Divorce Publication Order in Mathews County Court
On August 24 1908 in Mathews Circuit Court Jas R Williams sues Sophie Williams for a divorce. Due diligence shows defendant’s location unknown. she must appear within 15 days of publication to protect her interests. Publication runs weekly for four weeks in Mathews Journal and posting at courthouse on Sept 7 1908.
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Circuit Court
County of
Mathews
Jas. R. Williams
Sophie Williams
Ami
L. C, Garnett
P. Q
Gasoline Boat Service Planned for Cape Charles To Stutts Creek
Notice announces a gasoline boat will run passengers from Cape Charles to Stutts Creek on October 20 21 and 22 1908. Service dates listed for travel.
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Cape Charles
Stutts Creek
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Percival Hicks
Norts
Richmond College
LAW Library
Supreme Court of Appeals
F. W. Boatwright
Hanline
Cc. A. Brown
Worth
Rial Cu
New York World
Tar /MATHews JourNAL
Ar King
Orino
Virginia Life Insurance
the Security Life Insurance Company of America
Ma County
Secu Life Insurance Company of America
Company of America
Ai Ch Safety
Security
JFK. Insurance CO. OF America
Virgin
Seaboard Bank Bldg
Norfagik
Portsmouth Retail Lumber Corporation
John T- Tynan
Manacon
Gorner High and
Chestnut Streets
Bell
Portsmouth
C. F. Saver CO
Europe
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