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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
2
The Journal announces subscription and advertising policies for September 19 1907 including a $3.00 year advance, mail subscriptions, and paid insertions. Obituaries regulations, political communications, and reading notices carry per line or contract rates, with 50 cents and 25 cents per insertion for transient ads when unchanged.
At the Virginia State Fair Association Execu tive Committee meeting Manager Coleman reported progress on grounds improvements. William Jennings Bryan signaled willingness to speak Friday October 11, and the committee adopted Bryan Day designating Charles Cooke J G Corley and M Patterson to head the arrangements.
Statement shows county finances for year ending June 30 1907 with details of warrants paid, balances, levies, taxes and delinquents. Teste Sands Smith C B S. Foley's Honey and Tar ad noted as safe cough remedy not affected by Pure Food Law.
The Mathews Court House pastors held a union meeting at the Methodist Church with Reverend W L Ware assisting. A Sunday temperance meeting featured several ministers including Revs Rutherford Tate H L Weston and Robinson of Missouri Anti Saloon League who led talks and raised 113 79 in cash and subscriptions for the Virginia Anti Saloon League. They planned a Norfolk convention as part of the county league activities.
Richmond state fair events set for October with dates 7 8 9 11 12 and 16. Executive committee reports larger entries, high standard attractions from manager Coleman, and anticipated top races with about 30000 in prizes. Grounds upgrades exceed 10000, new steeplechase course and public improvements underway. Expect largest attendance yet due to heavy mail response. Oyster taxes and local finances noted by treasurer. Batesville Indiana mention and Foley's Honey and Tar cited.
Hon W D Evans and Col Jon R Saunders spoke to a fine crowd in the Mathews Court House on Court Day. The Democrats outlined aeocracy principles and legislative issues for the next General Assembly, signaling will of the people and a strong Democratic majority for Mathews. The issue also notes a settlement statement by the Board of Supervisors with the Cressarop and promises later publication of county officer expenses and warrants.
An advice note promoting Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product is mild, pleasant, and does not nauseate or gripe, urging readers to refuse substitutes and buy from all druggists.
Voter note from N E Mitrer outlining policy for Mathews CountyTreasurer role. Calls for transparency on state school and county revenues and expenditures, savings via bank deposits, tax cuts where possible, businesslike management, final settlement after term, and responsible stewardship.
An advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as capable of curing any kidney trouble within medicine's reach. The claim asserts universal applicability and urges purchase through druggists.
For sale one saw mill complete except boiler. View on Dr. Sincoe land at Perton Farm near Signpine P. O. Gloucester Co. For particulars write L. C. Garnett Mathews C. H. Va.
Direct to the Consume markets a selection of Purity aged whiskies and brandies offering 25 percent savings with sample orders. Four full quarts Tyson’s Dest Rye 10 years prepaid and other ryes and corn whiskey list prices from $2.30 to $3.50 with express prepaid. Return unsatisfactory orders at sender’s expense for full refund. Albamarie Go. Norfolk Virginia. References Seaboard Bank.
A visitor witnessed a large paint plant, L. & M. Paint, producing about 10,000 gallons quickly with machinery. L. & M. Zine and White Lead hardened to make durable paint. mixing 4 gallons L. & M. with 3 gallons Linseed Oil yields 7 gallons at under 1.25 pounds per gallon. The firm offers to repaint if defects occur and donates to churches. Sold by Wm. H. C. Murray at Williams Wharf.
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