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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising charges for transient ads at 50 cents per line, obituaries and resolutions at five cents per line, and notices at ten cents per line. It urges timely mail submission before Wednesday morning and requires signatures. anonymous communications are not published.
A defense of William J Bryan emphasizes his patriotism and closeness to common people. It argues he avoids corporate influence and stands as a conservative yet progressive Democratic leader, destined to be remembered favorably in history.
It notes growing numbers of strangers buying homes in Tidewater Virginia and bringing wealth and enterprise to the area. It highlights opportunities for investments, resources, climate, soil, and transportation as advantages for development.
The writer notes no surprise at many arrivals from less favored regions and praises the hospitable habits of locals. They believe newcomers will soon find pleasant places and good people among those who grace the earth.
The editor appeals to readers for overdue subscriptions and new money to fund a larger up-to-date newspaper. He laments arrears, discusses a hoped new press, and urges payment before the county fair to avoid financial trouble.
George Miller known as a refined and educated clerk at Mathews County's court, died at 1:30 AM after a long service as deputy and then Clerk beginning in 1870. He served in the Confederate Army and was buried at Armistead Place after funeral services at his home. He left a wife, four daughters, grandchildren, and four brothers.
The Democratic State Committee completed the canvass of official returns and settled the Norfolk county and Amherst contests. Numbers list statewide tallies and county totals, including Montague figures and multiple vote counts such as 46,691 and 42,038 across districts.
Satie-Sheep and cows at Woodstock, Dr Lane's residence. Satie colt five months old at Jovurnxat. Apply at Jovurnxat office. Save your teeth with Richard son's Creme Dentifrice, 20c at Richardson's Drug Store.
Appointments for preaching on the Mathews Circuit Central include 1st Sunday at Shiloh Gwynns, 2nd Sunday at Salem Shiloh Crab Neck, 3rd Sunday edth BP and 3.00 PM service, 4th Sunday Central with 3.00 PM and 3.40 PM services, Thursday night before 4th Sunday Shiloh Crab Neck, 5.00 PM. John Moss, P. C.
Mr Marchant a neighbor and young merchant was nominated Tuesday by Republicans of Mathews and Middlesex counties at Urbana to oppose Mr G E T Lane for the House of Delegates from this district. The Journal backs the Democratic candidate and pledges earnest efforts for that selection.
Westville High School started its first session Monday the 18th with about forty students on the roll. The principal will return soon. two lady assistants, Mrs. Floyd Marchant and Georgie James, head the teaching. The music teacher arrives on the 26th. The building is nearly complete and prospects look encouraging.
An advertisement for Suffolk College in Suffolk Virginia promotes a select girls school with able faculty complete courses healthful location and attractive facilities. It notes electric lights baths pure water an unsurpassed table six churches and strong moral religious influences. The 37th year begins September 14 2005 with terms and further particulars from Sally A Finney Principal.
A 19th century appeal offers free Longman & Martinez L M Paint to churches and institutions supported by voluntary contributions. It explains a cost saving method using eight gallons of L M paint with six gallons of linseed oil to create fourteen gallons, comparing prices and urging buyers to mix oil themselves rather than pay higher labeled paint costs.
Han Line Bros asserts a claim to a guaranteed pure product category for their line of lead and zinc products. The notice emphasizes purity standards and manufacturer assurances.
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