110 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 29, 1909

from the Mathews Journal 

A Western judge granted a divorce on account of ill-temper and bad breath. Dr. King’s New Life Pills would have prevented it. They cure Constipation, causing bad breath and Liver Trouble, the ill-temper, dispel colds, banish headaches and conquer chills. 25¢ at all druggists.

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 31, 1919

from the Gloucester Gazette

Following my card in The Gazette declaring myself a candidate for a seat in the House of Delegates of Virginia, I further announce that on Aug. 4, at Gloucester, I will make known my position on the following propositions, viz.: Public Office, Public Service, Taxation, Economy, Public Schools, Better Roads, Prohibition Enforcement, Woman Suffrage, Veterans of 1861-65 and of 1917-18, Farm Interests, Oyster, Fish and Crab Industries, Labor Endorsement, President Wilson, Naval Base at Gloucester Point and the construction of the Newport News and Washington Railway. &...