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. —R...