The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-11
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the PRIZE CLUBS OF THE ..wEEKLy
JOURNAL

JOURNAL.
The time having expired to which we
limited competitors for the sewing machine,
the award was made yesterday, to Mrs. l..
d. Crane, of Staunton. This worthy aud
enterprising lady has sent us three hundred
and seventy-five cash subscribers. Several
other parties have done well. John Bur-
ton, of Petersburg, sends us club of two
hundred and ndseyenty-seven, and John Lynn,
of Winchester, one hundred and fifty
while numerous smaller clubs have swelled
our list.
Our efforts to make first-class Weekly
have met with most gratifying encourage
ment. We shall continue to supply our
readers with the best matter extant in all
departments. We aim to give our patrons
just as good reading and just as fresh news
~ can be obtained.
In the Agricultural columns will be found
the cream Of the best farm journals. All
new discoveries and valuable inventions
viii be noted. Domestic hints and receipts
of great value will be given, and entertain
ing general reading for the family. The
children will find Young Folks Column
for their special benefit. 1900,
To defend the interests of the whole peo-
ple,against all monopolies and class legsla-
ton, will be our special work. To encourage
Emigration, promote diversified industry,
and secure the interests of both labor and
capitol by teaching their natural harmony
of interest, will largely engage us. Coope-
rstiye Emigration as a means to settle up
the waste lands of Virginia will be strongly
urged. We shall devote large space to Ed
ucaticn and all improved process of teach
ing, and hope to find every intelligent
teacher in the State among our subscribers.
In Politics, we shall endcavor to unite de-
cisiye convictions, with kindness and mod
GRAFTON, presenting our views with frank
ness, but without offensive personalities
We are for the taxpayer and the working
men Of the State always, against the world.
While we would be glad to save the State
credit, we believe that the men, women and
childrenof Virginia are worth more than all
her bonds. We are for the education of
the people first, for industrial development
next, and, when we are able, for the pay
ment of every honest debt. But we are
unalterably opposed to any increase of tax
alton, for the next five years at least, be-
cause we do not believe the majority of the
people can pay higher taxes without suffer-
ing. On these principles we shall conduct
our paper, and we ask of all our friends to
do their best to extend our circulation.
We have put our paper down to the bare
cost of production, to bring it within the
reach of the poorest. Our club rates are
but two cents a week. Is there any man
who cannot pay that, to secure such pa
per as the WEEKLY STATE JOURNAL in
his family !? If lac will file them carefully,
they will pay him for reference many times
over. Our circulation is nor second only
to one paper in The STATE, and is .tollo.o-
ing closely upon thai. As an adce'tisiaq
medium Il sriR beJou,d equal in calae to
any other. Daper. We earnestly urge
all our friends to redouble their efforts in
behalf Of paper as much theirs as our
swn, We shall offer new series Of
prizes at once, including Se,ei.g Machine,
Books, large number Of choice grape
vines and cuttings, of the most valuable
new varieties, etc.
Our friends can commence their clubs at
once for these prizes. TO those who, hav-
ing tried before, failed, we return cordial
thanks for their valuable aid, and invite
them to try again.
Specimen copies will be sent free when
asked for.