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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
4
Mrs. B. A. Moore of Waterville Missouri reports kidney pain backache headaches dizziness languor and distressing urinary troubles. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she found relief and was cured with continued use. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box. Buffalo N Y?
In the yard of a home on East Ni Street a rope dangles for Johnny the terrier to swing. A young woman explains the rope is kept tied up to keep Johnny from staying on it all day. Johnny belongs to Charles R. Wicks of East Ninth Street.
Brander Matthews, Columbia University chair of dramatic literature, is a noted first-nighter. A young playwright hopes to win his critique by sending seats to the shrewd critic of Morningside. Matthews once watched a Broadway debut and recalled his full reaction from applause to hissed silence through the acts.
The article notes rubber cultivation expanding in Ceylon and the Malay Peninsula with large acreages. It estimates Mexico hosts about 100 000 acres and totals around 275 000 acres globally, predicting substantial future production. It suggests plantations could reduce reliance on natural forests and spur Brazilian artificial cultivation.
In a mock realism piece the editor is mocked as a city editor figure while a sea story features a captain at a ship’s bridge and engine room. The Courier Journal cites Ar-Train and Lou as voices now critiquing the journalism milieu across a stylized Times tower.
A New York World item notes a farmer who, after spotting gold, proclaims triumph and jokes about eating his hat. The brief account captures the gleam of success and the farmer’s playful bravado as he heads home.
A reader claims switching from coffee to Postum cured stomach and nervous system issues. They cite personal and neighbor experiences, noting relief after abandoning coffee and adopting Postum, with improved energy and ability to work.
Officials tied to alleged anti trust violations compared with counterfeiters and mail robbers as a special grand jury investigates acts in Chicago and Alton. The report notes rebating practices involving Standard Oil and outlines the pursuit of legal action and broader anti trust concerns.
Judge Landis imposed a record $29,240,000 fine on Standard Oil, representing $20,000 on 1,462 carload lots of oil with rebates. He said the methods threatened the public, faulted Standard Oil officials for crime to gain dividends, and urged the grand jury to pursue criminal proceedings against the Chicago and Alton road, potentially involving B. H. Harriman. John D. Rockefeller controls 27 percent of Standard Oil.
Judge Rene A. Landis in Chicago federal court fined Standard Oil Company of Indiana $29 240 000 for rail rebate violations. It is the largest criminal penalty in US history against any individual or corporation. The verdict accuses officials of the company of criminal misconduct and the case will be appealed. The court also orders a special grand jury to probe Chicago and Alton Railroad rebates, with the panel convening August 14.
Tangier dispatch reports British minister Gerard A. Lowther requesting pause after receiving a letter from Sir Harry MacLean claiming Raisuli holds him prisoner and threatens execution unless government troops withdraw from Elkmes territory. War Minister Mohamed Gabbas orders halt of all operations against Raisuli.
Montgomery special report notes the general prohibition bill of Mr Henley was moved from the adverse to the favorable calendar by the House Temperance Committee after an almost unanimous suspension of rules. Speaker Carmichael vacated the chair to make the motion.
Georgetown Ky special report recounts Tallow Dick Combs once linked to the Goebel assassination. While crossing a high trestle he was struck and killed by a train. Combs had faced indictment with Youtsey Powers Whitaker and Davis and lingered in jail here before the case was dismissed.
In Fulton near Jacksonville Mississippi a lightning bolt struck a building, killing 14 year old Charlies L. Eddy Jr. and stunning three others who recovered within an hour. The event occurred about 15 miles from Jacksonville.
Cable news from Victoria B C reports an attempted seal raid by Japanese schooners Kaike and Midori on June 1 at the Copper Island rookery guarded by Russians. Kaike reportedly fled to Japan after scattering three boats and twelve men with one man wounded or captured.
A diverse digest reports a California steamer derby recovered with $2000. a Bristol spouse taps a telephone to spy on lovers. a divorce suit moves forward. Armour Fertilizer plant in Jacksonville burns for $100000 insured. Indicts in Binghamton for road-funding fraud. crashes injure Swift Tarbell et al in NYC. rumor of a presidential visit to Newport quashed. Coal miners keep working. a child murder shocks NYC. ring of political and labor entanglements across states.
District troops annihilated a Greek band at Kastoria killing 40 and capturing 9 men. Ringleaders of the band that kidnapped Robert Abbott from Salonika were captured. Also noted are European political moves, airship plans, agrarian unrest, and other international items.
R G Dun and Co reports uniform favorable comparisons with prior years across Western and Southern markets. Crop prospects rise with limited orders but stronger future confidence. jobbing houses prepare for winter and consumer goods demand depletes stocks. Iron and steel output hits a six month high, surpassing prior records with 13,478,044 tons and a 753,103 ton increase.
Baltimore and New York markets show steady to higher quotes across wheat corn oats and dairy items. No. 2 red wheat ranges 89 to 96 1/4 cents, spot corn around 59 to 60 1/2 cents, oats from 50 to 58 cents, butter around 24 to 25 1/4 cents, and eggs steady with Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby firsts at 18 cents.
Chicago cattle steer prices range strong to 10 cents higher with ranges from 4.50 to 7.50 for different classes and hogs mostly lower with bulk sales around 6.05 to 6.20. Sheep steady but slow with lambs 5 to 7.50. Pittsburg markets show steady cattle at 6.20 to 6.75 for prime to choice, hogs slow and lower with Yorkers and pigs at 6.50 to 6.80 in mixed lots.
A compilation notes wealth in France, English-speaking doctors in India, Von Moltke’s Friday caution, Nelson’s horseshoe habit, British mosses, 290 moss varieties, Queensland opals among 56 stones, British India army costs, and Japanese fashion trends shaping yearly outlooks.
Steam heated rooms tend to dry pianos causing detuning. An uncovered crack or a butter jar filled with water placed inside the piano away from harm can help prevent this issue by maintaining moisture.
A guide suggests applying a new wallpaper patch to a wall then left to sun fade to blend with the wall. By fading colors and tearing the edges, the repair becomes less noticeable and more seamless.
Instructions advise laying two newspaper thicknesses on bed springs before placing the mattress to prevent black marks and rust transfer. Rainy weather may cause springs to rust, but paper acts as a barrier to absorb rust and protect the mattress.
A method described for repairing hard materials uses melted alum applied to the area over intense heat. The ivory handle of a knife loosened long ago was fixed this way and has remained in use for years without loosening.
A brief tip explains mending china with carriage varnish and a camel-hair brush. By carefully applying varnish to the broken edges and joining parts neatly, the fracture dries nearly invisible, preserving a valuable ornament.
Step by step instructions describe starching garments in cold starch then ironing while damp. A piece of flannel is dipped in French chalk and rubbed on each item, followed by rubbing with white curd soap. Articles are ironed on the right side with a moderately hot iron to achieve a white porcelain appearance.
Instructions describe making a simple yarn winder using a wooden board two cotton reels and nails. A flat thirty inch plank holds the reels four inches from each end, allowing the reels to rotate freely as wool or yarn is wound over them.
A practical kitchen note suggests lining a wide drawer with tin by a tinsmith to store bread. Half the top acts as a hinged lid for easy access, keeping bread fresh and protected from dust and mice. A second drawer may hold cakes as well.
Soak stained muslin in a strong soda and water solution for twenty four hours. If paint remains, dampen the fabric with turpentine and sun it for several hours, then repeat. Green paint is hardest to remove. A housekeeper recalls a white dress incident where the method finally removed all traces of paint.
A fragment of a vintage recipe page describes creamed Finnan Haddie with boiled fish, a rich white sauce, and buttered toast. Also outlined are Strawberry Meringue Pie with stiff egg whites and sugar, Oysters and Celery stews, and Cheese Toasted With Eggs using bread crumbs, cream, and eggs.
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