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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
7
Mildred Drew’s engagement to Stephen Hazleton unsettles both. Stephen pursues the truth after a breakup letter, follows to Kalem in a running hunt with a posse, and is mistaken for an outlaw until Mildred helps resolve the mix up and the couple reunites.
Washington special reports a Senate committee reshuffle triggered by William Lorimer’s expulsion and Senator Nixon’s death. Resignations and new chairmanships place Massey atop Mines and Mining, with Polmsexter steering Pacific Islands and Porto Rico, Jones Irrigation, and Works Fishery.
Alfred Wright, a Black man, failed to secure a reprieve from the death chair in Richmond. His attorney Duncan Drysdale contended lack of proof of identity while Wright admitted guilt on the eve of execution. Governor Mann was appealed to as the case drew to end amid debate over possible misidentification.
At the Virginia Bar Association meeting Attorney Archer W. Patterson urged softer law exams and a conference with the Board of Law Examiners. He noted applicants struggled at Roanoke and doubted a majority could pass the last test, calling for changes and a 12 month wait to retake to be abolished.
Commissioner of Agriculture Koiner schedules a statewide institute train directed by John J. Owen. Lectures cover soil improvement livestock and corn raising. The program follows earlier rides that drew over 25 000 farmers with institutes planned August at multiple counties and towns including Jonesville Gate City Willis Floyd County Wykesborg Capron West Point King William Salida Kilmarnock and more.
Federal authorities in Muskogee pursue a bootlegging mule case along the Creek and Payne county line. The animal reportedly crosses the old Indian Territory border without a pilot, delivering liquor to farmhouses and dropping money back into the pack. Investigators seek the mastermind above the mule and how the illicit operation is run.
Mrs James M Long of Staunton Virginia reports drastic relief from backache and urinary troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls a cure in 1903 and by 1907 says kidney trouble has not returned, endorsing the product alongside Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York. Affordable at 50 cents in all stores.
City Attorney Pollard issues written opinion that council cannot elect a sitting member or someone who has served within a year to any office whether with emoluments or not. Vacancies expected in Madison Ward and Lee Ward as members leave or retire. Batkins and Bathing face restriction until out of office a year. mayoral unexpired term also affected by council election rules.
Governor and Mrs. A J Pothier were weekend guests at Bleak House in Newport where a Sunday dinner followed by a Hindu magician act and a late dance by Conrad's Orchestra from the Casino drew guests including Duer Irving Caperton and Mrs Caperton Miss Josephine Gibson Commander and Mrs Victor Glue and Mr Von Buelow of the German Embassy.
In Brooklyn, a blaze at 1378 Broadway forces evacuation of tenants. Janitor Thomas Edwards and Patrolman Webber shepherd residents to safety while 70 year old Mrs. Caroline Johnson pleads to save her pet canary Pete from the top floor. Firefighters rescue Pete and she faints.
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors allocated 250 dollars for counsel to challenge before the State Corporation Commission the revocation of interchange transfers between the Rappahannock River Railway Company and the Virginia Railway and Power Company. Local residents have raised funds and denounce the loss of the transfer, warning of higher fares for about 15,000 people along the route.
A mixed feature covers fern cultivation advice for sunlit windows and soil, plus commentary on sequined and paulette evening gowns. The piece contrasts heavy ancient coats of mail with light modern sequin adornments and notes shifts in aviation earnings and pilot pay standards across early 20th century eras.
The craze for gold trimmings and gold colored silks forms the season's hallmark. An afternoon gown in gold satin with an overdress of white muslin uses cut out flowers and leaves of tucked muslin appliqued to the silk. Embroidery frames the front and sleeves, with gowns at fashionable events featuring gold embroidery in three of five outfits.
The article explains sealing a chicken in cheesecloth to prevent scorching and drying, then finishing in the cloth to achieve browning. It adds that disease germs resist many conditions but are killed by boiling, and warns to boil dishes and utensils used by contagious family members to prevent spread.
The article suggests repurposing three curtain lengths by sewing at seams and adding insertion for a bed cover. A fourth length becomes a bolster. Washed and finished, the curtains form a handsome cover with an underslip in any color, large enough for a bed, especially suited to a brass bed.
Practically scattered notes advise making a rabbit hot water bag for a sick child, weighing fruit for value, using asbestos paper for camping dishes, and avoiding car sickness with foot cushions. It also mentions travel helpers like coat hangers, paper hats, and improvised cups, ending with a remark about aviator earnings.
At a Virginian State Fair Association board meeting the new concrete arch entrance bridge for the grounds was set to begin October 7 and be ready for the fair opening. The bridge, costing 22000 dollars, will serve pedestrians vehicles and street cars, with funding from the Seaboard Air Line Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway and the city of Richmond.
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