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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
7
In a Point of Pines shore scene Nan Phillips and Hanscombe drift toward commitment amid a perilous night. With a cross current out at sea, Nan lights a driftwood beacon to guide him back as Hal pursues, revealing Nan’s deep care and Hanscombe’s resolve.
In Keller Virginia near Wachapreague the Hotel Keller hosts a scene of trotters and pacers. George T Mapp owner of the Keller hostelry is a veteran breeder with farms at Keller and Tinley on the Eastern Shore. His stock includes Dreamer Girl and Prince Hellce among others with trial speeds and racing records noted. Breeders Henry G Herring Channing H Carlin and Arthur T Hancock operate from Castleton Farm and other Blue Grass sites while Dr C D J Macdonald has purchased Gencoe Farm for trotting and pacing stock along the Elizabeth River.
Equitas bred Queen Egbert by Gambetta Wilkes 2:1914 with Wea sel dam and Cornelia by Ambassador. January foal Amalia dropped a bay filly by Tilmere. Queen Egbert foaled a bay colt by Sidney Prince. A promising three year old out of Queen Egbert is a bay filly by Falmedium, with Pilot Medium Jr. pace times 2:09 3-4 and Lady Ruth 2:18 1-4, dam of Lady Jean 2:17 1-4 by Falmedium.
Heavy storms along the Portuguese coast have caused many deaths and widespread destruction. Eighteen fishing boats from Vianna de Castillo port, north of Oporto, with 82 men aboard, are missing and believed lost. Inland damage exceeds $1,000,000.
In Asheville North Carolina a bandit boarded Southern Railway train No 13 from Spartanburg as it neared Biltmore three miles away. He overpowered the express messenger and escaped with 3000 dollars. The messenger E F Carr was locked on the express car after the robbery and could not describe the culprit due to a masked face. Police and railroad detectives pursue the suspect with a large search party in the surrounding countryside.
Elisabeth Gary Broughton of Norfolk Virginia died after a gasoline stove exploded at her Colonial Avenue home. She survived long enough to declare she would die and instructed neighbor A Hayner to write her will on cardboard. The will details are not fully provided.
A Franoke Virginia resident Captain S L Crute reports long back pain and renal distress improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes weight loss, frequent urination, headaches, and a gravel stone passing after use. He urges others to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY contractors.
Mrs. Broughton left a life insurance to her daughter Miss Lucy Webb. Her body was sent from the Norfolk steamer to Culpeper Virginia, where she had previously lived. Mrs Groverton, daughter of Mrs Lucy Gary of Del Ray Alexandria counts, survives with her mother husband and a young daughter and several siblings residing in Del Ray. No Tariff Bills Vetoed Will Pass reports White House talks as Senators Crane, Root and Smoot say tariff bills vetoed by House will pass Senate. Adjournment date of August 24th set by White House for Congress.
Washington special says the Senate passed the postoffice appropriation and sent it to conference. Conferees named are Senators Bourne Penrose and Bankhead.
Special dispatch from Sea Girt New Jersey reports Governor Wilson replying to Colonel Roosevelt’s threat to “smoke out” him. Wilson says he will study Roosevelt’s document and decide whether to publish it. He has not fixed plans for a Maine trip in early September.
Aviator G C Beredell completed a cross country flight from Philadelphia to Atlantic City on Friday in a monoplane, arriving at 7 15 with good weather and favorable conditions. The journey took about an hour and thirty minutes, the pilot maintaining high speed for most of the trip amid light to moderate breeze.
CAPTAIN LORD FN OWN DEFENSE LIVERPOOL ENG Special In an attempt to vindicate himself Captain Lord of the Lowland liner wall forn an censured by both the American and British commissions which investigated the Vitani disaster for his failure to go to the aid of the White Star diner today published a lengthy article. Captain Lord explained the proceedings on board his ship on the night of the disaster and declared that he hopes to remove what he considers an undeserved stigma on his character as a man and navigator.
Clarence Darrow, defending himself in a jury bribery case in Los Angeles, denounced the state's key witness and Franklin as unreliable, urging the jury, if found guilty, to base verdict on truthful testimony and to defend liberty and personal honor against alleged coercion. He invoked his past eloquence and insisted on the fairness of the trial.
Professor H C Jones of Cambridge University and his wife died after falling from Mount Aiguille on the Swiss frontier. They were crushed by a glycier while the Swiss guide and another member of the party escaped.
Philadelphia report describes a unique pediatric eye surgery at Wills Eye Hospital. Six year old Vera Evray, blind from birth due to bilateral congenital cataracts, had both cataracts removed and an artificial iris implanted. Her father James Evray, who once had surgery restoring his own sight, notes the rare success as ophthalmic science advances.
Members of the Third Battalion of the Twenty third United States Infantry stationed at Camp Lincoln were ordered by telegraph to return to Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis. The move caused excitement among troops and officers, with expectations they will soon be sent south after reaching their home station.
In London at Tillbury docks a clash involved nearly 1,000 laborers with hundreds wounded before police restored order. About 600 unionists clashed with 300 nonunion workers amid a work dispute, resulting in twenty arrests.
In Line newspaper dialogue the mother questions the baby’s future in politics while the father assures the infant can say many grand things that mean nothing, a witty exchange reflecting parental hopes and skepticism.
A children’s note from the Sax Woman’s Department describes limpets clinging to rocks and returning to the same spot after feeding, and warns jellyfish stranded on rocks can sting. It then shifts to a quirky, recipe-like paragraph about preparing roasted pings with melted butter and a brown gravy, followed by a potato cream bake with peppers.
The article describes black and white voile gowns with narrow frills and satin belts, an old rose voile gown with a cream silk jacket, and pearl neck details. It notes a shift in hairdressing from high curls to a coronet style, favoring empire frocks, and predicts changes in hats and millinery to match the new coiffure.
A guide describes seashore and mountain sweaters in bright colors with club or school initials. It explains a simple cleaning method using soap and ammonia, drying on lines, and sun drying as an option. Also notes fashion details of blazers and cream-colored knits and practical kitchenette and pantry tips for housewives.
A roast shoulder of pork prepared with the bone removed to allow space for a filling. The dressing options include a sage and onion mixture or a bread crumb stuffing, enhancing flavor and moisture.
Crisp lettuce leaves arranged on a plate with sour milk dressing. Beat yolk from a hard boiled egg with salt pepper and a touch of sugar. Stir in gradually half a cupful of sour cream and a little vinegar or lemon juice.
Instructions for making blackberry shortcake with berries sprinkled in sugar between crusts and topped with whipped cream or ice cream. A humorous exchange about a faulty thermometer follows, concluding with a quip about marrying for money and a reply about pursuing value.
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