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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
Mrs. A Taylor describes severe kidney trouble with back and side pain, dizzy spells, burning frequent secretions, and low spirits. After trying Dean's Kidney Pills she reports complete relief after eight boxes and improved strength and health. Sold by all dealers 65 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The article traces tin foil origins to a New York man over 50 years ago who attempted copper covered bolts and discovered beating tin between lead sheets to create flexible foil. It notes foil is made from pure tin and commonly rolled in four foot by six inch sheets, easily extended by beating.
A critic argues that parents should speak English to children early to ease learning and reduce fear in school. A teacher recalls a pupil misled by dialect, misnaming common objects and causing delays in progress and understanding. The account appears in a Washington Post context.
The Grand Col orchard may lead the apple industry as seedless varieties mature. Bahia seedless orange cuts revolutionized citrus, and Spencer seedless apples, though not entirely seedless, show a near core absence with large, good quality fruit and excellent keeping quality rivaling the Baldwin.
The term Black Maria has a mysterious origin with theories linking it to marinated or married slang for transported prisoners. A colorful colonial story describes a large, rough innkeeper who aided law enforcement by escorting sailors to jail, making the phrase Send for Black Maria a habitual jail cue.
A Washp. family reports health improvements after replacing coffee with Postum. They describe initial stomach troubles and sallow complexions from long coffee use, then switch to Postum and find it delicious as nerves and breath improve.
The piece notes that entertaining has become second nature, and unmannerly guests cannot cure it. Dressy wear is described as white pique or duck, wholly white, with narrow blue or red trims. Trimming consists of simple color piping and large pearl buttons, washable, preserving a severe style.
The remark argues that vanity has some value and virtue, while criticizing those who feel no obligation to society. It contends that those lacking natural beauty should not refrain from contributing and should compensate for any deficiency through effort and service.
Madam notes a growing trend of hunting ladies as seasons progress. She attributes it to country girls left at home by schooling boys finding freedom to ride ponies and pursue riding to hounds, while boys become knights of the gun instead.
At a recent congress Dr Millan warned that adulteration of cosmetics is a serious issue. He cited rouge as harmless when colored with carmine, but carmine’s high cost drives use of cheap substitutes with often drastic results, per the British Medical Journal.
Reports across the country show growing difficulty in securing farm hands to milk cows. The Creamery Journal notes that mechanical milking will become a more serious issue in the future than it has been, requiring attention to automation options.
The piece urges mixing lace with silk worn as in Paris creations from top shops. It argues a lace gown with silk trim can read as silk with lace trim, inviting clever adapters this season. It stresses neat workmanship and avoiding homemade clumsiness.
A California housekeeper creates a menu suggester a set of tied cardboard cards each dedicating a food class. Card No 1 lists the family's favorite soups with recipe page numbers. The system saves time and signals preferred dishes, adding variety to meats.
Modern Women recounts Hannah More’s reply to slander she would say let us ask if this be true. The tactic embarrassed the talebearer who sought to defend the story. Once exposed to inquiry, few repeated gossip to More.
A Victorian portrait recalls Lady Margaret Jardine sister of the first Duke of Queensbury. Though married to a rich man she ferried foot passengers across the River Annan for a half penny. On market days she waited on the riverbank for customers and wore bags to protect her clothes, swapping outfits when visiting homes.
A fragment describes boys' clothing with knee-length bloomers, long waistcoats, and leather or silk materials. It details sleeveless or full outfits, pleated waists, and the tendency for garments to droop toward the knee, reflecting period styles and fashion extremes.
Lillie Hamilton French describes a woman regarded as poor by friends yet rich in love and small comforts. After envy and questioning, she finds strength in recognizing different worlds and vows to keep her own realm calm and serene.
Vogue lays down strict mourning guidance for a young widow. It prescribes crape bonnets and veils in town, crape hats with crape or chiffon veils in the country, and a single proper veil draping style. Elbow sleeves are out, collars and cuffs are sheer white or gandie with a three inch hem, and fabrics include nun's veiling Henrietta cloth crepe de chine chiffon dull veilings or taffetas. All white suits summer and all black for country wear. Garments should be single made, and the traveling coat should be dull finished pongee with stitched taffeta trim.
An article on fashionable summer materials and styles notes black or dark coats paired with light gowns, mohair Swiss in rose pink, and airy gossamer ties with sailor outfits. It describes lace embroidery on parasols, yokes formed by inserted bands, and hosiery coordinated with embroidery and color.
An experienced farmer argues guinea fowl as a cost effective game substitute. He notes the birds resemble wild game in habit and taste, offer dark solid meat, and command demand in markets and hotels. The export trade to England and seasonal hatch timing support guinea poultry as a practical alternative.
A collection of aphorisms on marriage vanity illness and dating from Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press. It wryly contrasts domestic life with social folly noting laziness cheating and respect for women and dogs with humor and bite.
A lively lunch counter exchange features patrons debating a riddle about why a man is like beef. Each speaker proposes a clue tied to appetite, pricing, or appetite, culminating in a witty punchline about a good roast and a rare man.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss how hunting country features change dramatically. It mentions districts once first rate now altered by railways wiring and drainage affecting the character of the hunting landscape.
R G Dun reports abundant crops and an oversold steel sector fueling confidence and brighter business conditions. Rail traffic strain looms as crops move, labor supply remains tight, and motorized trade expands with seasonable bargains. Bankruptcies dip in the US versus last year while weekly grain exports show strong totals.
Baltimore market reports show dull to steady tones across flour wheat corn oats and butter with specific bids and receipts. New York firms cite firm wheat and mixed oats with steady flour and cheese strength while beef pork and lamb prices edge higher in daily rural and urban trading.
A collage of curiosities notes gem weight in carats from Indian wheat grain, cites Inigo Jones introducing scenery to theaters in January 1605, and recalls top buggies scaring horses more than modern autos. It mentions Rosario port work, a Schwersenz dairy cooperative, and a note on pure water appearing sky blue in mass.
A Pittsburgh Press tale recalls two women in an interrupted tea engagement. One forgetful friend apologizes openly by phone and requests a ride, repairing the rift with honesty. Their renewed closeness stems from recognizing genuine friendship through the corrective moment.
The piece discusses diamond hardness and polishing, uncut diamonds resembling gum arabic, and heat burning diamonds. It notes Ceylon as a premier gem repository and claims the United States holds all known gems. It explains carat as a grain of Indian wheat and mentions royal processions for Burmese rubies and the English crown sapphire once worn by Edward the Confessor.
A Chicago Inter Ocean note describes florists wrapping flower boxes with broad ribbons as the current spring fashion. Shops ship boxes bound at one end with expensive ribbons, adding several dollars to each box, and sometimes small flower bunches are tied beneath the ribbon to hint at contents.
An article argues warm color tones such as reds browns grays and olives wear better on houses by reflecting heat and avoiding harsh cold tints. It cautions that paint quality matters and adulterated materials fade. A separate note says joint U S and Canada Foreign Mission Boards formed a committee to study religious conditions in Russia for potential Protestant outreach.
Secretary Liederkralz writes of a three year period in a deteriorating state and a plan to restore health and strength. The note mentions personal restoration efforts and aims.
Miss Richa Borougg h of Menasha Wisconsin writes that three years of illness left her in a rundown state with a widespread breakout. She tried Peruna as a blood remedy and tonic and reports material improvement after a few bottles. She credits Peruna with restoring her health and strength.
Mrs. Mettie Green of Iuka Mississippi writes that Peruna improved her condition after illness. She reports relief from headaches appetite return and gaining flesh and strength.
A royal tour by the Prince and Princess of Wales through India ran to more than 500000 dollars, reflecting substantial travel, living, and security expenditures during the official visit.
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