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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1912

Page

3

Catherine Potter Defends Independence on Warren Main Street

In a sleepy town Catherine Potter proclaims she will not let a man lead her unless necessary. William Landis engineers a public scene by acting sightless, guiding her arm in a staged stroll down Main Street, exposing Catherine’s vulnerability and ending with a joint walk back through town.

Helen Catherine Potter Helen Wild Billey Catherine Cather Tacy Warren William Landis William Main Street William Landals Wiliam Billy Wil Willam Hilly

Colorado's reform approach to convict treatment praised by governor

Governor John F. Shafroth outlines a twofold penology in Colorado, contrasting the ancient punishment model with the new humane system. He lauds earned liberty, reduced terms for good behavior, minimal use of guards, and work on highways under an honor system, noting the Colorado method is being adopted by other states.

Decclares Colvorado Ric Mond Colorado John F. Shafroth Shafroth

Father Not Liable For Son's Overpriced Wardrobe

New York court ruling states a father cannot be held to pay for clothes beyond his son's means or station. Justice Hotchkiss ruled the tailor overstepped by pressuring the family, noting the son already had an allowance and the father provided needed items within his means.

New York Justice Hotchkiss Arthur M. Rosenberg Middletown Conn Supreme Court Wesleyan John F. Bailey Middlesex A. Bailey New York Training School Rosenberg Dad Mr. Bailey

Brave foreman rescues two fishermen from capsized craft

Emer son A. Burdick, foreman on a million dollar pier project, saved Edward Doughty and George Jeffries after a sudden storm capsized their boat. He launched life buoys, rope lines, and descended to the water for a ten minute struggle before pulling the exhausted fishermen to safety at the pier.

Atlantic Emerson A. Burdick Edward Doughty George Jeffries Burdick Hfe

Whipping Post Advocated by Governor Baldwin

Governor Simeon Baldwin of Connecticut urged whipping as a punishment for wife beaters at the Conference of Governors in Richmond. He argued small fines fail to deter abuse and that bodily punishment educates and reforms better than prison, criticizing modern ideas of government.

Richmond Vas Simeon FE. Baldwin Connecticut Conference of Governors Jefferson Hotel Baldwin

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Warrenton Resident

Nature signals such as backache and hip pain warn of kidney trouble. Mrs. Benjamin Martyn of Warrenton Virginia reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills endorsed by thousands. If your back is lame or kidneys bother ask for Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Props. When your back is lame remember the name.

Mary Treble Nature Dean Benjamin Martyn Waterloo St Warrenton Mr. Martyn Doan N. Y Che

Public Justice Demands Punishment For Serious Offenses

A legal commentary asserts that remorse cannot excuse penalties and warns against sentences without definite termination. It argues for serious punishment to reflect the gravity of offenses and avoid notions of virtual pardons.

Liquor and concealed weapons spark calls for tougher laws

Governor George Donaghey of Arkansas urges the Conference of Governors to enforce strict laws against concealed weapons and illicit liquor sales. He accuses states of tolerating weapon sales and fines while linking whiskey to lynching. He says he never pardons concealed weapon cases and that liquor fuels lynchings.

Richmond George Donaghey Arkansas

Brokers Sudden Shock Over Pending Stock Exchange Probe

New York brokers react to news that the Pujo committee will examine the New York Stock Exchange. The inquiry aims to compare shares traded with transfers and scrutinize exchange loans and collateral. Untermeyer has pressed for bank data while figures show inconsistencies in share counts like United States Steel.

New York Stock Exchange Pujo Money Trust Committee Washington New York Stock Exchange Samuel Untermeyer Pujo United States Steel Common Exchange Untermeyer

Why Uncle Joe is Hale Cannon Speaks on Health at Seventy Six

Washington notes that Special Uncle Joe Cannon remains a hearty public figure. He credits relaxation and sleep with maintaining health amid decades in public life and political battles. He recalls nights of little sleep yet notes he falls asleep quickly once in bed, comparing himself to a Kentucky thoroughbred.

Joe Hale Washington Joe” Cannon Lfe

Almanac Weather Calculations Celebrate Hill’s Prolific Forecasts

A 1913 note extols Hill’s Almanac for weather predictions, claiming the calculations outpace the world and urging readers to try them. The brief asserts confidence in the almanac’s accuracy and usefulness.

Hill

Congressmen Lose Privilege Pay Secretaries Directly

The executive appropriation bill reported to the House requires that each secretary receive $125 a month directly from the disbursing officer. It ends lawmakers habitually withholding part of that salary to pay secretaries, eliminating the practice of paying them 40 to 100 dollars monthly.

Washington, D. C House

Bed and Board Row Prompts Wife and Husband Feud

A New Jersey couple engages in a public spat over separation and duties. Edgar Potts Marshall in Newton runs an ad disowning his wife Grace Brundage Marshall, while Grace counters she is not responsible for debts after leaving the marriage detailing shared assets and support.

New York Edgar Potts Marshall Newton N. J Grace Brundage Marshall

Berger Becomes Calamity Howler in Political Fallout

Washington Special. Socialist Rep Victor Berger predicts a Democratic administration under Wilson will fail to satisfy the people and foresees an industrial panic within two years. He argues Republicans were defeated by conservatism, Democrats become worst offender, and a coming panic will hit the South with riots.

Washington, D.C Roosevelt Victor Berger Congress Wilson Berger Willian J. Bryan South Tammany Ple United States

Minnesota Governor Opposes Death Penalty at Governors Conference

Governor Adolph Eberhart of Minnesota told fellow governors that delays and legal technicalities nullify the death penalty. He urged abolishing appellate proceedings except to correct miscarriages of justice. He cited Missouri prison profits and called for reduced costs to inmates and higher wages for workers.

Minnesota Richmond Adolph ©. Eberhart Missouri Eberhart

Reformer May Supply Pattern If Others Do The Work

A reformer suggests providing the pattern while another party handles the execution. The remark implies delegation to shift responsibility and accelerate progress.

Velvet coats and picturesque gowns mark winter fashion

Indications point to velvet plush and velour coats becoming popular this winter. A charming evening gown model features satin supreme fabric in bright geranium pink with a silver lace flounce and a beaded butterfly ornament.

Waistline Belts Return In Dainty Velvet Styles

Detachable belts revive with the natural waist line in several dainty forms. Black velvet leads the designs with two ends or loops, a flat bow at the back, and fringe edged crochet work. Wide black silk belts and colored elastic belts with silver buckles or enamel detailing complete the smart look.

Petersham

Timely Hair Care Advice for Dry Hair

Dry brittle hair should not be shampooed more often than once a month or six weeks. Apply oil to the roots about twice a week by parting the hair and dipping fingertips in oil, then massage directly into the scalp avoiding the hair.

Chestnut and Tomato Dressings for Roasting Birds

Shell and blanch chestnuts then cook until tender and chop fine. Season with salt, butter, and chopper. Mix as a stuffing for young turkey. For sauce, fry onions in butter, add tomatoes, sieve, and rethicken with more butter. serve with the dish.

Baked Fish with Savory Cracker Stuffing

Directions describe baking fish filled with cracker crumb stuffing flavored with butter pickles onion salt pepper and sage. The fish are sewn closed and topped with fat pork strips. Bake on fat pork slices with salted boiling water and melted butter.

Scotch Broth Preparation From Old Recipe

A historical kitchen note outlines making Scotch broth by using three pounds of mutton bones and meat, trimming fat, boiling with water, and adding barley onions turnip carrot celery pepper salt and chopped parsley until tender. It emphasizes skimming during simmer and slow cooking.

Camelon of ef Beef Roll With Brown Mushroom Sauce

Ground beef mixed with lemon rind nutmeg salt pepper onion juice and melted butter is formed into a six inch roll, seared and baked slowly for thirty minutes, basted with water then drippings, and served with a brown mushroom sauce.

Camelon

Cureton Nurseries Grower Prices Listed in Cobb County

The Cureton Nurseries of Austell Cobb County Ga advertise cabbage plants at 81 50 per 1000 strawberry plants at 82 50 per 1000 apple trees with roots 85 00 to 10 00 per 100 peach trees 2 to 10 00 per 100 standard thousand rate on applications. No scale or other diseases.

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