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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
3
The pamphlet by Berlin publisher August Scherl argues for separating goods and passenger traffic, abandoning steam, and using a single rail with gyroscopic stabilization on rapid electric lines. It describes 125 mph head lines, 7-100 mph second-class lines, and elevated metropolitan networks centered on a main terminus.
In the Boudoir beauty may be described by a symmetrical figure firm skin glossy hair white teeth lips long eyelashes bright absence of wrinkles and a pleasing expression. By observing these points one can acquire and preserve them through careful habits and care.
Cut rib into four inch squares and simmer in water until tender. Layer ribs, potatoes, and baking powder biscuits with salt pepper and sage, then add the rib liquor and water to barely cover. Cook three quarters of an hour, thicken gravy, and serve. Also describes a brown butter breadcrumb stuffing for baked fish with herbs.
The article argues for major fortifications at the Chesapeake Bay mouth to defend Baltimore and the National Capital from Atlantic coast incursions. It emphasizes the strategic value of the bay, historical lessons from 1812, and the need to deter foes with strong coastal defenses and naval power.
A Broadway shoe dealer argues happiness hinges on imagination. He recalls a customer who wanted a larger size. the salesman added a 1/2 size to the pair, re-laced them, and the customer found them satisfactory, illustrating perceived fit and contentment.
The American denounces the beef packers with their London price undercut, vast cold storage holdings, and control over meat and other farm products. It cites Ice and Refrigerator Blue Book figures showing massive stored carcasses and multi‑million worth of goods held to keep prices high, calling for prosecutors to act.
The Brooklyn jurors protested County Judge Fawcett’s rebuke after a verdict of acquittal, arguing the judge overstepped by condemning them for exercising reasonable doubt. The piece praises juror courage, warns against judicial “searing,” and notes the need to abandon such power. It lists thirteen U S wars with dates, ending with the Spanish War in 1898.
In Plainfield a widowed deacon secretively schemes to wed widow Johnson to outmaneuver sister Sarah Jane who bosses him. A magic liniment peddler, a false arrest, and a courtroom ruse lead to Sarah Jane being sent away to Nebraska, and the deacon turns to the widow.
The first midwinter session met at the Jefferson Hotel Auditorium with Westmoreland Davis presiding. Tuesday featured a morning program on convict labor limestone grinding, seed inspections, education cooperation, and farm demonstration funding, with leaders including J. R. Ticker and Lyman Corner among the speakers.
A discussion includes F H Cox and Seaboard Air Line as Virginia farmers seek buyer networks for spare land. A S W Fletcher proposes aligning state agriculture and livestock groups to establish Farmers' Week in Richmond each year. Officials named: Septicota Farmers' Institute president Westmoreland Davis, vice president Joseph A Furner, secretary B Morgan Sheppard, treasurer James Bellwood.
Richmond officials report widespread adherence to blue laws on Sunday with intensified police vigilance. Several shopkeepers including L C Recchioccoli and Paul Bianchini at Seventh and Main closed for the day, facing fines for Sunday labor. Broad Street sodas and other businesses also curtailed activity as the city prepares court actions.
Governor and Mrs Swanson leave Richmond for Washington then travel to the Pacific coast for about two months. Upon return Swanson resumes farming and law practice while staying active in politics, with plans to campaign in the state and persuade Democrats to regain a solid congressional delegation. Personal belongings moved from the Mansion to the Chathem country estate for storage.
The article recalls early Western missionaries like Jason Lee and Father Ravalli, noting rugged frontier life in places such as Virginia City Montana and Stevensville Montana. It describes rough parsonages, improvised comforts, and the mingling of faith with frontier danger and fraternity.
A discussion on social life draining physical energy and nerves. Excessive society events, late nights, and constant preparation strain both workers and debutantes, suggesting a need for protection against overreach into the twenty four hours day.
The article discusses potential corporate responses if Supreme Court decisions go against major trusts. It outlines likely outcomes for the tobacco trust and Standard Oil, notes ongoing cases including Union and Southern Pacific, and cites the Taft administration’s plan to offer a legal refuge under the Wickersham bill. It warns financiers to prepare for drastic repercussions.
Leon Friedamn in Chicago with the Anna Held show fears a lump on his head and calls his brother Shepsel Fried business manager in St. Paul. The two discuss diagnosis and whether surgery is needed amid talk of money and mortality in a strained long distance exchange.
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