18 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
1
John W. Gates visits a Texas city where locals raise 20,000 for a poker challenge. After persistent pleas, he refuses but finally offers to toss for the sum. The committee disperses as Gates stands firm in a storied moment reported by the Philadelphia Record.
The piece notes Potsdam offers a humane, calm contrast to Berlin's stern business aura with artful statues and playful sculpture. Robert Haven Schauffler portrays the area as approachable and charming in his Century essay Potsdam the Playground of the Hohenzollerns.
A doorway exchange describes a man delivering a parcel to a woman. The courier notes the package bears COD, prompting discussion of returning the item to the dealer.
A reflective piece notes Washington's Birthday traditions, Jay's treaty controversies, and partisan tension in 1796. It highlights Washington's retirement, public service, and enduring letter writings as evidence of his character, while contrasting public opinion on the treaty and the custom of birthday honors.
A nostalgic tour of Washington figures and memories. Mrs. Washington's dairy work and salon in Fredericksburg, diaries of fashion and manners, and a Boston tribute on Washington’s death. Wakefield Farm’s decay and ruins. Washington’s mounts Blueskin and others, plus Fox hunting habits and dog names.
The article recounts Washingtons death in December 1799 and reports a London claim of a mystery surrounding it. It notes crepe worn nationwide, then shifts to anecdotes about Washington as an athlete, horseback rider, rope jumper, and fencing student, with peers like Charles Peale commenting on his strength and horsemanship.
A 1895 federal project in Wakefield created a miniature Washington Monument inscribed Washington's Birthplace with a base line Erected by the United States A. D. 1895. Walden Fawcett writes of this in the Woman's Home Companion noting moss and vines now cover the site.
The piece describes decorations with a cherry tree motif and patriotic designs. Jack Horner pies are offered in patriotic styles while flags play a key role in decorating schemes.
A James Madison remark contrasts General Washington's likely disdain for a sovereign symbol with the belief it remained beyond his reach if he secretly desired it. The sentiment reflects early American republican ideals and concerns about monarchy.
In a vintage testimonial style ad, Mrs. D of Covington, GA recounts chest distress and fluttering, credits Dr Miles Heart Cure for cure after three bottles, and notes the druggist may refund the first bottle if unused. Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart, Indiana is listed.
Senator Beveridge visited Portland and praised oratory that moves audiences to supporters. He contrasted quantity with quality, cited efficiency of private speeches, and recounted a humorous anecdote about a salesman and his wife.
Monsieur Lapieque reports to the French Society of Biology that 000,000 people in the region use tassium salt from plant ashes for seasoning. Since the country’s rise, ordinary salt imports rise but local residents find it insipid and abandon familiar ashes. They buy the imported salt because it is cheaper.
The Chesapeake Line sets sailing from New Point and Norfolk on Sundays for Old Point and connections with rail lines to the South. Elegant passenger steamers Columbia and Augusta operate for West Point and other routes, effective February 24, 1908.
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