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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
6
A Roman Catholic priest Pere Ripa endured a brutal sequence of procedures after a horse fall. A Chinese practitioner applied cold water, neck and chest manipulation, and head bindings to realign the brain and ribs, followed by forced walking and cold baths. The account compares the method to the legend of Bil Stumps and a local monument dispute over Red Bank.
A New York discussion on a reform bill seeks to regulate treatment of alcohol offenders through a board of hospital and industrial commissions. It covers parole, isolation, and new penalties while proposing a general policy line for public health and prison reform.
A 1920s style essay argues shopping shapes women’s character and public influence, comparing it to football for male youth and bridge for self-control. It notes department stores’ rise, cross‑Atlantic gymnasia for travelers, and men shopping at resorts. It ends with a wary view on gender roles and future balance.
A fragmented relic discusses building a monument in New Jersey to honor a Revolutionary War figure and the planned memorial shaft. It moves to reflect on Lincoln and Washington commemorations, public speeches, and school observances shaping national unity and ideals of honesty, integrity, and patriotism attributed to these leaders.
G E Sewright bit into a wiener at a restaurant and found metallic matter, prompting a riot. Police stopped the disturbance as Sewright demanded to know whose dog license numbered 141% belonged to Miss Anns Dell, who reportedly lost her dog weeks earlier. The incident ends with a request to cancel the misfiled record.
A Brooklyn experiment using amethyst tinted lenses and social exposure by East Side women is questioned as a potential wasteful risk. Doctors in Philadelphia note amethyst glass aiding temporary vision loss and eye strain, especially for printers and newspaper workers under intense light.
A discovery in Philadelphia says amethyst tinted lenses made from old Walnut Street window panes cure blindness caused by bright metal work and artificial light. The glass, ordinary panes aged over seventy five years, has become amethyst by sun exposure. Doctors call it the Philadelphia glass and report positive results, with interest from global colleagues and inquiries for samples.
Bargain day drew hundreds of women to a Fulton Street shoe store. Police struggled to maintain order as doors opened and shoppers rushed to the counters seeking ten cent per pair shoes advertised across the river.
Major E C C Traymore of San Francisco tells of a young man who squandered a fat inheritance and sank into drink. An ocean tug accident sobered him, he worked honestly aboard the ship for a year, then returned home a changed, prosperous, respected figure.
A witty meditation contrasts sense with nonsense, praising nonsense as humanity’s cherished relaxation. It likens sense to darkness and matrimony, while describing nonsense as love, culture, and a critical, liberating force that defies easy judgment.
A breeding pen of five white Orpington fowls sold for $7,500 in 1908 as Peggy, their dam, is valued at $10,000. Peggy has a 97.24 score, and was so prized that $2,500 was refused for her. She toured shows worldwide with an attendant keeping her spotless.
Dr William Carter of Madison Avenue Reformed Church calls New York a graveyard of ministers and urges a more extensive religious organization to aid the citys moral life. The New York Globe notes the unusual isolation of churches here and the need for a stronger mission framework to support ministers and congregations.
In Paris Sandow recounts seeking food and a model. He visits sculptor Krank, is rebuffed, but forced inside by a chain, impresses the artist with his physique, and is fed at a cafe with steak chicken and champagne. The episode ends with relief and renewed vigor as Sandow calls it a find.
A veteran House colleague reports a street encounter on election day where a Black man admits voting and accepting payments from both parties. He explains he voted the Democratic ticket despite taking money from Republicans for his own vote and for his three sons. The tale highlights bribery attempts and party outreach.
Mr Jenkins recounts a rambling series of tasks at his home prior to an interview, detailing locking doors, moving items, and noting mundane actions. The dialogue reveals a tense exchange with Mrs Jenkins as she questions why he did not remove his hat amid the perplexing scene.
Frank Hildreth, a 45 year old breakfast sign painter of Lenox avenue, appeared before Magistrate Corrigan charged with stealing jam. Police witness Steinmeyer and grocer Morris Rose bloom testified to three bottles of jam, flour, and eggs taken as he left a sign. Hildreth held on $500 bail amid the courtroom uproar.
Make up all the old Turkish towels into bath mitts without thumbs. A dozen of those kept in the towel drawer will be chosen for the bath in preference to wash cloths. Sew narrow tape four inches long on one edge of each wash cloth. Twist the tape and fasten ends secure. Hang wash cloths on hooks by racks to keep them off the floor.
Three leaders prize courage and restraint as tensions rise in Philadelphia over the car strike. C O Pratt directs the action while B E Gruen wad of the State Federation of Labor and W D Mahon, International President of street car unions, warn that future days may decide a major world shaping labor upheaval. They are regarded as able, conservative unionists and have pledged no violence from strikers.
The report notes Abdul Hamid refuses food as British influence rises in Turkey. The stomach tube may be used to force feeding, and the former sultan is described as dying amidst hostile treatment.
The visit of King Peter to Russia this spring marks the first foreign reception since he ascended the throne after the Obrenovitch upheaval. His pacific diplomacy strengthens Europe’s view of Serbia, encourages Austrian conciliation, and helps Serbia stabilize, expand trade, and seek Adriatic access via a Danube to Adriatic railway. Serbia’s improved ties with Bulgaria and the prospect of a responsible heir in Alexander promise greater diplomatic freedom and optimism for the nation.
The Milwaukee Fire Press surveys New York politics with Republicans and Democrats in a tangled feud. Mayor Gaynor converts Tammany Hall into an emergency hospital while Fingy Conners and Ross Murphy clash, and Timothy Woodruff contests Representative Vreeland for the same post. Governor Hughes contemplates another term while Theodore Roosevelt awaits June. Revenue for Loeb lingers as Hearst stays silent amid demoralized old parties, suggesting renewed contest when the moment arrives.
The article explains insect resilience to injury, noting butterflies and ants can recover after puncture or dismemberment. It compares recovery to a numb limb and describes wasp armor, nervous disruption, and the limit of an insect’s life when vital organs fail.
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