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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
4
An antique advertisement pledges a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures and extols Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from J Cursey & Co and J Cheney, with wholesale druggists in Toledo, promising testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle.
While visiting Washington, Rudyard Kipling explored the State War and Navy Building corridors and sought the most knowledgeable person on steam engineering. Chief Engineer Melville referred him to Jim Perry, deeming him the expert, and Kipling subsequently wrote the story Between the Devil and the Deep Sea.
An English observer notes lightning flashes in storms come from two (sometimes three) focal centers with regular intervals. In July 1905 a storm had two centers about a mile and a half apart, northern center emitting 30 flashes at intervals of 15 30 45 60 and 90 seconds and the southern center 16 flashes at 17 34 and 51 seconds. A momentary faint sky light appears just before each great flash.
A man with no money asked to be admitted to a performance of She Stoops to Conquer. The box office laughed and the man claimed to be Oliver Goldsmith, author of the play. The clerk apologized and issued him a box order.
A white man in Atlanta provokes a debate at a top restaurant after being accused of negro blood. He insists he is Malay and explains his origin as from Malaria in a humorous, misheard exchange cited by the San Francisco Argonaut.
Neurological cure claim for fits and nervous diseases tied to Dr H R Kline of Philadelphia offers a free trial and treatise. Advertisement cites Dr Kline's Great Nerve Fever remedy with location at 981 Arch St.
Italian psychologist Signor F. Franceschini argues laughter persists as mirth and poetry rely on imagination. He says logical control over imagination reduces humor as education becomes more scientific and practical, yet a simpler culture still smiles and remembers how to laugh.
A Blue Hill Observatory staff member reports cloud movement at 8 000 to 9 000 feet averages 60 mph in midsummer and 110 mph in midwinter. The fastest measured cloud flight is 230 mph.
In a Younkers Statesman exchange a teacher asks what a coal magnate is and Tommie replies he does not know, suggesting such wealth comes in cheese. The dialogue presents a light regional humor about wealth and misunderstanding.
The Cleveland Press notes a dispute over Million's chauffeur, calling the choice cheap and a swindle while suggesting Million deserves congratulations for a costly hire.
Mix whiting or red ochre with water or milk into a smooth paste and spread on steps to dry, then washable. For popcorn, barely cover kernels in the popper, hydrate with cold water, drain, bake to dry, then pop over bright heat for soft, digestible corn.
Instructions describe preparing a duck with a seasoned bread crumb and apple sauce dressing, stuffing the bird, roasting until brown, basting frequently, and finishing with a sauce made from chopped livers poured over before serving hot.
The guide describes cooking shaved dried or smoked beef by simmering uncooked slices in boiling water ten minutes then draining. Chop into bits, fry in a hot pan with butter and pepper, add well beaten eggs (four per half pound of beef), and cook for about ten minutes before serving in a covered dish.
Prepare three ounces of macaroni kept hot in its pan. Make a cheese sauce with three quarters of a pint of giblet or mutton broth, onion, herbs, butter, flour, and two ounces of grated cheese. Add a spoonful of mustard, salt, and pepper, then beat a raw egg yolk in a cup of milk and stir in off the heat. Mix into the hot macaroni and serve.
The Delineator outlines a method to refresh ribbons using warm soapy water a soft brush and soda for stains. Soak rinse dry and press between cloths with a hot iron for fabrics like satin taffeta grosgrain and velvet while silk velvet should be dampened and ironed quickly.
A recipe brief covers an asparagus omelet made with six eggs and milk, plus small asparagus pieces folded into creamy mixture. It also describes luncheon rolls with biscuit dough squares filled with seasoned meat, edges sealed, and baked about fifteen minutes in a hot oven.
The New York Sun reports India’s 1905 death toll from wild beasts reached 2 054 for humans and 21 797 from snake bites, with increases in leopard caused human fatalities and a campaign against wolves in the Central Provinces. Tigers, leopards, bears, wolves, and hyenas figures are listed. Noted is the lack of correlation between firearm licenses and deaths.
Theodore Gill, the world’s authority on fishes, works for the United States Government at $1 a month. Dr Harrison G Dyer, expert on mosquitoes, receives $25 monthly. Gifford Pinchot heads the forestry service with $45 a year. The Philadelphia Record notes several other wealthy men on the payroll for the sake of “doing things” per President Roosevelt.
A playful dialogue outlines a conditional engagement where the woman agrees to a binding engagement only if she meets someone she prefers less, and if the man finds a better match he must sue for each promise. The Chicago News frames the banter as a lighthearted social note.
Capt J W Hogan, former Indianola post master now in Austin Texas, describes years of kidney trouble with pains in loins hips and shoulders. He cites headaches neuralgia night sweats and eye pain, claiming Dean's Kidney Pills cured him and left him as healthy as twenty years ago. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Chicago millionaire, Hobart Chatfield Chatfield Taylor, recalls a college dice game with a friend. They agreed the loser would pay a hundred dollars but issue a twenty year note. The note matured and Taylor sent the amount, surprising the winner who believed payment was unlikely. The tale ends with the observer noting that winners often avoid shouting.
A Western state resident recalls decades of stimulant use and argues coffee and similar drinks drain energy. He stopped coffee and began Postum Food Coffee, reporting relief from rheumatism, better sleep, steadier nerves, and clearer thinking, praising its food value.
A blunt look at how men recall their whereabouts when asked by spouses about late office hours. The piece notes that many two person walks and runs pose simultaneous risks to credibility and safety.
An assortment of patent medicine claims promises cures for piles teething cold and general ailments. Advertisements tout Paro Ointment Woolford's Sanitary Lotion and Mrs Winslow's Syrup with refunds if failing to cure and signatures on boxes. Also notes telegraph services and beware of envious men.
An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription promotes its lack of alcohol narcotics and habit forming drugs. It claims endorsement by leading medical authorities and offers a free booklet on ingredients upon request, urging readers to consider the product's professional backing before deciding.
Early health advice urges using Brandreth's Pills for morning headaches and dull feelings. The pills are described as a dependable old remedy to support liver and bowels, with a long history and availability in drugstores in plain or medicated forms.
Readable fragments describe a jocular exchange about bunco and being fooled. The text is incomplete, offering no clear names, places, or dates to anchor a fuller report. The snippet hints at a humorous tone but lacks concrete facts for a solid record.
A brief Chicago News quip on a household bell that needs new batteries. The exchange notes the batteries' unusual voltage and jokes about enduring power.
A man recounts decades of itching and widespread skin eruptions starting in childhood. After failing various treatments and suffering hair loss, he credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a complete recovery and hair restoration, detailing costs and timing in August 1906.
Ten years ago coal production stood at 170 million tons. last year 400 million moved. Pig iron 8.6 million tons in 1896. 25 million last year. Copper ten years ago 240 million pounds. now 900 million. Mineral worth about 625 million in 1896. overall mineral value near 2 billion. Sun notes vast growth but hints at possible fears.
A political leader declines another run for alderman, saying he will sit this one out while noting his forthcoming campaign presence in local venues and publications.
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