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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
7
Joanna Single presents Aliie and Alice in a moonlit encounter where Aliie questions why Alice keeps him at a mental distance despite hints of care and a tacit engagement, as her hair glows under September moonlight and her laughter softens his request.
A Savannah Georgia advertisement asserts Tetterine cures eczema tetter ringworm and all itching skin diseases with a money back guarantee. Dr C L S Cawthon of Andalusia Alabama endorses it as superior to other remedies and notes druggists or mail orders from Shoptrine Co Savannah Ga.
A couple faces parental pressure delaying a marriage as Alice and Steven clash with Mrs. Brand's wishes. He insists on a fall wedding despite her earlier condition, while Alice secretly plans to marry now. In a dramatic turn at the station, Alice announces she will wed Steven immediately, and Mr. Brand supports the abrupt wedding while Maude remains with the mother.
Reuben Combs, a young farmer from Stonypoint in Iredell County, was jailed in Statesville on a murder charge after his wife, seventeen, was found dead in a cow lot. Neighbors were told she left home in her sleep. the body was exhumed and strychnine found in the stomach. Combs confessed to giving the poison in milk at supper four months into the marriage. He will likely be sent to Raleigh for safekeeping.
A New York grain elevator owned by Demarest and Carr at 283 Morris Avenue burned, destroying hundreds of bushels of grain and causing about 100000 in damage. One man was injured though Acting Fire Chief Ken Jon and Darrow escaped death. Police reserves aided in managing a crowd of about 100000 spectators. Fire Chief Kenton fell from his car but avoided serious injury by grabbing its side.
Miss Sweet and Mr Spooner trade light banter about Willie, calling him the flower of the family yet a blooming nuisance in a brief humorous exchange.
An ad promotes Murine products for red watery eyes and granulated lids. It mentions Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes, a new bite 2c, and Murine Liquid 2e-fe, focusing on soothing eye comfort without smarting.
Chicago reports a proposed merger between Burlington and Great Northern lines as James J. Hill retires. A $600 million mortgage would refinance bond issues over fifty years, creating a 17,000 mile system and potentially the world’s largest railroad, though officials declined to comment.
Washington special reports that Dr. L. O. Howard of the Bureau of Entomology says the cicada is misnamed a locust. The grasshopper is the real locust, but the present specimen is harmless and need not alarm farmers about crops. The grasshopper plague is believed past due to lack of breeding ground in wiregrass country.
King George attended the race day at Epsom Downs as Quinta nona captured the great Surrey foal stakes worth 5000 dollars. Bull Finch placed second and Hall Cross came in third amid betting at 100 to 6 for Quinta nona, 100 to 1 for Bull Finch, and 6 to 2 for Hall Cross.
Rome dispatch confirms Pope Pius is suffering from hardening of the heart walls with serious condition privately admitted by Vatican attaches. The report appears in the Morning News with emphasis on the Pope’s health.
Melrose Mass Special John Brooks an engineer at Sheppard Silver Works in Melrose Highlands was shot and probably fatally wounded. He received medical aid as police opened an inquiry to determine the assailant and motive.
An advertisement promoting Tarene as a universal disinfectant and germicide. It offers samples on request and a booklet with a full general catalogue. Includes liquid and oil soaps, insecticides, germicides, and chemical fire extinguishers.
Louis Merritt twenty four allegedly rivaling for Mrs Brooks affection fired at a sleeping man with a Mashlight. He confessed to the shooting.
Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan of the Supreme Court marks his seventy eighth birthday. The Kentuckian will depart for his Murray Bay Canada summer home to rest before the fall term opens in October. He says he enjoys the rest after a hard term.
The American team defeated the Britannic squad 4 to 3 to take game one of the International cup series on Long Island. Captain Harry Payne Whitney led the Americans rallying his team as the English blamed ponies and limited mounts for the defeat. A second game is set for Monday afternoon on Meadow Brook field with both sides regrouping.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad must continue passenger service at West’s Crossing Bedford County Virginia. The State Corporation Commission denied the railroad’s petition to discontinue the station finding the area densely settled and that riders would travel miles farther if closed. The decision, written by Judge Kea, concludes keeping the stop as a flag station serves public interests.
The article outlines a biscuit dough method with sugar and cinnamon, then rolling and slicing into pans. It discusses cheese tart variations using cream or cottage cheese with egg yolks, sugar, butter, lemon, and almond extract, plus tomato and okra in soups, homemade pickles, flavored vinegars, onion vinegar for salads, and fruit juices as healthful additions.
A simple vintage recipe instructs melting butter, stirring in stale bread crumbs and cream until thickened. Add finely chopped hard boiled eggs and sardines, skinless and boned, then season with salt and cayenne. Serve hot on toast for a quick, savory entrée.
The article advises home canning during plentiful seasons to prepare for scarcity. It notes canned fruit can rival fresh in flavor and highlights apples, oranges, bananas, and strawberries as limited in winter. It suggests tomatoes store well while corn peas and beans risk spoilage, urging practical home canning practices.
June 2 report from Winnipeg describes Arrowhead British Columbia facing grave forest fire danger. About 300 men battle the flames as aid arrives from nearby settlements. Reports say several residents are burned to death in the fires.
New York June 2 The Delaware and Hudson railroad Company declared it would withdraw its proposed rate increase at a meeting of the Interstate Commerce Commission at the Waldorf Hotel. The move ends a threatened price war among rail lines. The decision was presented as preventing disruption to freight and passenger schedules across key routes.
Paris June 2. As a sequel to the French Porien Office espionage scandal, M. Mali mon and M. Benet received two years and M. F Palliez three months imprisonment. The court cited extenuating circumstances in Palliez case. Charge was sale of government secrets.
Fresh and not overripe produce is essential for canning. Ripe corn ferments quickly and should be processed the day of harvest. Larger fruits yield better value due to waste in smaller ones. Avoid overripe items as bacteria increase and sterilization becomes harder.
The article advises Glasware over tin for fruit and vegetable displays due to tin corrosion making it unsafe after two seasons. It recommends new lids if current ones aren’t perfect, new rubbers for multiple uses, using enameled kettles and funnels, wooden spoons, and notes Glasware offers cost efficiency, with lids and rubbers priced and habitually exchanged.
The article explains thorough cleaning and sterilization by heat for jars, spoons, and rubbers. It emphasizes boiling water, a rack, and keeping utensils uncontaminated with freshly boiled cloths. The operator should wear spotless clothing and maintain antiseptic cleanliness to prevent spoilage from bacteria.
Grate two large onions and mix with the pulp. add one teaspoonful of salt and two teaspoonfuls of granulated sugar. Let stand two hours, then pour in a quart of vinegar and transfer to glass jars. Seal and shake daily for two weeks, then strain and reseal.
Scald and peel the tomatoes then chop and boil until tender. Husk the corn and remove imperfect parts. Score rows, press out pulp, add to tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer twenty minutes. Pour into sterilized hot jars and seal immediately.
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