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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1906

Page

4

Women Realize Suffering Reaches Beyond Nature

A reflection notes that it is not natural for women to endure such severe hardship, urging awareness of gendered suffering and advocating for change in social norms and protections.

Mexico Mas Produced It Im Cactus Cheese- New Uses Discovered

A New Yorker report from the Washington correspondence describes Mexico produced cactus cheese or queso de tuna as a novel delicacy. The article notes it resembles chocolate, is wrapped in foil, and discusses its appeal to gourmets. It highlights potential uses including syrup and jelly, and details Department of Agriculture tests on making spineless prickly pear for fodder. It observes spines hinder stock feeding and that soaking cauterizes them, enabling cattle to eat the plant.

Mexico York Great Southwest United States Evening Post Roquefort Department of Agriculture Calloway Galloway Washington Correspondence New York Evening Post

Firing Liskum Ends Local Room Turmoil

The Brooklyn Eagle reports Liskum, a long serving local room staffer, was fired over a third word story. Editor Rockman dismissed him then hired him as assistant city editor to placate pressure from the third ward delegation. Tompkins, the star reporter, asserted Liskum was innocent.

Liskum Daily Brooklyn Eagle Tompkins Star Mr. Rockman Fompkins

Printer Errors and Amusing Typist Mistakes Recited

A collection of printer's blunders from famous authors. Examples include a woman novelist's line misread as stuffing papa into the grate, and a pious old lady reciting Boccaccio wrongly. W W Jacobs recalls a dawn scene misprinted as a monstrosity or a baff le ship.

T. P E. Murray Gilchrist Bogatsky W. W. Jacobs

Kidney Pills Cure Back Ailment Claimed By Merchant

O O Mayden of Albert Lea Mine Minnesota, a dry goods merchant, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his back weakness and nocturnal distress after kidney action restored. He reports immediate relief and no recurrence. For sale by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

O. O Mayden O. C. Hayden & Co Albert Lea Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N.Y

Boston Town Meeting Modulates Like Duty Free Import

In a late 19th century tariff campaign scene, Mayor Collins of Boston presided over a noon rally. He quipped that he was an imported article duty free, drawing a strong cheer from the Democratic crowd gathered in the hall.

Collins Faneuil Boston

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Cure For Constitutional Catarrh

An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy for catarrh, claiming the disease is constitutional and cured by internal doses. It promises $100 for any uncured case and directs readers to send for circulars, listing F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and Druggists selling at 75 cents.

Mull Eromon Poes Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Curnin & Co California Fig Syrup Co Sehieh Oneyone

Cat Captured By Fish Commission Near Lake Maubogog

Summer at Lake Maubogog Me saw United States fish commission men bait and trap an apparent skunk at a small hotel. They freed it after discovering the animal was a black cat belonging to a nearby farmhouse, sparing the odor issue.

United States Fish Commission Lake Maubogog Fish Commission

Webster’s Dinner and the Port Price Interest

The anecdote recalls Daniel Webster dining with a Boston merchant who served old port. After admiring the wine the host asks Webster to guess its cost, claiming it costs $1.25 per glass with interest. Webster replies with humor, asking to refill to stop that confounded interest.

Webster Daniel Webster Boston Mr. Webster

Food and Study A College Man's Experience

An ambitious student details recovery from a diet of greasy foods after trying Grape-Nuts. He reports clearer thinking, weight gain, and improved energy after adopting the product's directions. His sister and brother also improve, with others adopting the food and showing visible benefits.

Prank Post Office Washington, City Posatum Co Battle Spee

Insects to Be Exterminated Says Scientist

A scientist declares mosquitoes, flies, rats and other “inferior beings” cause many diseases and must be exterminated. He argues future human life will extend as lower forms are removed, despite claims it's impious to kill species.

The Tramp and Begging Licenses Through Time

A historical reflection traces how rulers, from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, used begging licenses to control the poor. It notes licenses allowed some to beg, whips punished unlicensed beggars, and reforms faded after monasteries fell. The piece contrasts medieval and modern pity toward the poor with a Latin-era warning about royal friendship with the needy.

Henry VIII Elizabeth London Chronicle

Great Nerve Restorer Trial Offer Promises Cure

Advertisement claims FITS permanently cured with no nervousness after first day using Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Provides two trial bottles and treatise from Dr. B H Kurve Ltd, 931 Arei St, Philadelphia, Pa. Offers details for prospective buyers seeking quick relief.

Kline B.H. Kurve, Ltd Arei St Fhila

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