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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
7
Hester, worn from toil in a city workroom, dreams of a promised future with Rex. A blizzard, a kind landlady, and a chance meeting in a tea room revive hope as Rex vows to care for her and make Mrs. Adams his housekeeper.
New Orleans special reports Lettsworth Louisiana completely surrounded by floodwaters from a Mississippi River crevasse. National Guardsmen rescue 560 residents while 12,000 Red River valley homeless seek aid. Levees reinforced by state troops and Baton Rouge University workers. Navy battleship Nebraska offers assistance. pilots guide rescue boats. Overall flood crisis remains acute with 117,000 people in government relief under way.
A collage of satirical lines and editorials from diverse papers. The snippets poke fun at fashion trends and public figures, mention political moves and historic events, and capture a snapshot of early 20th century press humor. The tone is playful, with references to skirts, recalls, elections, and notable personalities.
An Augusta Virginia reader testimonial praises Doans Kidney Pills after a severe illness left him wasting away. He details weight gain from 183 to nearly 300 pounds and returning to work, noting doctors supported his recovery and urging others to remember the product.
Morning papers distributed citywide as Typographical Union votes against a strike and plans to submit the contract violation discussion to locals. No violence reported. police guards in the loop reduced. afternoon editions printed as scheduled.
Winston-Salem fire destroyed a large leaf warehouse of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Monday night. The company says its vast leaf stock and reserves will cover immediate needs and the loss is a very small share of its supply. The fire did not hit near any Reynolds manufacturing plants where 6,500 workers are employed.
The Republican National Committee will spend twelve days resolving delegate contests, with a possible shorter window. A meeting is set for Ohio June 6, with the first convention session on June 18 at the Coliseum. Victor Rosewater, acting chairman, issued the call and William Hayward arrived in Chicago to open headquarters at the Congress Hotel.
Five men were killed and several injured in an explosion at the Central Blast Furnace of the American Steel and Wire Company on Broadway near the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. The blast caused multiple casualties with four others seriously hurt.
Minneapolis Minn Special details of church organization occupy delegates at the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church today. A movement started by W J Davidson of Evanston Ill to abolish the office of secretary and duties of that official with some other.
The Virginia State claims ownership of Benson Lossing documents and autographs in a New York sale by Anderson Auction Co. Lawyers argue state possession cannot be sold without legislation, while bidders cite long possession as sufficient title. The dispute centers on rare items including Washington and Hamilton letters found amid a disorderly Ridge Library collection.
The Governor of Virginia heard news of an action to levy on documents made in the name of the Commonwealth. Officials moved to assert state authority over such filings and ensure state branding remains consistent with Virginia law.
Arthur Cashmore, twenty, testified how steel splinters blinded him while helping in Peerless Motor Car Co shop in Brooklyn. Justice Aspinall awarded $25,000. verdict denied on motion to set aside. Cashmore identified machine parts by touch with his guardian mother Mrs. Sarah H. Cashmore. Company plans appeal.
Pimlico race day produced multiple upsets with favorites failing to win. First Sight led at five furlongs for two year olds, Rosseaux narrowly defeated Queen Bee in a thrilling second race, My Fellow won the Brewers Selling Handicap, Day Bell captured the winner’s share in the steeplechase, and Lawsuit and Kind Sir added to the upset list.
Mrs. P G Stephens of Pontotoc Mississippi suffered back pain and downward dragging pains for two years. After trying many doctors and medicines she found relief with Cardul the woman’s tonic, taking seven small bottles and noting renewed strength. The ad urges others to try Cardul and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co. for guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.
A house cooking note describes oven baked apples prepared for luncheons, with firm apples baked until done then iced and served with cream. It also gives a biscuit glace served with strawberries, involving egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream frozen in a mold for several hours.
Families in large cities build miniature gardens in divided yard sections for each child. They tend beds all summer, prize the prettiest display in a fall show, and learn botany, ecology, and kindness to insects and butterflies while reading myths and fairy stories about flowers.
A famous hostess arranged Dres den china bird figures around her table as guests enjoyed dessert. Finger glasses carried a single bordered row of flowers with diverse varieties such as yellow jonguils, pink carnations, gardenias, violets, snowdrops and cyclamen. The note adds a trend toward arranging flowers singly along the edges of vases or bowls.
Fashion note predicts crochet blouses in gold or silver thread will dominate evening wear for the season. Embroidery on net and Limerick Tambour lace on black net are also highlighted. Guidance covers loose stitching, reel thread advantages, and a one piece blouse pattern with center front markings. Also includes a recipe line about iced baked apples.
The Charlottesville Progress notes Speaker Clark surges to the front as a delegate gatherer, rivaling Wilson and surpassing other contenders. The field may realign to block Clark on first ballot, while Reid worries over Clark’s rising influence and plans to shift support toward Underwood. Wilson managers refuse to join any restraining coalition.
Washington report notes N. E. Dearborn of the Agriculture Department endorses killing and eating English sparrows to curb their damage. The bulletin describes dressing and cooking methods and claims sparrows, though occasionally useful for insect control, cause more harm overall.
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