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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
7
Johan Larsen, a 36 year old landlord and business leader, fears gossip from a marriage proposal so he hires a widow, Mrs. Jensen, to craft a worthy ad. Her candid questions reveal his need for a refined, young wife and uncover his awkwardness about public notice and age.
A shy bachelor seeks a wife by advertising and asks a widow for help. The widow, admired by him, sings to move his heart and hints she could be the musical wife he desires. In the end he asks her, stirred by her approach and feelings.
A Manila Times report recounts a Chinese trader who turned twelve pesos into 4675 pesos selling contraband opium found in a five gallon can. Customs officials trace the drug to a Hong Kong shipment dumped at sea, with the odor leading to a village and a sprawling investigation.
In Richmond Virginia the 1906 legislative session elected Supreme Court judges and assigned terms. Harrison will serve twelve years ending February 1 1919 Keith ten years ending February 1 1917 Buchanan eight years ending February 1 1909 Whittles six years ending February 1 1913 Corwell to twelve year term beginning February 1907 and later extended to a full twelve year term ending December 31 1919. The schedule aims to prevent a single legislature from choosing all judges.
An advertisement promotes Murine eye remedies including Murine eye salve in aseptic tubes and Murine Liquid. The copy emphasizes comfort for red watery eyes with no smarting. A new 2e size is highlighted for both products.
W. IL. Jackson of Parkersburg West Virginia relates that twenty years ago kidney disease and back pain left him bedridden with frequent urination and poor prospects. After doctors failed, Dean's Kidney Pills were taken and eight years of kidney trouble have since vanished. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Immigrant couple the Geisslers were detained by an amimspector of the Department of Commerce and Labor aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grose after the German Consulate requested their hold. Alfred Naumann, Geissler’s brother in law, said the case seemed like “too much father-in-law.” The pair, married four years, faced opposition from Mrs Geissler’s Saxony banker father Otto Do maar who reportedly aimed to bring them home due to a supposed family crisis. They were taken to Elite Island while authorities navigate legal custody and marital rights concerns.
A female stock owner asked a broker to sell her bank shares at 250 if no higher price appeared. The stock had trading elsewhere and 250 was the record high, but by the end of the day demand rose and the price fell to 200. The broker then notified his client of the move.
A quirky collection shows women in market trickery and emotional trading. It contrasts a broker insisting on stock delivery with a customer buying high and selling low, then notes a gendered view of women as emotional investors and the patience required by brokers.
Los Angeles Cal reports Addison Jiartle, a young amateur aviator, died when his experimental aircraft overturned at Dominguez Field. The crash sent the plane tumbling seventy five feet.
The Virginian Pilot argues against a high tariff barrier between Virginia and neighboring states and for free commerce with Canada, noting no constitutional prohibition and stressing revenue only as a justification for protection. The Alexandria Gazette jokes that once a chewing gum trust forms, people will discuss the issue widely.
Household guidance outlines lobster preparations for a meal with Lobster cocktail Fried lobster with Hollandaise and Tartare sauces and creamed lobster on toast. It includes making a cocktail sauce with Worcestershire, ketchup, lemon, cayenne and horseradish, plus variations Chill or Oscar sauces. The guide also mentions using leftover biscuits to make dumplings in gravy.
China buttons appear among trimmings and lace turns create a surge of stylish attire. Many gowns feature flowered trim and color accents with artificial blossoms. Violet mousseline over lavender chiffon proves chic.
Describes Napoleonic styling in spring coats with high collars large buttons biscuit colored cloth and satin trim. Notes extravagant millinery with feathers flowers and very eccentric hat shapes worn at extreme angles obscuring features.
A recipe instruction describes using one cupful of ham and three eggs with white sauce mixed, buttered cups filled, baked in a water bath for half an hour, then turned onto a platter and served with parsley.
Take two cupfuls of cold roast veal cut into small pieces and one third as much deviled ham. Place in two saucepan with a minced onion slice and half a pint of stock. Simmer and stir often until smooth.
Cocoa shells provide a delicate mild flavor for milk infusions and desserts. Use two beaten tablespoons per pint of milk simmer then strain to remove shells and sediment. Serve hot or cold with cream and fruit. extra boiling boosts flavor but risks bitterness. cool and flavor with almond extract for burnt almond notes.
Instructions describe making a tender apple filling with two cups of apples and sugar plus spices, then mixing with egg yolks and cream. The batter is baked in a deep pie plate without a top crust and finished with a meringue made from egg whites.
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