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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
2
Reading the fragment shows a community newspaper page with advertising rates, notices, and editorials. It references the BIRNAL publishing company and a discussable array of topics from political notices to reflections on local figures and enterprises. The text mentions rates for ads, signatures required for publication, and various community discussions.
The Southside Agricultural Association lists winners for first and second premiums in wine categories. Miss Mary Hudgins led with grape wine, followed by Mes. Pierce Fleet, and Clit Hudgins for cherry wine. Mr. Kk Burton and Mrs KR Burton received cordial awards.
A long list of participants showcases sewing, embroidery, knitting, and artwork led by Miss Lillie Jones and Mrs. M. De Miller. Entries include silk rugs, quilts, lace, drawn work, tatting, crocheted shawls, and various handicrafts by numerous local residents such as Miss Mary Hudgins, Susie Lilly, and Miss Florrie James, reflecting a vibrant community display.
The Jougnau contest starts today November 15 offering a handsome gold watch for the best and most newly correspondent. Votes will be published weekly until Washington's Birthday February 22. Readers are urged to vote early and often by sending coupons to the Voting Contest Editor.
In Portland Maine two Maine townships and two prominent families fight over 1200 coins buried in an old mill site on Leonard Hackett land. Heirs of Alexander Porter claim the treasure was buried by Porter fifty years ago, while Hackett and New Vineyard hold competing rights under town boundary and treasure laws.
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A Boston newspaper party covering Governor candidate John M Moran telephoned Cooley's Hotel in Springfield and, at 2 a m, entered with a colored stenographer asking for a room. The clerk quipped Moran was the lucky one to draw a room with both. The Negro reporter replied with dignity.
Fragmentary report indicates a fatal incident linked to dancing with later notes on a remedy and warnings about a yellow packaging product sold by E. Baker & Co Drege. The text is unclear and partially corrupted.
A decree divorcing Mrs. Hla M. Ludlow of Jersey City from George M. Ludlow of Manhattan was signed by Chancellor Wm. J. Magle. Mrs. Ludlow urged haste to remarry, recalling a hasty marriage in 1888 at age 16 and seven years of alleged hardship with weekly support.
Henry Bailey of Tug River West Virginia was killed when a tree he had marked to be cut down fell and struck him as a second tree caused the fall. His brother and a helper finished felling the tree shortly after.
Fifteen angry women with their husbands protested outside Fred R. Marvin's Sanilac County Farmer office in Sandusky Michigan with tar and feathers after Marvin published stories naming two women. The deputy sheriff dispersed the mob as Marvin and his wife sheltered inside.
The Legislative Investigating Committee led by Richard Byrd of Worcester begins Thursday in the city. Senator Aubrey E. Strode and Delegate Edwin P. Cox join, with early sessions expected to explore why the state might print its own textbooks. The panel plans a preliminary meeting and will seek input from the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
A Richmond Journal report outlines an investigation into how the Virginia School Board set textbook prices and deals with publishers. The inquiry will summon board members like Dr Southall and Governor Montague era officials to compare prices with general literature, examine state and county systems, and seek ways to reduce costs for students.
Superintendent Joseph D. Eyrestan of Probits Instruction has recovered from illness. After weeks at home due to grip and neuralgia he resumed office and reports restored health and readiness for duties. Richmon d Journal reports his return to morning office hours.
A curious scene unfolds as a stranger confronts a noblewoman outside a carriage. The man pleads for charity and questions propriety, while the lady's reaction and the stranger's boldness draw puzzled comments from bystanders.
An unclear OCR fragment advertises colored post cards and stamps or money in exchange. The text mentions “Sugded” and “Cialis” as seemingly misplaced terms, with no clear event or location.
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