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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
3
John Douglass seeks shelter from a northeast storm at a secluded coastal home. There he meets Thelma Towne, daughter of Cyrus Towne, and learns the truth about the past. After four weeks the pair confess love amid a tempest, as they slip out into the night toward an uncertain future.
Cureton Nurseries lists cabbage plants at 1 004 per dollar, strawberry plants at 2 dollars, appletrees from 5 to 10 dollars per 100, peach trees 8 to 10 dollars per 100. Standard varieties offered. wholesale pricing by quantity. no seed or other diseases noted.
Roanoke Virginia special report: Jasper Jack Allen brother of Floyd and Shinn Allen is fined 30 dollars and appeals after being charged with carrying a concealed weapon. A jail search revealed a Smith & Wesson pistol in his coat. he claimed special constable status in Carroll County and said he carried the weapon for protection.
In the United States District Court in Atlanta Judge Lacombe granted a preliminary injunction against American Druggists Syndicate and thirteen retailers over use of Extract Coca and Kola. The Coca Cola Company asserts trademark rights and unfair competition using Coca Cola or Coca and Kola in soft drinks. The decision upholds Coca Cola’s trademark and restricts use of similar terms by the defendants.
New York Special Joseph Weberall, charged with grand larceny under three indictments tied to Austrian Consulate activity, was arrested after a four month search. Bail set at 10000, with expected additional indictments for thefts from poor Austrian peasants.
Roanoke Virginia captain Crute reports long back pain and swelling relief after using Doans Kidney Pills He says a gravel stone the size of a bean passed and attacks ceased He urges others to ask for Doans Kidney Pills at 50 cents and recalls Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as maker
The girl named Louisa Salsisman said she had not decided to testify for the State until yesterday and denied assurances linking her testimony to her husband’s case. She testified about relationships with Rose and Webber and that she lived with her mother when Rosenthal was killed. William Railly’s testimony triggered new courtroom entrances as the four defendants, plus paperwork on a Seventh Avenue apartment, appeared. Max Margelles, a freelance reporter, described police raids on Rosenthal’s gambling establishment and Becker’s involvement.
Richmond VA Special reports the Tobacco Products Corporation of Virginia chartered to compete with American Tobacco. Capital set at 50 million dollars with New York promoters led by Henry C. Frick ally and George J. Whelin of United Cigar Stores linked to the venture. Local incorporators include Joseph C. Taylor and J Randolph Tucker.
Monroe Drug Co advertises Putnam Faceless Dyes promising brighter faster color than any water dye. Dye bleach and mix colors on all fibers without ripping. Includes offer for a booklet from Quincy Illinois.
The Tobacco Products Corporation is formed with a $30 million capital to build a large cigarette business independent of existing firms. Founders include Daniel G. Reid and Henry C. Frick, aiming to supply retailers with consumer preferred brands and maintain retailer input while U C Stores remains uninvolved in operations.
Doctors Murphy Devan and Terrell announced Colonel Roosevelt could not leave Mercy Hospital for Oyster Bay before Monday. They reported his condition progressing favorably with no indication of complications that might slow recovery. Physicians arrived at Mercy Hospital at 5235 and stayed about twenty minutes.
Police arrest Harvey Temple and Wesley Holes in the Reeves assault investigation. Temple is charged with waylaying and robbing Louise Reeves near the Southern Stock Yards at Boulevard and Broad Street. Holes faces complicity charges and is jailed in Henrico. A third suspect remains at large as investigators seek more leads.
Mrs Margaret M. Ross from Aberdeen denounces Robert T. Tippee as Bull Moose gubernatorial hopeful. She cites alleged past abuses, including a harsh marriage and divorce, debt on furniture, and a Seattle sheriff named Hodge, arguing working-class voters will reject him and boost Hodges.
The piece argues that taste and planning matter more than money in dressing well. It advises women to audit last season's clothes, list needed items, set a budget, and buy only essentials, avoiding impulse purchases and overbuying, especially for business attire.
Advice for home dressmakers on tussore and pongee outfits with simple straight chemise styles. Notes on sailor collars elbow sleeves contrast trims in satin and tussore, embroidery designs of cherries or flowers, and large white or rose satin rosettes for hats.
The dressmakers push a sensational departure with color coats and black or navy skirts. Coats use a soft crepe de chine like brocade described as self-brocaded crepe de chine. A cerise brocade coat might pair with black velvet or meteor crepe de chine skirts. A dark green or purple coat would unite with black velvet skirts for a complete frock.
Household guidance covers grease in sinks, cleaning with washing soda and boiling water, removing water marks, stain treatment with ammonia and turpentine, folding clothes, and woolen blanket care. It advises washing woolens on bright days, drying quickly, and avoiding rubbing.
A mixed set of kitchen directions describes chilling a frozen dessert with almonds and sherry, then a scrambled eggs with tomatoes method. The text includes steps to blend cream, heat, and freeze, followed by a tomato dish with butter salt pepper and eggs.
Beat yolks of three eggs till thick and lemon colored then blend in one cup sugar. Add hot water, sifted flour mixture with baking powder and salt. Beat egg whites till stiff fold in vinegar then bake 35 minutes in moderate oven in a buttered and floured pan.
Add to one pint of minced meat a quarter pint of bread crumbs. Season with half a teaspoon wilt and a dash of pepper. Mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into portions and spread in small saucers. Place a piece of butter half the size of a nutmeg in each. Break an egg on top of each and bake in a hot oven. Dust lightly with finely rolled crackers when they begin to cook. Serve hot.
A traditional lettuce cream is prepared by infusing a head of lettuce in boiling water for thirty minutes, straining, and blending the juice with a paste. Melt wax almond oil and mac ret in a double boiler, then add lettuce juice slowly until the mixture is smooth and cold.
Kansas City special report details the largest stenographic record ever taken for a federal suit. The 17.5 million word report comprises 50 000 pages of 350 words each by official court reporter Harry A. Jetmore. It covers testimony in the Guardian Trust Co. versus Kansas City Southern Railway and affiliates.
Dr. W. Al. Tunstall, a leading Nelson physician, was thrown from his horse this morning and seriously injured. He reportedly suffered a brain concussion, but details are scarce as the telephone operator at his office refuses to answer while in earshot of the injured doctor.
An advertisement claims Strong Eyes Lotion can cure weak inflamed eyes in one day without pain. It touts soothing cooling and stimulat ing action, guarantees results or refunds, and lists price and ordering terms from Leonard & Co in Tampi Fra.
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