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Newspaper
Middletown Weekly
Location
Middletown, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
A 48 foot high statue on a 24 foot pedestal in France was cast in reinforced concrete after donor difficulties. Weighing 80 tons, it imitates stone with four components the base core ribs and external shell and a lifting arm support. The work draws praise for its solidity and faux carved appearance.
Bishop William A. Quayle denounced empty handed idleness as the world’s scourge in a Meridian Street M. E. church lecture on The Tragedies of Rip Van Winkle. He called Rip Van Winkle the first American hobo and noted Joseph Jefferson's portrayal drew tears not from sympathy for the character but from the actor’s genius.
A fragment discusses gendered perception and marriage customs, mentioning a male bird symbolically as a suitor choosing multiple mates. It compares a “widow bird” to human social roles, noting black plumage, long tail and gray wing patches while hinting at expectations of female visitors in a distant land.
A proposed plan aims to improve air quality in London underground during peak hours by filtering station air and passing it over ozonizers. The resulting mixture would be fogged into the tunnel to reduce harmful fumes.
A fragment shows a discussion on economizing for trout and quail, noting a woman’s stance and a man’s view on decisions. The text advertises a weekly subscription for 25 cents for three months.
Kellogg Durland recalls the 1930s dispute over Spain's Alfonso princes. A hotel chatter and hotel guests questioned their intelligence while Durland affirmed the princes are bright and healthy, countering rumors of defect. The exchange is cited by the New York Post.
Former Representative Adam Bede jokes during a Grand Rapids speech about getting gallery cards for the house and senate from William Alden Smith. He offers to arrange access, prompting a quip about the speaker providing cards and spades if the speaker is absent.
Silk production is urged as a promising Filipino industry with samples sent to the United States and Europe showing strong demand. The gross income from a hectare of mulberry trees used for silk culture is estimated at 2300 to 3000 dollars annually.
A Jackson family breakfast scene shows Papa rushing through a prayer and Baby noting it was short. Mamma clarifies with a grave remark that it was a blessing, highlighting a humorous moment in daily life.
Marks says his wife manages well on alimony she receives from bridge games. The exchange clarifies they are not separated and highlights the alimony arrangement involving Mrs De Vargay.
A quote heavy piece recalls critics faulting women who try to play like men and seek a virile tone. It cites Teresina Tua as feminine in style, notes Maria Felicita Tua’s Paris prize and marriage, and recalls Saint-Saens on Augusta Holmes.
A Washington Post warning details cyanide of potassium as one of the most lethal poisons used rarely by doctors. It notes tiny doses can treat spasms but larger amounts kill. it also recounts a fatal inhalation incident in Ton New York when pharmacist Dr Bailey died after fumes filled his store.
Dr William Wilberforce Newton recalls a bishop who breathes like organ pipes during sermons and a restless girl in Old Trinity church. The child tells her mother the preacher will not stop, joking that the bishop has blown himself up again.
Mrs. Marina Parker shows a plain gold ring worn on the right hand as a "divorce ring" to signal her status and avoid embarrassing questions. She notes the ring is economical since an old wedding band can be cut down to fit the little finger.
A Bloomfield New Jersey chicken acted oddly and was killed by its owner who found two gold nuggets in its crop. The owner now urges the flock to search for more nuggets, likening the tale to prior sensational finds in meat and seafood.
A quip from Youth's Companion features Meandering Mike sighing over fast moving roads and science. He imagines a grip to steady travelers as the earth spins, and notes they have not fallen yet while the land slides toward the desired destination.
A man reports receiving a note from a philanthropist directing him to obtain a meal for a poor, starving person. The bill comes to Bung's tally of twenty cents for four beers and two cigars, with items listed by Bung.
A satire ridicules the idea of a war between the United States and Great Britain over who should host the next peace congress. The piece mocks the notion as absurd before hinting at diplomatic irony.
A theatrical quip contrasts a true woman's warm love with a fiery temper. The back and forth features playful banter as characters tease each other about passion and temperament. Variety Life frames the exchange as a domestic comic.
A London Opinion joke shows a hostess asking Mr. Jones how he finds the meat and Jones replying that he finds it only by the greatest perseverance.
A witty exchange notes one consolation in costly times. The speaker jokes that the only relief is not paying the tax imposed on one’s time and patience.
Conflicting statements emerge about a firm's outlook as one side predicts collapse while another voices optimism after examining the business facts. The dispute centers on the company's financial health and future trajectory.
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