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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1883
Page
7
A concise lyric compares the girl of the long ago with the girl of today. The speaker proclaims devotion, noting others praise maidens buried in time while declaring the present beloved as the one who defines his fate. The verse emphasizes enduring affection through direct references to the present lover.
John, a dandy farmer, woos Mary with a new suit and ring but is scorned for vanity. Mary rejects his flashy image, choosing a steadier suitor. After a prideful breakup, she retrieves his gifts and accepts a different John, ending with an engagement and mutual happiness.
An Arkansas minister seeks directions to Harvey's Point but meets a wary farmer at a rude house. The farmer courts his wife, deflects the query, and explains he must win her favor before discussing church matters. The exchange ends as the man vows to finish his domestic maneuver before talking shop.
A former city official entertained several city government members at his home on a Saturday night. After supper, a draw game of poker followed with high stakes and wagers. As midnight neared, players fled as a woman in night attire with a horse whip joined the scene. The money vanished and charity is believed to have received the final proceeds.
In Pau France the Irish gentry settle into the region combining hunting with economic ties. The sport here is not as strong as in parts of Ireland but offers steadier pleasures and less personal risk, shaping local social life.
A claim from Victoria reports a symmetrical specimen of Eucalyptus amygdalina reaching 430 feet, the tallest European-like tree in the region, provoking awe among naturalists. The report notes the tree as a monumental feature in the Australian woods, rivaling notable giants elsewhere.
A compendium of farm and household hints from various newspapers. Flavors for custards include fruit jellies and quince, while kerosene must be mixed cautiously with castor oil for lubrication. Buckwheat as a worm deterrent, burdock removal with kerosene, brass kettle cleaning, the value of wheat bran as manure, proper milk handling, and advice on thinning corn bread batter are discussed with practical notes.
A Western Rural article argues against feeding pigs fat to achieve growth. It stresses proper nutrition with milk, cooked corn meal, oats, and pea blends to build bone and muscle. Emphasizes liquid feeds, frequent meals after weaning, and value of grass and exercise for healthy development.
Dr Horace R Hamilton argues cyclones arise from sunspot activity and atmospheric heat imbalances rather than the wind itself, linking weather to distant organ derangements. He recounts personal illness, credits Warner's Safe Cure for recovery, and urges kidney and liver health as key to preventing modern ailments.
An advertisement touts Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer as a water-clear vegetable formula that frees dandruff, restores gray hair to its natural color, and promotes new growth without the harmful effects of sulfurs or lead salts. It claims quick color restoration to a glossy brown and warns druggists to stock the product.
An excerpt touts Jerce’s Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for functional irregularities, claiming thousands of testimonials and urging purchase from druggists.
Comic quip contrasts dull razor with a dull boy, ending with a pun about getting strapped. The ad pitches Rough on Rats as a pesticide product clearing rats mice roaches and bed bugs, noting lic. status.
A reader testifies that Hunt's Remedy cured long standing kidney and urinary issues after taking two bottles. The writer notes immediate improvement after the first dose and describes feeling like a new person, offering sincere thanks for the benefits received.
A Methodist clergyman endorses hop bitters claiming they help the weakest invalid and old rheumatic or kidney trouble sufferers. He states his wife and daughter were made healthy by their use and recommends them to others.
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