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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1883
Page
1
Poem by Josephine Pollard from N ledger reflects on how the voices of the dead admonish the living. It contrasts quiet guidance with worldly distraction, praising memory and celestial calm while condemning heedless haste and squandered opportunities.
The tale of Colvin and the Boorns shows how false confessions can mislead justice. Vermont neighbors urged confession as evidence while a missing Colvin later turned up alive in New Jersey, sparing Jesse and Stephen Boorn.
Early discussion on how courts treat confessions, noting the dangers of coercion and the Boorns case. It cites cases from London and New York, explains motives behind false confessions, and warns officers to avoid assuming guilt from a confession. Also reflects on human frailty and kindness, urging justice over cruelty.
Long reflection urging a young man to cultivate generosity and charity toward others. It warns that cynicism and gossip reveal a mean nature, while true self worth comes from acts of kindness, respect for neighbors, and honest self-scrutiny.
A New York Tribune account describes William Blake, Superintendent of Outdoor Poor, mediating weekly alimony for separated couples. A wealthy husband pays into a box. the wife receives her allowance and the pair may reconcile, with Blake guiding negotiations and sometimes arranging meetings at his home.
Advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure to restore smell and hearing. Priced at 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists.
The article argues that shipping beef in quarters to distant markets could cut losses from shrinkage and disease, boosting farmer profits when supply is short. It asserts that beef shipment would require broad participation, not a few shippers, with Dimamina and supply regulating prices as buyers and packers seek profits.
The Forsyth Post from Toledo Ohio has been designated the Banner Post of the Department, signaling its elevated status within the organization. This change reflects recognition of its leadership, community service, and active membership.
A St James Gazette summary presents 1840 to 1880 gains in engines iron coal cotton wool linen and manufacturing values. It notes population up 33 percent wealth up sharply and debt down from £788m to £769m as housing doubles, with 2.22 million new houses worth £1.37 billion.
The Ohio Legislature should finish the liquor question now and not present unfinished business to voters. The Republican lawmakers are urged to settle the issue in a decisive move.
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