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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1880
Page
5
A speaker recalls laughing with a thrush in the woods and hearing the bird speak of a croak if flow falters, its song lingering like a bell in the heart. The piece wanders through themes of light, pleasures, life, and love vs duty, ending with a fragment from the Chicago Tribune.
Ruth weighs reform for the Dunning brood and two river boys blamed for thefts. Hiram recalls Old Dunning’s pirate past and the family’s defiant, clan-like grip on Johnnycake Hill. Captain Rushmore refuses to mentor thieves, while Ruth ponders early intervention and a chance at transformation.
Ruth presses for a fair trial for the two Dunning brothers as Captain Rushmore signs for them. The Captain, once hesitant, agrees after Miss Dysart's backing, warning sternly that any trick will be punished. The boys, seen by townsfolk as trouble, begin to show improved behavior aboard the boat, earning respect from crew and officers alike.
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a widow and her sixteen year old son at a circus gate. After being refused entry for payment, the mother devised a stunt with the boy crawling under the canvas and emerging as if rolled into a ball. The boy, relieved, says he prefers lemonade to his mother's risky ploy.
A health note cites a link between dental decay and ear problems, noting that bad teeth can cause tinnitus and deafness, with Dr. Samuel Sexton attributing a third of ear issues to dental conditions in a study of fifteen hundred cases. The piece warns against mercury amalgam and vulcanite plates and urges dental care for children.
The piece depicts cats causing nightly disturbances prompting frightening backfire from citizens. It cites Justice Semler and Morrison, arguing gunfire to stop the feline chorus. warns against harming people, especially young women, while condemning missed shots.
A romance in Chicago ends in tragedy when a fiancé contracts smallpox and loses his sight. His devoted partner nurses him through illness, while medical fear and public health concerns surface amid a devoted, perilous friendship. The piece blends a cautionary tone with personal devotion and domestic advice.
A garbled line references vernal beauty and solitary devotion, mentioning a star and solace amid beauty. The fragment appears to be poetry or literary prose with unclear context and missing surrounding details.
New England Farmer offers practical instructions for whitewashing cellars outbuildings and ceilings. It covers lime and zinc wash recipes, color additives like ochre lamp black and umber, and steps to ensure uniform color and disinfection. It also notes using prepared kaisemine or glue-based whitewash if available.
A Sydney Exhibition display features a one story house entirely built and furnished from paper. The skeleton is wood. exterior carton piers. interior walls and ceilings molded in paper. all furniture including chandeliers and a stove are papier mache. Bedding and garments shown are also made of paper with plans for banquets using paper glassware.
Poetic meditation on loss and faith. The speaker recalls bereavement as a garment torn by sorrow, the Master taking his treasure, while Heaven’s added beauties radiate beyond earthly pain. The faithful press on with yearnings, believing Heaven’s glory makes the path eas ier and lovelier. Carrie A. Spalding via the New York Observer.
The notes list dates tied to gospel events: May 0 Gethsemane Matt 26 39 3, June 6 The Crucifixion Matt 27 35, June 13 After the Resurrection Matt 23 8 2, and June 27 Lesson selected by the School.
The writer extols gratitude for health and relief from pain, contrasting a reflective mind with ignorance. He urges daily thanks, recalls convalescence as rebirth, and cites Socrates to ponder pleasure and pain. He ends urging praise and faithful labor as a response.
An Omaha ad promotes Warner's Safe Remedies claiming health wealth and happiness. It touts Pimptes and Hemons with VecrTive as a great skin remedy that cleanses blood to remove humors. The Frazer Axle Grease trademark appears on every pocket, urging purchase only of the genuine product.
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