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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1886
Page
4
Lady Gladys recalls a violent confrontation with Di Luga after a struggle near a serpentine walk. Sir Charles survives a back wound thanks to Ponto the dog, while Di Luga lies dead. Lady Gladys recovers in bed as the inquest nears.
Lady Gladys Halcombe and Sir Charles Charlesworth arrive at Deepdene in a bustling village celebration. Ponto the dog leads the way with wedding ribbons as the couple tour the grounds and take a private walk toward the laurel pavilion.
Three weeks after Di Luga’s botched murder attempt on Sir Charles Halcombe, the baronet recovers as a gay gathering at Deepdene Manor celebrates a second wedding-day mood. Lady Gladys, bridesmaids, and Ponto mingle with congratulating county families. They soon depart to Halcombe Hall for rest and recovery before continent travel.
A jumble of notes details small iron safes with electric secret charges to deter burglars, wolves avoiding telegraph lines in Norway, roped barriers keeping animals away, feather prodigy in textiles, and Schwarzbach’s claim that color blindness is rare among various peoples. Beaver Falls uses gas flame to clear snow, quinine from bark is linked to rising tree harvest, and Marenpin’s flour experiment contrasts white versus whole grain flour on survival.
The Chicago Herald argues overhead lamps waste light due to height and atmospheric interference. It notes that only open squares with lamps about thirty feet high and closely spaced provide effective illumination, while mast and tower setups fail.
A Chicago Herald snipet recounts bus conductors debating street names led to a plan to standardize Goethe Street. An Alderman and conductor spar over the correct naming, with riders affected by misdirections and protests prompting management to consider action.
The article describes coa powder, a brown explosive adopted by the Krupp factory. It is claimed to yield greater projectile velocity under equal pressure, produce lighter smoke, and require about one seventh less material than ordinary powder. It is said to burn steadily at start and then accelerate rapidly, delivering tremendous impulse. Preparation methods and costs are not disclosed.
Reports say pianist Hanns von Bulow refused to take the stage during a concert tour after spotting plain women near the platform. He allegedly declared he would not play until those ugly women were removed, causing a disruption as the Belens prepared to perform a later symphony.
The Senate approved a bill raising pensions for widows and dependents to 124 dollars monthly after a brief session. Lawmakers debated removal powers, Treasury measures, and rules with several senators voicing opposition or support as the House pursued other bills and resolutions.
A fragment discusses George Washington's early Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. It highlights respect for those present, yielding to those of higher status, avoiding public disputes with superiors, accepting admonitions, thinking before speaking, refraining from gossip, and keeping conscience alive. The note cites Horace Scudder in St Nicholas as the source.
German scientist Prof. Hoderkiss set up plates in soil with distant zinc plates and wires, forming a battery through the earth to study electric effects on root growth. Portsmouth tests explore creosote as a steam generator in ships, with injector force delivering vapor to the furnace.
Enduring rheumatic pains find relief through Athlophoros as Mrs Heath of 79 Ferry Street and banker Baldridge recall rapid improvement after use. The Rev Redwall recounts childhood tobacco tales around Dan’s cabin amid rural scenes of color and memory, ending with a humorous cautionary note.
A cautionary note urges early care for minor ailments to prevent serious illness. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a vegetable tonic to revive energy, strengthen digestion, and restore vitality when languor and debility threaten health.
A brief instruction urging meticulous records of expenditures and immediate action to curb overspending. It counsels not delaying to next week or month, and notes weariness grows around the middle of the year while early months are likely well kept. It frames prudent budgeting as essential from the outset.
A murky mix of medicinal patent medicine claims and dubious remedies dominates the page. It touts Dr. Pierces Purgative Pellets and Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic aimed at headaches, piles, malarial symptoms, and general debility, alongside other preparations by Hazzard Co and Vauxer. The text includes exaggerated health promises and pricing hints, typical of late 19th or early 20th century ad copy.
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