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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1883
Page
8
A Defiance County Express item quotes a reflective passage on labor and perseverance. It recalls a boy’s thought that tasks are grievous, but grows to affirm toil’s rewards. The author notes work outlasts idle ease and that both rich and poor face burdens, echoing a merchant or clerk as the source of the enduring truth.
In Bottom Card a tale unfolds of a man named Rich Jim who refuses a donation for a poor woman and her child until Curly Jake and others persuade him. A rough camp gathers, then a child’s simple plea and a kiss thaw Rich Jim, revealing a gentler side as the wife Nellie embraces him and a communal toast follows.
An Detroit Free article recalls six people in a Wood ward avenue car who miss a five dollar gold piece. A man asks who lost money, prompting frantic pocket searches by four men and two fearful women. The coin is revealed as gold, not silver, and the six separate blame and anger linger after they alight, each suspecting the others of deceit.
The report details Brazil's money in circulation up to 1880: bank checks are rare, gold coins largely absent, silver scarce, and various coinages totaling millions of dollars. It explains the monetary unit and expresses concerns about depreciation, circulation media, and payment of public debt interest. Also notes Geneva harbor and Nihilist presence, and Cincinnati telephone reach.
A collage of 19th century kitchen guidance covers good soup flavor from herbs and pepper, cow feeding notes, lemon jelly for cakes and puddings, a white fruit cake with nuts and citron, and a delicate omelette recipe. It cites the Chicago Journal as source and mentions preparation steps and serving hints.
In 1881 a debate raged over sleet and wheat survival. Proponents argued sleet suffocates and kills wheat by encasing it in ice, while others blamed freezing out. Observations noted in basins where water pooled showed greener wheat, whereas solid ground with ice proved deadly to tops. The writer seeks confirmation or refutation of sleet as a primary killer, citing severe winter and heavy sleet conditions as context.
A sermon excerpt discusses memory aids and faithful listening. It urges writing notes after worship, discussing the message with family, and acting on the preacher’s words. It also presents a tale of the saint using clever tactics to overcome temptation and urges turning outward to aid others rather than dwelling on self.
An Eastern city pastor resigned to accept another call in the West. His parishioners protested, expressing deep attachment and appreciation for his labors, leaving him surprised and moved. The piece urges unity and thoughtfulness to prevent such losses, noting discouragement can drive ministers away when parishioners grow indifferent. Be United Presbyterian.
A block of dated moral prose urges forgetfulness as a sin and champions self examination as a safeguard. It questions aging coldness, advocates a bright sunlit life for children, and warns that gifts and money cannot buy God’s favor or heavenly peace. It condemns seeking spiritual gifts through wealth alone and calls for humility and purity.
In the alms-house at Woburn Massachusetts a woman who had refused food for twenty one days relented after being told her hair would be cut. She then agreed to eat and is now growing strong again.
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