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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1878

Page

5

Across the Bridge A Woman's Courage and Love

Miss Hren, a city heiress, falls for Vertner Fales, a farm laborer. After pride and danger unite, he saves her on a railroad bridge during a storm, revealing his worth. They marry. she remains by his side as he rises to state office.

Atheline Herne Alderville Atheline Miss Herne Merrimac Mrs. Marshall Herne Mr. Marshall Vert Vertier Fales Morgan Nellie the Willows Vert Fales Altho Vertner Fales Vertner Juan Marshall Juan Fales H—— University Sarena Ces Foo Mr. Fales Siie Parmene Stewart Philadelphia Alletin New York Morrissey Faro Oliver Don Cameron California Boston North East New York Times Dallas Herald Texas Worcester Georgia Orpheus Oil City James Fisk Auburn Edison Hartford Courant Columbus Albany San Francisco Bates Detroit Free Press Virginia Rome Sentinel Hawk-Eye Deadwood United States London Times America

World Distances Table Adds To Travel Page

A world distances table is appended, noting the direct line around the globe and many possible detours. The piece discusses traveler resources such as time money patience and endurance to explore varied routes.

London World

Port learn shows cyclone devastation across Pomutu islands

The sloop Elgin brought news of a massive cyclone hitting Pomutu islands. The Legend's report cites heavy loss of life and property, with $120,000 in Tunhora and extensive damage on Kaukura where only one of 117 refugees survived after a tidal surge.

Elgin Pomutu Legend Tunhora Anna Faaite Manibi Arutua Niau Apataki Rairoa Kaukura

Cyclone and tidal wave devastate Pomotu islands report

The narrative describes a severe cyclone and accompanying tidal waves impacting Anaa Hitiaa Moturaa and other Pomotu islands. It notes rescues from cocoanut trees, French and local residents affected, and outlines island geography and livelihoods, with warnings of future losses.

Anna Anaa Hitiaa Tahiti Papotoel Morea Fiji Ale Moturaa Kaukuro M. Aumeran Pomotu Messenger

Dangers of Russia's War Camp and the Branded Hand

The piece warns that Russia faces a hotter threat from war conditions in Roumelia and the Danube plain, risking ghizell fever and a scorched campaign, citing 60,000 Russian deaths in 1829. It also notes Jonathan Walker, known as the branded hand anti slavery lecturer, died in Lake Harbor Michigan, born 1799, marked as a slave stealer branded in the right hand.

Jonathan Walker Black Lake Capt Walker Whittier Harwich Cape Cod Mexico Benjamin Landy Pensacola Fla British West Indies Florida Michiga Muskegonunty Russia Sete Roumelia Lower Danube Frank Merry St. Petersburg Constantinople Cor N. Y. Times Lake Harbor Mich

Mirror of the Soul and Violence in Evening Notes

An Evening News piece satirically questions violent counsels by referencing breaking a jawbone and fingers of Jefferson Davis. Dr. Holland quips that making the face the mirror of the soul would yield many dreadful counts and frighten horses.

Oe Evening News Jefferson Davis South Dr. Holland

A Pen Picture of a Dying Student and a Miracle Medicine

A sympathetic portrait of a young pupil fading from consumption and the family doctor’s claimed cure with Dr. e’s Golden Medical Discovery. The narrative urges hope through this medicine as the girl’s health seemingly returns and life brightens with sunlight and renewed vigor.

Dr.e Ers

Feeding cattle with green roots and crop rotation ideas

A Rural Home article by W. H. W. argues cattle benefit from green feed and roots such as mangels, carrots, parsnips, sugar beets, and ruta bagas. It covers yields per acre, soil impact, and best practices including soil preparation, spacing, and weed control to maximize root production and sustain stock during winter.

W.H. W

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