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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1878
Page
4
Local Defiance newspaper notes editor Frank C Culley and the Defiance Ohio publication history. Mentions Defiance County Express and editorial leadership, reflecting early 20th century press culture in Defiance Ohio.
A poetic reminiscence of budding romance as young lovers move through idyllic landscapes. The speaker notes eyes turned away, secret affection, and a shared joy that transcends worldly trouble. The verse evokes distant realms, pine woods, moonlit winds, and the enduring bond of two beloved souls.
A bank clerk recounts a seaside holiday at Rippling Beach where he befriends Mrs. Bland, aids her with a bill, and learns of a coach arrival revealing George Harland, the assistant teller, as a thief. Mrs. Bland hides her own guilt and the twist ends with her exposing Harland and thwarting a larger theft.
A 600 strong Mormon group arrived aboard the Wyoming and rested at Castle Garden. They traded bread, sausage, and beer with other emigrants as a mixed crowd listened to elders and discussed Utah settlement prospects.
Hong Kong Daily Press notes a striking shift as the Chinese minister allows his wife to attend London events. It contrasts with traditional seclusion of women in high Chinese society where women are viewed as inferior, seldom educated, and expected to bear sons, reflecting deep social constraints.
A Boston man discovers an ancient Roll of the Law bought for a low price at a second hand shop. A JerusalemRabbi proclaims the relic to be about 2,500 years old and the oldest of its kind known to exist.
AdvertisesDr Bull s Cough Syrup as a cure for severe coughs. Priced at 25 cents per bottle or five bottles for a dollar. Widely sold in reputable drug stores across the United States.
A Washington Post item reports Polydore, a roaming purveyor of letters, clashed with Pfefferkorn over Lillie Pfefferkorn. After threats and beatings, the Police Court offered Polydore protection only if he stopped pursuing the heiress and left her with her protector, effectively dismissing the case.
A San Francisco Chronicle correspondent filing from Apia Samoa on July 17 describes unprecedented natural upheavals across Southern Polynesia. Fires of vast scale inside the earth form new islands or erase others as seas churn and pumice blankets coasts near Vaitupu Tanna Island Blanche Bay New Britain and Vavau grow progressively while Cape Sapphire observes Island growth since 1854.
Paris correspondent notes widespread use of school savings banks in France and penny deposits in Ghent Nantes and Lyons. Depositors as young as children gain bank books and pride while deposits yield about four to five percent. State backed and managed by elected depositors, the system aims to broaden financial inclusion and could extend via post offices.
The Iowa State Register warns that cheap or chemical vinegar harms families and urges using pure, apple based methods. It advises making vinegar from apples or fermented cider, storing in proper vessels, and emphasizes frugality and health in home life.
Lexington Transcript recounts the life of Mrs. Clay wife of Henry Clay at Ashland. She managed crops livestock and household duties while overseeing five sons and servants. She sent produce to market and kept Mr Clay informed, even presiding before duels and avoiding fashionable society.
A scattered page offers kitchen tips and farming notes. It includes recipes for beef loaf grape jelly and chowder, plus guidance on preserving eggs and protecting livestock, with practical tips on odors and shelter construction.
The article advises painting building exteriors in autumn or winter for longer-lasting results. It explains slow drying creates a glazed surface that resist weather, while very hot weather dries oil quickly and weakens the finish unless pretreated with raw oil. Cold painting avoids dust and fly interference, but requires rapid drying to prevent dust accumulation on varnish and surfaces.
The article argues for better seed and soil prep to raise wheat yields from about forty to sixty bushels per acre, with improvements possible by selecting top ears and using best cultivation methods. It cites a farmer achieving sixty bushels and notes the need to avoid neglecting seed improvement. It also briefly mentions luminescent fireflies in Mexico and South America.
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