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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
3
The piece extols arbitration as a noble, ancient remedy for international disputes and warns that war wastes wealth and endangers liberty. It argues governments should follow moral codes like individuals, to avoid costly conflict and preserve justice through cross borders arbitration.
New York truckmen routinely use electric car tracks to push their heavy loads uphill on Amsterdam Avenue and West 109th Street. Conductors complain that police rarely enforce a two block limit, while drivers and bystanders defend the practice as public sympathy grows for faster transit.
A lank countryman pesters a well dressed passenger in a commuter train car with questions about speed crops trusts politics and the Spanish American War. He finally asks how the other man lost a leg. The newspaper note credits the tale to Woman's Home Companion.
Ellen Omomonde offers guidance on smart shopping avoiding waste on collars bows and accessories. Emphasizes matching outfits using coordinated fabrics and versatile pieces plus ways to repurpose shawls veils and veils into wraps for multiple occasions.
A Civil War forage detail encounters a hospitable plantation dinner near Raleigh in 1865. The group, led by a sergeant and 13 men, finds a farmhouse ready to feed 18 expected Yankees, while two chairs sit empty for the missing men. The incident ends with quiet curiosity about the unseen rider who ordered the meal.
A mother scolds children for noise while Elsie is accused of cheating in a playful exchange. Dick defends Elsie by saying she tempted him with the apple in a mischievous Adam and Eve joke. The fragments reflect serialized comic humor from Cincinnati or New World papers.
The Dalton mill restricts public entry to the government money paper plant. A heavy penalty is imposed for possessing any paper intended as money and strict accounting must be kept for all paper produced to the last scrap. Public admission would complicate this accounting.
A London Telegraph remark by Sir Edward Arnold highlights perceived racial differences between Japanese and Chinese and Tartars, asserting more Malay, Kanaka, and Polynesian blood in Marquis Ito than in Genghis or Kubla Khan.
A brief note in the Philadelphia Ledger indicates Polkley has obtained work. Two speakers discuss the claim, with one noting another source mentioned the fact and the other denying any special arrangement beyond employment.
A Pittsburg Gazette item recalls a private citizen and a detective bantering about which burglar triggered the clock strike at one. The exchange blends humor with a crime scene image as three burglars are mentioned.
Mrs Newl wed's father asks about a visit from her husband who hopes to borrow a couple hundred dollars. He is described as eager to escape debt.
In a humorous exchange two ladies debate how a husband should refer to his spouse. One insists on formal terms like Mrs. Smith, while another favors the intimate phrase his wife. The dialogue reveals tensions over class, ownership, and proper address in marriage as onlookers note John Frithington's uneasy mood.
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger depicts a dialogue where one asks about a letter, the other says they never received it. The responder explains the note’s peculiar handwriting made most of it illegible, delaying any reply.
A Philadelphia Press quip shows a court reporter and a questioner joking about the term expert testimony and the idea that conflicting equals expert, reflecting courtroom chatter and linguistic play.
The term Japan derives from the Portuguese rendering of nihon, the Japanese words meaning the land of the rising sun. The note clarifies how native pronunciation becomes an external label used in world languages.
The article surveys Paris fashion trends reviving historical silhouettes with Louis XVI touches and Pompadour influences. It notes revival of wreath Banksia roses in millinery, corsage waistlines, brocade gowns, and taffeta trims. Fabrics include crepe de chine chiffon voiles and hopsacks, with practical walking sacks and tweeds popular for early spring. Annette Givry.
A brief Philadelphia Bulletin quip humorously notes that the cold described is fit for a polar bear, highlighting the playful use of weather exaggeration.
The Nashville Banner notes the Confederacy awarded many high ranks and a lavish pay scale. It contrasts Confederate lieutenant generals with U S army ranks, recounts key figures such as Grant and Sherman, and lists monthly salaries from general to private, highlighting that pay did not reflect their sacrifices.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and Rep. W A Jones of Virginia met with Rep Jenkins of Wisconsin after a request to join the judiciary committee room. Jenkins recalled a Civil War moment where a shot missed its mark, and both praised a poor marksman before recounting Brandy Station and the ensuing cordial exchange.
A Cincinnati boarding house keeper proposed to add war time credit by letting soldiers skip bills until they return, but the plan was declined. The excerpt blends humorous generated lines from American Tribune and Puck with mock dialogues by characters Farmer Bentover and Hornbeak highlighting wartime talk and frontier wisdom.
A Cincinnati Enquirer verse hints at a long sought invention to make cloth for overcoats fade uniformly across the fabric. The riddle suggests a creator may soon enjoy rewards and a comfortable life.
A humorous exchange from the New York Weekly where a woman explains her father's reasoning for urging gift acceptance. She reveals the elder's view that the presents could be useful for rent days if she marries the suitor Richmann, highlighting social expectations and wit.
Philadelphia Press notes that wives motivate men to grow and achieve, suggesting “little women” behind great men drive success.
A sketch features Ally Sloper reacting to a woman accusing him of prison time. He denies guilt and laments not owning the misdeed, claiming he was merely a ledger ally rather than a criminal.
Brief note outlines ongoing meeting with a request to adjourn and highlights that actions taken may be unclear. No dates or participants named.
Yonkers Statesman notes a light exchange about learning brass instruments. Jill emphasizes courage needed for the trombone while Bill-It quips about wind for the cornet, illustrating early training challenges.
A brief fragment quotes a Cincinnati Enquirer exchange where a girl asks about finding an ideal partner and another girl says she no longer reads novels, wearing a tailor-made hat.
A dialogue fragment shows Mrs Offen warning about broken dishes while Bridget jokes she will be leaving before a month, reflecting a domestic scene from a Philadelphia Press source.
A terse epitaph notes Johnny Green vanished after venturing out at night to obtain gasoline. The scant verse implies a fatal outcome, labeled simply as a judge’s remark on the burial mound.
Mrs. Gotrich presents a family heirloom claiming the figure is her ancestor, one of the great great great grandfathers. Mr. Thichedde questions the age, noting the likeness to a man not older than forty.
Conversation from Chicago Tribune notes an investigator asking if onions are healthy and the expert affirming their healthfulness. The exchange ends with a humorous remark about onions going to bed early and waking strong.
The dialogue from a Chicago Post item notes a teacher asking about Mormons and a boy replying yes with a quirky remark about polygamy. The brief exchange highlights misconceptions and sensationalized stereotypes from historical coverage.
A fragment from the Chicago Daily News quotes Hungry Hawkins advising against poor soap and Weary Walker arguing that the word poor can be removed from the sentence. The exchange highlights a playful dialogue about wording and emphasis.
A mother praises her daughter while the father frowns at a bill from the dressmaker. The exchange shows affectionate regard shadowed by concern over clothing costs. The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes the exchange as a domestic moment reflecting budget tensions.
Yonkers Statesman notes in discourse that Germany manufactures about 80,000 pianos each year, flagging it as a notable fact in the conversation.
A rustic verse recounts a suitor asking a blush ing maiden to marry and her apparent approval. They quickly proceed to the parson and are joined in matrimony, yoked to a shared path ahead.
A distressed mother scolds Daisy for making a mess until she is shown how she can get dirty while visiting the barber shop. The brief anecdote captures a child’s mischief and a parent’s exasperation in a simple domestic moment.
A brief note from the Chicago Record-Herald reflects on happiness and personal hobbies as part of a modest life. It notes that even lesser known individuals can find fulfillment through a simple pastime and progress in starting a hobby.
A brief quip from Cincinnati Enquirer shows Saphead boasting of presence of mind and Miss Caustique teasing how he conceals it. The exchange captures a playful, literary tone.
In a Washington Star quotation, discussion centers on Lord Fucash’s improved status after marrying a wealthy American heiress. The remark frames him moving from mere nobility to joining what is called the “heiresstocracy.”
A youth sighs as the maid of his choice passes by with a new beau. The lines hint at unrequited affection and envy in a Philadelphia setting.
A Chicago Chronicle quip notes the absence of a confirmed birth date for Martha Washington. The joke highlights missing historical details about the first lady in a light, era-appropriate voice.
A Chicago Daily News item notes a wedding trip turning abrupt as a man stepped on a bride’s train while leaving the altar. The moment interrupted the ceremony with concern for the couple and guests.
Quote dialogue from Ally Sloper style page features Mr Oldboy advising respect for gray hairs and Tommy questioning his mother’s stance on dyeing hair. The two exchange a witty exchange about aging and appearance in a comic frame.
A Chicago Journal item features Mr Bluster accusing his forgetful wife of misplacing his cuffs. The couple exchanges sharp banter highlighting memory lapses and domestic friction in a brief humorous sketch.
A witty exchange about a divorced woman whose wedding was described as elaborate beyond expectation, implying she did not anticipate another marriage. The line highlights social judgment and irony surrounding romance and remarriage.
In Yonkers a brief exchange recalls a cloud like a man’s hand versus a papa’s foot, reflecting local wit and a moment of social tone captured by the Statesman.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reminiscence frames a playful dialogue where love is hidden in cipher between a couple. The Chauffeur humorously remarks his car reminds him of his wife, while a friend notes it blows him up at times.
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