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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
7
A sleeping army near Chattanooga wakes when a drummer boy takes a musket and fires by accident. The moonlit camp, silent river, and distant bugles set a hushed scene as the gunshot sparks a brief alarm before night returns to calm.
The piece narrates joyous Mosby guerrillas as Baron Robert von Rosseau, former Prussian officer, plans to leave his fortune to them. Rosseau earns a wound in Shenandoah skirmishes, returns to Prussia, and the Mosby remnant reflects on wealth, reminiscences, and a stockpile of stories from the Civil War era.
George W Brienthall the famed drummer boy of Shiloh died recently in Lancaster Pennsylvania at a young age. Enlisting before turning 16 he served three times as a scout and earned fame for bravery during Shiloh and in fights with Mosby’s guerrillas.
Farmers learn to build indestructible walks using long slabs set on hollowed supports with cobbles and gravel. Proper trenching below frost depth prevents frost heave though costly. The guide warns brick and plank styles fail and cites Farm Journal guidance on durable, dry paths.
Dr Smead notes bitter milk may arise from natural lactation changes or cow diet and health issues. He advises milking each teat to locate affected quarters, drying off cows with prolonged lactation, and treating liver or digestion problems with laxatives and salts. Cleanliness and proper bedding are urged to prevent contamination.
The article describes two common techniques used in hilly regions to move loads. One method uses a long rope to haul uphill where footing is poor for horses. Figure 1 accompanies the description.
The Washington Star quotes a humorous exchange about marriage and gifts. A new husband jokes his wife is thoughtful for constantly buying him neckties and shirts, and he admits he wears them to avoid hurting her feelings.
A playful Brooklyn banter has one man urging a rain gear, while another questions the London drizzle as the scene turns into a light, humorous exchange about preparedness.
The item notes a planned hotel for working women in Franklin Square, Boston, as part of a city development push. It also cites various world statistics and local notes on agriculture, flowers, crime, and regional achievements from the era.
A Denver News quip weighs in on Methuselah’s long life and how time plays a role in aging. The exchange suggests a humorous view that time simply arrives and ends one’s days.
A magazine editor condemns a printed poem as trash while defending its publication after readers showed interest. The exchange highlights tensions between editorial standards and audience reaction in the magazine.
A dialogue on the theater’s educational value features a man questioning and a woman affirming its role. She argues stage fashion and art originate there, highlighting a belief in theater’s educational impact.
Harlem Life notes a proposed suppression of a stage bonnet if a Chicago maiden insists on wearing it. The remark hints at social fashion norms and public reaction without detailing implementation or consequences.
A brief snippet shows Mrs Crawford noting her husband’s growing hardness to please while Mrs Crabshaw counters that being otherwise would be worse. The exchange captures domestic humor and social wit in a concise newspaper item.
A mutual friend notes Sam Johnson told Timah he is interested. The message suggests if Timah wants him she can have him, reflecting anticipation and disappointment in Harper’s Bazaar style.
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