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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
3
A man buys an old nine foot clock from his aunt and falls under its hypnotic pull. In a nocturnal vision he witnesses a doomed romance and a kidnapping inside the clock cabinet. Reading about his family, he learns the clock’s last life ended in tragedy and discovers a chilling corpse inside the clock.
The article outlines diverse banana applications from shelter for young crops to dressings and twine. It notes exports from Java, soap from Melay stalks, banana juice used for ink and blackening, wax on leaf undersides, dye from ashes, and Manila hemp in rope and hat braid, highlighting the fruit’s global commerce role.
African explorer Sir Harry Johnston reports in the Uganda Protectorate the discovery of a whale headed stark among his many unusual animal finds. The description highlights the creature’s distinctive head shape and cataloging as a notable zoological curiosity.
Miss Mae Kennedy becomes the first woman to appear before a board of legal inspectors and pass the examination for a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River.
A Baltimore American line praises a railroad for not recording a single wreck in the last fort night, highlighting safety performance and reliability. The remark conveys impressive operational safety and industry praise.
The piece recalls Pennsylvanias early canal boom and suggests a renewed state effort to revive inland waterways. It notes the waterway commission endorsement for a canal system, aims to shield routes from railroads, and highlights historic progress from 1762 to 1836 including the Union Canal, canal–rail links, and rising railroad competition.
Archaeology advocates urge preserving prehistoric mounds in the Devil’s Lake area as part of a Wisconsin state park. Notable features include a 150 foot bird effigy, lynx and bear shapes, and several linear mounds. Proposals emphasize marking sites to educate visitors and protect fragile relics from ignorance.
A daughter defends a spendthrift lover, claiming he can stretch a dollar further than anyone. She recalls his boast of a pocketpiece dollar that has traveled the world, as her father questions his grasp of money.
In a courtroom exchange a judge cites overheard remarks about a woman named Phatter and a man named Spoonem. The dialogue mocks appetite and weight in a lighthearted, fictional style.
A Quaker tone tale features Uncle Rufus Rank who recalls a wild encounter with a hunted catamount in the woods. He explains that he faced the beast with calm purpose, believing it to be his wife approaching, and brushed it aside to continue home.
A brief profile highlights Ruby's courage and persistence in high risk ventures. It notes bold decisions, skillful handling of hazards, and a track record of achieving objectives under pressure. The piece emphasizes resilience and leadership in challenging environments.
Solar engines irrigate fruit-land using a tracking mirror array that concentrates sunlight onto a boiler to produce steam for pumps. With 500 mirrors reaching 1000 degrees, experts foresee solar heat rivaling coal and even electric furnaces for future industry and home use.
Instructions describe balancing a fifty cent piece on the rim of a glass using two forks and illustrate a coin roll from the elbow catching in the hand. The Montreal Herald-reported trick relies on a curved hand motion to grip the coins as the palm descends.
A writer describes cheap laces transformed with minor time and effort. Blue silk muslin outfits gain charm from blue outline twisted embroidery. Lace can decorate blouses cuffs yokes chemisettes sachets and cushion covers. stitch guidance emphasizes not threading under unworked lace.
An only child named Dorothy asks for a baby sibling. Her father says it is too expensive. After a car ride with a friend praising motoring Dorothy declares they cannot afford more expenses until she gets a new baby brother.
A Liverpool Post tale features a keen eyed boy who notices his grandmother’s spectacles magnify. He asks her to remove them while packing his lunch, urging practicality over magnified sight. The exchange ends with a gentle, humorous request from the child.
A teacher drills punctuation with her class and poses a question about the exclamation point. Earnest answers, calling it a long period, illustrating a child's literal interpretation of punctuation marks.
A Chicago Record-Herald excerpt shows an investor asking if there is money in P. F. C. stock. He claims to have invested about 7000 dollars on advice from a man with an inside tip from his broker.
A blonde speaks gleefully of a compliment claiming she has a face like Raphael's angel. A jealous brunette retorts that Raphael's angels were painted, adding a sly exchange about beauty and artistry.
A man argues that the phrase on the water wagon has power to curb drinking at bars. He notes drinkers accept milks and seltzers as excuses while rejecting other pleas, and recounts how peers coax abstainers in social drinking settings.
Mary Williams, 13, faced a bear inside her father's Montana cabin. The girl grabbed a dipper and hurled boiling water at the animal, injuring it and sending the intruder fleeing a mile away. The incident recalled by the Detroit Free Press highlights a dramatic, nonlethal defense.
The Chicago Daily News questions the claim that souls weigh about half an ounce, contrasting with Boston’s claim about departed souls. The debate asks whether Western Chicago souls could weigh more than the Boston average.
The quote from Brother Dickey portrays a mule named De Georgy as a creature unsatisfied with spring, noting its long furrow, the weariness from high cotton prices, and its drive to plow for more work. The style reflects a Southern newspaper voice from the Atlanta Constitution.
A historical note states that roughly six percent of the paper produced is dedicated to book manufacturing. The statistic highlights the limited share of paper allocated to books in the broader paper industry.
Instructions describe making a boot shaped pincushion from six silk squares folded diagonally. Stitch sides A B and B C, leave C D open to turn and stuff with sand at toe, bran packed, then wadding to fill gaps. Use three silk colors, add pins as buttons and tinsel cord for lacings, finish with a bow for a decorative cushion.
A charming dancing frock features opal satin with white warp and pale blue pink and yellow woof, creating opal glints. The mousseline robe is covered with opalescent fringes, six to eight inch lengths on the bodice and four rows twice that depth on the skirt. A deep boned girdle with long sash ends complements the ensemble. Bead strands replace sleeves, draping forearm to elbow.
Paris introduces collars of nainsook linen and embroidery with plaited fronts and lace tabs. Though appearing matronly at first glance they are now popular across ages and complete shirt waists. Hand embroidered pieces fetch high prices, with five dollars being the starting tag.
A mother shares practical room makeovers using her daughter’s water color panels as a nursery freeze, cemented decorative plates with potted plants as a window screen, and a muslin screen with blue prints as a lavatory divider. Friezes for nurseries, dens and libraries can be purchased separately to transform plain rooms.
A correspondent outlines a formal dinner menu with oysters or oyster cocktail for starter, clear soup, fish with egg sauce, and a heavy course of turkey or beef with sides. It offers lamb, croquettes, vegetables, and a fruit salad with whipped cream, cheese wafers, and dessert options. Coffee can be prepared at the table or served in the drawing room.
The article suggests using a Country Fair style as a church or charity event. Proposes cheap handbills with bold headlines and premiums. Recommends booths for jellies cakes candy hand-work popcorn lemonade peanuts and other attractions plus a tintype gallery a tea room and shooting gallery.
Madame Merri urges Sunshine circles to spread cheer with small acts and thoughtful words. She suggests yellow decor and seasonal orange treats to create a bright gathering and five minute talks on bringing sunshine to others in daily life.
A note describes making use of assorted linen and fine cotton fabrics left around the house. The text emphasizes repurposing scraps for practical use.
Fringes are asserting themselves in fashion with gold or silver ball and acorn designs. They edge flat flounces and false folds on new skirts heavily used abroad.
The latest waist girdlers are handkerchief belts made from a square silk handkerchief folded into a three cornered belt. Ends pull out at the buckle forming a fan shape with one point up and one down. Some belts feature plain centers with decorative borders and others are fully gay for a dramatic showy look.
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