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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
9
The Defiance county Sunday schools report active activity at Poplar Ridge and Dry Creek conventions. A summer assembly August 5 to 14 in Defiance is planned with a focus on strengthening county organization and increasing sustaining memberships.
The Defiance Express states it now prints nearly 600 copies daily for bona fide patrons and 53 quires weekly, serving almost 1300 people. Reforms and careful attention to detail are expanding both editions’ lists and systematizing the business for a more attractive basis.
Ridgeville Corners notes a musicale given by Professor Walter's class at Miss Groll's home in Napoleon. Mrs Geo Miller and daughter Margie of Chicago visit relatives. a new Archbald to Ridgeville telephone line is under construction and should be in service this week. Rain is greatly needed for crops and pasture.
Evansport resident Miss Flora Hall visits her brother Ed Hall while Dr. Bennet of Toledo deputy revenue collector stays with his son-in-law 8S I Gruner in Noble township. Alva Glassmire, Cuba government employee, on thirty day furlough, preparing to marry Miss Mae Beadle in Paulding county and return to the island next week with his bride.
A fragment discusses daily dessert choice with quick prep notes. It lists lemon, orange, raspberry, and strawberry flavors and mentions hot water and cooling steps as part of preparation.
The following letters remain uncalled for in Defiance Ohio for the week ending July 3 1901 Miss Florence Meiser John Hower Miss Mayselle Read C W Riley MD Miss Blanche Spangler If not called within 14 days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office Advertised B44 21224 Rive aacre OF List C J Thompson Postmaster
For sale a 30 by 40 two story building suitable for a barn must be moved immediately. Also a house is for sale. Inquire Charles Spangler 654 Perry Street Defiance Ohio. dw34 1t 69 6
In Defiance Ohio residents voice strong support for Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills with local testimonials. Mrs Frank Heinlein credits regained vigor after using the medicine from Woodward’s Drug Store. Advertising notes price and packaging while mentioning Dr Chase’s signature. Also mentions Thomas Electric Oil and social notices of local visits and a dinner hosted by Henry Orten for Fred Ort in Chattanooga.
Local items report residents visiting Defiance and Stryker, business in town and surrounding trades, and social events. The Evansport group notes bridge plans, theater plans for A Noble Outcast, and various visits, sales, and trips to Bryan, Defiance, Toledo, and Dayton.
The fragment references a cigarette or tobacco brand label stating The Kind You Have Always Bought and bears a signature. The readable portion hints at advertising typography and branding common to mid century packaging. No additional context or dates are available.
Mrs R W Carpenter and Mrs Albert Wetzel spent Sunday with friends in North Baltimore. Owen Smith and family were in Auburn Geo. K Otis joined a Sunday excursion.
A garbled ad for foot care touts cures for swollen feet corns and bunions. Claims like instant relief and toe health are asserted, with generic brand mentions and unclear contact details.
Charley Weber and his best girl visited the Beattie family in Stryker while corn crop thrives in hot weather. Farmers near completion of oats cutting. John Mack harvested 19 bushels per acre with good quality wheat east of his farm.
The Nickel Plate Road offers low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Col Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah Hot Springs SD St Paul and Duluth. Mini Tickets on sale June 19 to Sept 10 good to return until Oct 31. Call nearest agent or C A Asterlin TP A Ft Wayne Ind No 95.
The list shows local prices for wheat corn oats hay and live stock with daily corrections by multiple mills and traders including Defiance Milling A Groweg H P Miller Co G W Barber and WM Martin. Wheat 63 68 cents per bushel, corn shelled 50 49 cents, oats 31 cents, hay 7.00 per ton, hogs 5.25 to 5.40 per 100 pounds, beef 3.50 to 4.25 per pound, lambs 3.00 to 3.50 per 100 pounds, lard 9 to 10 cents per pound, chickens several quotes.
Market notes show Boston, Toledo, Baltimore and multiple items with prices and quality notes. Entries include wool and cotton blends, combing clothing, blood fractions, washed materials, and grains such as wheat corn oats and cloverseed with price quotes like 74c 27c 26c and 52c, alongside butter and eggs with creamery and fresh price marks.
A letter from Fannie Williams of Le Roy New York requests Genesee Pure Food Co Grain-O for her coffee drinking mother who finds it gentler and better for all. She says her family uses a package weekly and reports a positive change.
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