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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
3
A lyrical piece titled A Canoe Song portrays moonlit river scenes with paddles, night shadows, and the scents of cedars and spruce. Lloyd Roberta is cited with Canadian Magazine as the source, conveying a tranquil nocturnal voyage and the woods awakening to song.
A dramatic frontier pursuit unfolds as Blake and Webb race to intercept a courier bearing critical news. Sioux riders, river ford crossings, and a tense gathering on the bluff push Fort Frayne toward decisive action as Webb mobilizes a hastened defense against encroaching danger.
Frontier action tightens as Kennedy joins Webb and Cade in pursuit of the sorrel troop after a alarmed report of Sioux near the post. The scene follows Billy Re and the brave loyalty of the troopers amid a tense dawn, cavalry chatter, and a race toward danger with no reinforcements in sight.
A fashion note surveys upcoming fall silhouettes and colors. Tailored street frocks, severe coats, and many gore skirts emerge, with broadcloth and tibeline fabrics dominant. Colors favor browns, greens, blues, and rich purples, while two tone wool mixes and cake walk color blends appear.
A historical sketch outlines the Russian army formed by 1874 ukase, with conscription rules for land forces and Cossacks, service lengths, and annual liability. It notes equipment carried by soldiers and cites Forbes on the Russian private’s qualities.
The Ural Cossacks, volunteers serving once a year, captivate the popular imagination like the Zouave and Uhlan. Cossacks provide elite scouts and act as the eye and soul of the army, delivering orders across distant columns with uncanny endurance and resourcefulness. Their horse and rider seem tireless, capable of finding paths where others cannot.
A long British account outlines Don and Kuban Cossack regiments, infantry divisions, and army dress. It notes armament, morale, and marching endurance, plus distinctive colors for guards, lancers, hussars, and summer uniforms. Finland’s army status under new law is mentioned in context.
Mr Grundy describes a handmade grindstone frame 50 inches long, 30 high, 9 wide built mostly of wood with a No 9 wire connecting rod. The design includes a splash guard, a reackle strip, a movable treadle slot, and a rear water can. It promises smoother edges without sand, using water flow to finish edges efficiently.
The Black Minorca is a profitable Mediterranean fowl, similar to the Leghorn but longer and heavier in build. It lays well year round and is a strong winter layer when kept under favorable conditions. Origin is debated between Minorca island and Black Spanish.
Prairie Farmer expert B. P. Wagnes advises summer feeding for laying hens. Lean cooked meat or milk and grass keep hens productive. avoid fatty feeds that over fatten birds. If production drops, provide lean meat daily, check for lice when hens stop laying, and ensure range access for variety and exercise.
Lingerie hats emerge as the season’s favorite accessory with a wide range of models. Soft batistes and mousseline lace adorn crowns with hand worked details, fleur decorations, and flat plateaus or brimmed shapes. Elaborate trimmings include appliquéd lace, embroidered linen, and sprays of flowers, while new looks feature cross tied velvet strings under the chin.
A Boston Budget notice argues music soothes diners but offends some patrons who prefer silence. The piece jokes about soundproof pianist boxes in academies and jokes about meals with music, while contrasting opinions on dining room acoustics and appetite.
A New Orleans physicians congress tale tells how Dr Lorenz rushed with bandages gauze and splints to treat a Frenchman’s sword scar only to find a minor forearm scratch. The doctor quips the injury may heal before his assistant’s arrival.
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