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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
15
Poem by John Treland from Youth's Companion contemplates the contrast between the departed friend's touch and the living's duty bound hand. It ponders whether current acts of kindness measure up to those remembered, urging steady, helpful support from those nearby.
Stuyvesant exchanges glances with two artillerymen bearing fresh scars from a car fire and recalls Foster’s disappearance. Mr. Ray and Miss Ray watch as the mood shifts toward longing and quiet disappointment aboard the ship at noon.
During a Caribbean voyage the captain finally invites Maidie Ray and three companions to the ship’s bridge as a gale rages. Miss Ray’s courage and charm defy shipboard rules, while Stuyvesant and Sandy watch, and the storm pushes the Red Cross party toward Manila.
The Sacramento nears Corregidor seeking Dewey and Manila. Corregidor light signals American control as dawn breaks over Manila. In contrast, William E. Curtis notes Danish butter rules the world market, claiming no secret process, yet Danish packers refuse inspection, fueling rumors of hidden methods.
A Macon Georgia Telegraph reader recalls a humorous Texas anecdote about a man who fished in thick fog, believing a creek to be his favorite spot. He worked early and hauled in a wagonload of fish before realizing he was half a mile from any creek.
A collage of witty lines and quips from early 20th century papers. Jests range from romantic misunderstandings to clever asides about doctors, families, and daily life, with snippets of dialogue and light social satire across Philadelphia and Cleveland publications.
A Frenchman and the New Orleans Times-Democrat describe Saharan ducks that flourish in the driest sands. The birds, while water loving in origin, now drink little and use webbed feet to walk on dust, bathing in sand. An ornithologist suggests they are remnants of aquatic birds from when the Sahara was oceanic.
An article from the Chicago American outlines home methods to whiten, smooth, and plump hands through hot baths, friction, and daily oil treatments. It advises daily towel rubs, foot care, and specific routines including soaking, pomade rubbing, and timed hand exercises, plus nightly pomade and gloves for brittle nails.
Guidance on preserving jelly while hot by covering glass surfaces with circles dipped in egg white. The egg coating creates an airtight seal that prevents mold, while uncovered or non egg treated paper fails to protect the jelly. Do not leave jelly exposed while steaming hot.
A Country Gentleman excerpt explains methods to ensure jelly safety by keeping it in a dry cool cupboard away from light. It suggests folding paper to cut multiple circles for jelly molds and emphasizes darkness to prevent chemical changes in the juice sugar blend.
A motor man reports that about half of umbrellas and canes get damaged or lost in streetcar tracks. He cites daily near misses where pedestrians step onto tracks or jab items into gaps, often breaking items despite close calls. He jokes about installing warnings every hundred feet to curb the hazard.
Petroleum refining uses distillation to separate products. Distillation occurs in vacuo with a partial vacuum or with superheated steam in cracking. The term cracking derives from the cracking sound of the steam entering the crude.
The United Kingdom maintains a police force totaling 60 946 officers costing about seven million pounds annually.
A plain white bag filled with hops makes a sleep aid pillow. Linen pillow cases with hemstitched borders and optional flourishing thread design provide a charming gift for those troubled by sleeplessness, as the hops aroma helps induce sleep.
A Washington Star feature guides making paper rose shells to serve ice cream and sherbet. Use thin paper over glass molds, add colored tissue petals, and line shells with oiled paper. Shape petals, set on plates with leaves, and use hardened cream pyramids for neat presentation.
Practical guidance from the Detroit Free Press on staying comfortable during long trips. It advises carrying a drinking cup and cologne water, a small fan, pins and thread, lavender salts for motion sickness, crackers for an upset stomach, and to keep most money in a secure neck bag under clothing. A night dress should be in the hand satchel in case trunks go missing.
Fragments of unfermented cakes found in Swiss lake dwellings are linked to neolithic age. While later discarded for fermented bread, unfermented cakes proved durable and portable, offering wholesome nutritious food for long storage and convenient use.
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