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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
7
Chicago Chronicle notes women largely deny veils harm while elevating their cosmetic and protective value. Statistics cited claim men rely on glasses in deserts and that veils aid complexion by shielding skin from wind and sun. The piece frames veil usage as a confident social prerogative.
A New York Herald report describes a woman in Washington handling a large swarm atop a tree branch. She plans to lure the bees into a hive with a feather while noting honey bee venom can be as potent as rattlesnake venom, though a single bee seldom harms a person.
The text prescribes thrice weekly night application on the head, followed by daytime washing, sun exposure, and drying. It claims sun on the scalp and selective shading can improve straightness using a comb, described as whisking an egg, producing a temporary fluffy hair effect.
M Max O Re ll argues artists and literary figures should not marry noting many cases where domestic life stifled creativity. He describes brain workers as irritable and sensitive and cites times when calling attention of a spouse derailed their writing for days.
The article advises making a facial wash by dissolving half a pound of borax in a gallon of water and using a half cupful of this solution. It suggests keeping a bottle of borax water on the washstand for constant use and stresses using refined, powdered borax of good quality.
A recipe describes making consomme by simmering veal knuckle with beef and vegetables in butter. After three hours the stock is enriched with water used to cook poultry, then bones are prepared for croquettes and other dishes.
A Chicago Daily News account describes Aramintha a girl who starts a chicken business to fund her lifestyle. Her father praises practical money skills, but questions arise over costs and bookkeeping as Aramintha tallies eggs and earnings. He contemplates retiring to manage the flock if the venture thrives.
A Chicago Record Herald report tells of a lover who bleached white roses to turn crimson after hours, promising his sweetheart the color change would prove their future happiness. The woman watched the roses redden at sunset, unaware the color shift came from sulfur fumes.
M. Michalet of the Vaucluse department in France proposes removing potato flowers to boost tuber yield and starch content. He notes blossoms are unnecessary for plant health and that blossoming wastes starch and other substances.
Add a teaspoonful of powdered alum to stove blacking to achieve durable blacking and a fine polish. Rub thoroughly.
Marjorie recalls repeated marriage proposal by Madge-Charlie before acceptance, town Topica notes the scene as social chatter.
In Good Housekeeping W. S. Bagg imagines a family circus with Grandpa leading a parade of pets and farm animals. Rachel Miriam Edith and others each contribute horses hens and tricks while Donald brings a variety of creatures including a gray cat and speckled chickens.
Esther A. Harding recounts the Greely expedition's tragedy and survival. Seventeen men faced starvation at Cape Sabine after 1883 retreat failures. a rescue by Commander Schley brought Long and others to safety, with Sergt Ellison dying before relief arrived in Portsmouth.
A young gray fire horse named John amuses crowds at Kansas City headquarters by stepping to a fire engine hose and playfully directing water on pavements windows and even an open summer car. Attendants note he may someday operate the hose himself and spray water under careful control.
The piece describes scorpions in Mexico as abundant in homes and mines, notes sizes from two to six inches and a more dangerous yellow variant. It details biting effects, remedies like brandy and ammonia, and folk practices such as brass tubes and hollow keys to draw venom.
A brief Chicago Record-Herald item notes a polite exchange as a woman comments on another’s attire, prompting a light- hearted reply about modesty and perception in public. The anecdote reflects social etiquette in urban society reporting.
An English newspaper cites the smallest post office in the world, a painted keg chained to rocks opposite Tierra del Fuego in the Straits of Magellan. Ships send boats to exchange letters. no postmaster exists and navies protect it. It has never been abused.
A Chicago Post snippet quotes two girls debating a kiss scene. The girl in blue notes she protested vigorously yet was kissed, while the girl in white laments her own two failed attempts.
In a note from the Chicago Daily News a speaker recalls Dugan bringing a large amount of old tin cans for a goat to eat at a wedding. The fragment mentions Casey and Cassidy in dialogue.
A Sunday School lesson on Genesis 26 recounts Isaac prospering in the land, rebuilding wells Philistines had filled, growing powerful with flocks and servants, and moving amid envy. God reassures him, blessing his heir and affirming the covenant while Isaac seeks peace and patience amid conflict.
A Ram's Horn saying emphasizes that true doctrine rests on substance not volume. It cautions against prejudice masquerading as principle and urges actions to reflect Christ. It notes wisdom in avoiding mud when diamonds lie within and that ministry success comes from more than misery. When doors close, seek another path.
Fashion notes describe pompadour lace robes and pastel dyed hats, with soft linens and three tier skirts. White wide brim hats with lace trim, black velvet bands, and ivy accents appear. Pearls and imitation pearl jewelry complement summer gowns, with necklace trends and art nouveau pendants noted.
Jesse B. Kent of Bloomfield New Jersey fought a seven foot black snake behind his stable. His bulldog alerted him to the reptile near a woodpile. Kent triumphed after wrestling the snake and breaking its back with a pitchfork handle. The dog was knocked back but unharmed.
A Hanover England elephant endured a painful hind foot growth removal after a morphia and rum sedative was given. Six bottles of rum contained 600 grains of morphia to render the animal insensible. The sedative took about an hour to work. The operation lasted three hours and was completed without further incident.
Superintendent Sloan ends the lockstep and orders prisoners to walk two paces apart with heads erect and hands by sides. Reformers have long argued the gait harms inmates after release, branding them for life.
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers. Humorous snippets include Pat and Mike debating a threepenny piece, Uncle Eben on gaining nothing, Rousseau on happiness, and a series of light editorial gags from Chicago and Philadelphia papers. The items mix wordplay, proverbs, and social humor.
Atlantic City reports worsening jellyfish stings on the beach. A Philadelphia Press correspondent notes hundreds seek relief from swelling and itching after contact, with cases varying by day and person as doctors and locals speculate on the creature’s behavior.
In the Chicago Record item spectators praise a man without arms who feeds writes threads paints and plays piano with his toes. A couple discusses the feat and the crowd moves toward the rubber-skinned performer for a final display of skill and daring.
A humorous Denver Times quip features Miss Grace beseeching Mr Spooneigh to rise. He refuses, saying he is merely kneeling but explains Grace dropped gum and he is stuck to her, delivering a playful misstatement in Irish dialect.
The excerpt shows a witty exchange where a character named Algernon is praised for his “proof” of the pudding. A soubrette smiles and teases that the spread demonstrates what a pudding he is for her, revealing light social humor.
A bride jokes about friends thinking they are miserable, while a husband asks why. Starboard and Port panic over a fire in a board in house, hoping for warmth. The snippet ends with a quip about fools who cannot defy it and a remark to not argue with them.
A Droitwich barber, finishing a shave, boasts no care for mistakes as he jokes about fines for cuts but reveals he has just won a sovereign. The playful anecdote stakes discipline and luck in a single humorous exchange.
Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease tight New Shoes. It cures corns and calms itchy swollen hot sore and sweating feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A Chicago News item depicts a waiter accusing a regular guest of stealing a silver spoon. The clerk urges police, arguing the map is a thief, while others defend the man as a souvenir collector and regular patron paying $5 daily under a plan.
Mrs. Thos. Robbins of Maple Street Norwich New York writes that Piso's Cure for Consumption saved her life three years ago. The note dated February 17 1900 endorses the remedy.
A Chicago Tribune funeral note recalls a man known for steady habits and close ties to his neighbors. Attendees reflect on a life spent among friends, despite a lack of sobriety in the final years.
An old Detroit Free Press ad promotes Hoxsie's Croup Cure claiming to cure a cold in one hour for 50 cents. The Safe Side feature asks Mrs. Piff about baby breakfast and she jokes about using one third milk and two thirds microbe killer.
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