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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
7
Knave of Conscience Advances in a Summer Resort
In a Minnesota lake resort sequence, banker Andrew Galbraith suspects a pine land deal fraud while Kenneth Griswold probes the Bayou Bank robbery link. Margery Grierson uses visits to workers’ families to sway support and warns Raymer to protect the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Grierson
Jasper Grierson
Andrew Galbraith
Bayou State Bank
Minnesota
New Orleans
Paradise
Griswold
Griswed
Ftate
Bayou
Galbraith
Grierson
Red Lake
Bayou Bank
Mr. Galbraith
Margery
Poisoning by Water Gas Said to Rise in U S
An American medical weekly writer argues deaths from inhaling illuminating gas rise after Massachusetts repealed a law limiting water gas. He cites 459 deaths since repeal versus eight in the prior period and warns carbon monoxide harms health even in small amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Weekly
Massachusetts
Strong post lifter cuts toil in fence removal work
A new arrangement uses two mower wheels, an iron axle, a long beam, and a chain to lift the outer end of the beam and ease removing fence posts from old positions. This simple device reduces manual labor and speeds the task.
The Post Lifter Improves Ground Post Removal
A device described by American Agriculturist uses a perpendicular frame to push against a post and lift it from the ground. A chain loops around the post while two operators work in tandem to position and remove large posts quickly.
Leguminous Plants to Restore Poor Soils
Agricultural Epitomist urges farmers to test cow peas soy beans velvet bean and vetches to restore soil fertility. With population and export growth, expanding farming and multi season legume crops are recommended to improve land rather than more government land.
Convincing Proof of Kidney Pills Effect in Ohio Fireman
Capt Alfred G Rigler of Hose Co No 4 Can ton Ohio describes a lifelong kidney weakness with backache and urinary distress. After failing with doctors and many remedies, Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the pain and stopped the backache, with Rigler praising the product and offering to vouch for its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Rigler
Hose Company No. 4
Canton
Ohio
Dean
Doan
Four Years After Endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills
The testimonial notes renewed appreciation for Doan's Kidney Pills after a summer 1896 endorsement based on personal cure. It cites additional favorable experiences and offers a free trial mailed nationwide. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY promotes the remedy with a 50 cent price per box through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doanh
Rigler
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
The Ideal Farm House Beautifies Rural Homes
Advice from Farmers' Review urges farmers to enrich homesteads with trees shrubs and flowers. A well placed lawn and permanent plantings enhance value and appeal, persuading children to stay or return to the farm.
Missouri Coop Lets Poultry Move And Stay Dry
J C Becraft of Marshall Missouri praises a cheap lumber chicken coop with a hinged bottom and front staples for mobility. The upper section drops to cover the floor for nail access and shade protects from sun and rain. Easy to clean, it suits his needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Becraft
Marshall, Mo
Poultry Keeper
Maine Woman Guide highlights Mrs Freese as top Maine guide
Among 1800 registered Maine guides only three are women and Mrs J S Freese of Riverton is deemed the most competent by men. She hunts year round, skins game, and displays tanning work at home as she spends weeks in cold camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymer
Tale
Griswold
Kaymer
Maine
J. S. Freese
Riverton
Freese
The Art of Putting Things in Odd Ways
A humorous English caption gathers amusing misstatements. An East End curate recalls a carpenter’s cheeky reply about a boy’s likeness and a registrar’s office joke about a father’s death. The exchanges illustrate comic miscommunication in simple dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Horses in Their Knapsacks
Boston lecturer Peter Mac een recalls military humor from campaigns with Roosevelt in Santiago and Lawton in the Philippines. He cites a tale where Lawton’s expedition featured a collision of units at Lagurm de Bay, prompting a joke about cavalry carrying horses in knapsacks and cans of salt horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Peter Mac Een
Roosevelt
Santiago
Lawton
Philippines
Santa Cruz
Earth Cavalry
Idaho
Lagurm de Bay
Difference of a Comma in Ritzelbuttel Misunderstanding
A German town mayor scoffs at commas during a school inspection. The inspector asks a pupil to punctuate a taunt about him. After adding commas after Ritzelbuttel and after inspector, the mayor supposedly rethinks the value of punctuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Ritzelbuttel
Puzzled Housewife Seeks Clarification on Candy and Coal Mix Up
Mrs Cookem reports to Mr Sellem's grocery that she received a patent plum pudding and imitation coal. She cannot tell which smells come from the stove as she cooks both items and asks for an explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Stand Put or Stay Put Dictum in Macoupin County
A brief exchange notes a decision phrase for a man in Macoupin county. The quote shows the speaker confirming either stand put or stay put as acceptable, with a remark about the listener’s understanding. The line captures a moment of presumed instruction and practical clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macoupin County
Statesman
Chicago Tribune
Noted Quote On Love And Kindness By Robertson
A reflective line states that true capacity for great acts of love comes from consistently performing considerate deeds, highlighting virtue over boastfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
The Treatment of Roup in Fowls
Prevention is urged as essential against roup in poultry. Dampness and filth spread disease. sick birds should be isolated. Symptoms include bad breath, swollen head and throat canker. A remedy mentions bromide in water and kerosene applications to throat and nostrils.
Peruna testimonial from a young patient under Sisters care
A young girl under Sisters of Charity care used Peruna for throat catarrh with good results. The letter invites readers to send to The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio for a free book by Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Sisters of Charity
Peruna Medicine Co
Hartman
Meekison
Napoleon
David Meekison
United States
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Public Need and Prisons Reimagined in a Pithy Kansas City Journal Quote
A Kansas City Journal quotation mocks penny tenchures and penny rascals while arguing for million dollar tenchures to fund prisons. The speaker insists modern needs are large scale and financial, challenging penny policies as insufficient for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaas
Ned
Kansas City Journal
Stray Stories Joke: Father Credits Mr Good Heart
A humorous Stray Stories quip shows a father advising his daughter to marry a good man, claiming devotion while the suitor quietly borrows money for six months and keeps returning. The gag hinges on the idea of love masking financial habit. The punchline contrasts affection with recurring loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Goodheart
Do you enjoy walking Immensely
A fragmented exchange from the Washington Star and London Tit Bits shows a character inviting a ride in the country by automobile and a plan to move next door to a doctor to help stop crying, reflecting light social humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Todd
London
Dining room oil item in a Boston register tale
A stout smiling woman asks a floorwalker in a western department store for something nice in oil for the dining room. He hesitates and questions whether she means a painting or something in the candling line, as reported by the Boston Christian Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Boston Christian Register
Fashionable Hyfokes Family and Lapdog
A humorous note from the Chicago Tribune mentions the Hyfokes as a fashionable family comprising Mr. Hyfokes, Mrs. Hyfokes, and a lapdog, described by two boarders with differing views on their status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyfokes
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