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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
15
The Defiance Daily notes the teaching profession gains independence and esteem, citing President Eliot on devotion over pay. It also discusses show business in Navy recruiting, praising moving pictures that portray sailor life and recruiting value, including a Nebraska crowd of 15,000.
The narrator recalls a vigil of Madonna and Child with watchful stars and a sense of conscious majesty. They reflect on the Star of Bethlehem amid glittering hosts as dawn reddens Moab mountains and the crescent moon wanes before sunrise.
The piece recounts White House Christmas traditions from Jackson to Roosevelt, detailing Tad Lincoln’s theater dream, Grant era gifts and a grand tree, Cleveland and McKinley family customs, and the Roosevelt family’s child centered celebrations with open house on New Year’s. It notes gifts from the public and the general absence of official life at Christmas while New Year’s open house remains.
A devotional piece on Jesus appearing after the resurrection, His greeting peace, and the ascent from the Mount of Olives near Bethany. It links Luke and Acts with parallel accounts, notes apostolic witnesses, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and practical points on peace with God and joy in Christ.
The article notes copper as a key trade gauge, highlighting 150 percent output growth from 1895 to 1905 versus 145 percent for iron and steel, likening copper’s role to concrete in brick. It also comments on society’s season pastime mix of bridge and playful games, urging safe, lighthearted behavior.
A man designed a rosewood brass bound card receptacle as a wedding gift. The piece pleased with antique style and hall table usefulness. The recipient praised it as an ash tray, much to the designer’s amusement.
At the Marine Hotel in Ventnor Isle of Wight a porter displays a small three penny piece attached to his watch chain as a tip reportedly given by John D Rockefeller Jr after a three week stay. The porter says he would not part with it even for ten pounds. The tiny token draws interest from guests and staff.
A young New York woman who threatened another with a so called red pill was held for the grand jury. The case suggests her spelling and literacy were limited and points to a growing cult around Brander Matthews.
The New York Idea reports that government divorce statistics reveal peaceful town life in the country to have been more shattered per capita than among flat dwellers, suggesting unexpected social strain across living styles.
The statement emphasizes the value of mutual appreciation while remaining humble and practical. It urges recognizing others’ efforts and staying connected to reality.
The article describes Bethlehem lit by a silver star and colored lamps at the Church of the Nativity. Pilgrims kiss the star and a manger cradle doll during a long Christmas Eve service. The narrator recalls Jamal’s camp, stove flames, and reflections on David and the Birth drawing nations’ attention to the city.
Song lyric celebrating Christmas with repeated bells and praise. Credits Marie Meriam as author. The verse evokes joy, peace on earth, and the Star of Bethlehem shining, portraying the nativity theme in a reverent hymn-like tone.
A brief note contrasts Christmas as a singular holiday with collectors who visit to seek funds for Christmas expenses, highlighting the difference between a one time celebration and recurring fundraising efforts.
A Washington Star quip questions teaching children to believe in Santa Claus. The man who never looks happy says belief in the supernatural prevents children from openly criticizing their gifts and expressing dissatisfaction.
A humorous Houston Post quip notes a man asked about future provisions and learns his wife is already making Christmas fruit cakes, highlighting domestic foresight with a playful reply.
A philosophical musing notes Christmas appearing thrice a year in reality, with the holiday echoing before and after the actual date, as a Life column reflection on time and tradition.
The text presents a poetic version of the Christmas carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear with lines about angels bending o er the earth and touching harps of gold The speaker notes the world silent to hear the angels sing and references prophetic years and the age of gold attributed to B SearsConclusion signals a traditional carol stanza set.
A reflective piece on time slipping away like water and the need to cherish lessons and memories. It urges holding fast blessings, memory of joys, and enriching each day with the wealth of years past.
A line from Lurana W. Sheldon in Judge magazine whispers of a cautious romance under mistletoe. The couple exchanges a playful vow as fear of misstep lingers and the scene hints at festive flirtation.
A brief dialogue shows a soldier stating limited time at home while the other mentions frequent outings. The exchange hints at balancing duties and personal time during service.
The text explains Bethlehem observes three Christmases. It notes Latin Christmas on December 25 per Gregorian reform. It says Greek Orthodox, termed Roumee by locals, uses the Julian calendar and celebrates Epiphany on January 6. Armenian Christmas falls on January 18.
Dr C E DeM Sajous of Philadelphia told the Medical Association of Greater New York about andrenalin a new elixir he discovered He claimed it keeps life in the body for ten hours after head removal and before lungs resume respiration The statement comes from the Exchange report of his experiments and is described as absolutely established
Subbubbs hurries to inform wife of a visitor at the door a girl described as Irish. Mrs Subbubs plans to dress in green to meet her, in a light domestic moment reported by the Philadelphia Press.
The lord’s son located the stage door for himself after being shown the castle entrance, illustrating an unexpected curious moment in the family’s residence.
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