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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
2
An editorial piece cites President Eliot on teacher dedication and the value of the teaching profession. It contrasts glory with pay, noting Harvard salaries while urging balanced rewards for educators. The text also includes poetic reflections on stars and a Moab journey.
The article surveys Christmas customs at the White House from Jackson to Roosevelt, noting Tad Lincoln's theater request, Grover's theater ties, and lavish gifts and gatherings. It highlights Roosevelt era family focus, open New Year celebrations, and enduring Turkey gift traditions for staff, with regional holiday customs in Chile and Argentina legations.
Read Luke 24 36 53 and Acts 1 1 12 noting the ascension on May 18 near Bethany. The lesson explains why Jesus appeared to the disciples, the proof of resurrection, and the Great Commission beginning at Jerusalem with the Holy Spirit promise.
The Youth's Companion notes the US Navy’s use of moving picture shows to recruit, highlighting the machine’s clear depiction of sailor life and duties. A Nebraska recruiting event drew 15,000 spectators, underscoring the strategy’s impact in the western states.
Copper serves as a precise trade gauge in the electrical era. From 1895 to 1905 copper production rose 150 percent, slightly outpacing iron and steel at 145 percent. Copper now plays a role similar to concrete for brick, delivering similar results at lower cost.
Smart society mixes bridge with games like hunt the slipper and puss in the corner at country houses this season. The younger set seek rough house as variety to cards, enjoying tearing about and secreted slippers as they dash from corner to corner pursued by partners.
A man crafted a rosewood brass bound card receptacle as a wedding gift. The design pleased him with its antique look and usefulness for the hall table. The recipient humorously called it an ash tray, much to the giver's amusement.
Marion Harland describes Bethlehem lit by artificial light with the Grotto's star and a manger cradle. Pilgrims kiss the star as organ music and a Gloria in Excelsis fill the midnight service. The scene blends sacred ritual with reflections on David’s birth and a camp in Jamal’s.
Poem notes the Christmas bells on air and joy of Christ's birth with praise of peace and the Star of Bethlehem shining brightly. Written by Marie Meriam and sharing festive gospel imagery and reverent sentiment.
A brief note contrasts seasonal giving with regular collectors who visit to gather Christmas expenses, highlighting the distinction between festive generosity and routine collection.
A Washington Star columnist notes that encouraging belief in Santa Claus helps children temper frankness about their gifts. The man quotes suggests a supernatural nudge keeps kids from bluntly voicing disappointment during holidays.
A brief quip from the Houston Post notes a husband’s reply about future provisions as his wife mentions she is stockpiling Christmas fruit cakes. The exchange underlines domestic humor about planning for holidays and household preparations.
A Life magazine line reflects on the seasonal cadence of Christmas, noting the holiday's recurrence in three phases before, during, and after. The remark frames Christmas as a recurring cultural moment rather than a single annual event.
Poem fragment presents a public domain carol verse about Christmas and peace. Cited lines reference angels, harps of gold, and the age of gold with the refrain that the angels sing. Signed by B. Sears.
A porter at the Marine hotel in Ventnor Isle of Wight shows a three penny piece on his watch chain as a tip from John D Rockefeller Jr after a three weeks stay. The porter says he would not part with it for ten pounds. The token is a curiosity.
A young New Yorker who threatened to impose a red pill on another woman was held for the grand jury. The case mentions Brander Matthews and a new cult, suggesting limited literacy and group influence as factors while noting the uncertain involvement of others.
The New York Idea reports government divorce statistics showing peaceable towns experience more per capita separations than city dwellers, implying hidden strains in rural or small community life.
A reflective note on valuing appreciation while maintaining humility and steadiness in daily life and relationships. The piece emphasizes balance between recognizing others’ efforts and keeping one’s footing in practical matters.
A reflective prose piece notes that time slips by like water and the clock never stops. It urges holding fast the blessings and memories of youth, enriching each day with lessons learned and treasures earned from the years behind.
Fragmentary text notes a scene under the mistletoe with a character named Lurana W. Sheldon mentioned by a judge. The snippet suggests a narrative line about placing mistletoe in a hair and fear of a mistake. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear context.
A brief dialogue shows a soldier reporting frequent absences from home and his in and out movement, while a Jack-in-the-Box figure responds with casual acknowledgment of his own activity.
A Baltimore American quote lampoons jokes about women giving husbands cigars for Christmas. The speaker scorns the idea, claiming a wife foolish enough to gift such vile items deserves scorn, while Henry Peck exits the room in bemused confusion.
The article explains Bethlehem observes three Christmases each year. It notes Latin and Protestant Christmas on December 25 under the Gregorian calendar, Greek Orthodox and Roumee use the Julian calendar with January 6 Old Christmas Epiphany, and Armenian Christmas falls on January 18.
Dr C E DeM Sajous of Philadelphia tells the Medical Association of Greater New York about andrenalin, a new elixir, said to keep a dog’s body alive for ten hours after head removal until water is expelled from the lungs and natural respiration returns. The claim is reported by the Exchange.
Subbubbs calls upstairs to his wife Mrs Subbubs and reports a girl at the door inquiring about the place. The wife asks about the girl's nationality and learns she is Irish. She plans to dress in a green dress and go down to meet her.
Lord Aberdare guided his son to the castle door and the youngster discovered the stage door for himself, signaling a shared exploratory moment.
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