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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
20
Andrew Clark of N Y 14 miles southwest begins an effort to raise silver gray fox puppies in a home made incubator. The week old cubs struggle with milk but gain strength as Clark and a neighbor woman organize feeding and warmth. If they thrive the pups could be worth 300 dollars each by fall.
The Vermont town of Bennington reports a spruce gum shortage as gum prices rise to two dollars a pound for crystal lump. Gummers labor in deep snows to harvest pitch exuded from tree seams, but uneven ground and scarce snow limit supply. Veteran woodsman Son Bishop notes the season as the worst of his 64 years in the woods.
Washington reports John Philip Sousa testifies before a joint Senate House hearing on the new copyright bill. He claims talking machines erode vocal use, noting catalogs list his works but he has received no royalties and that demand for Sanjo mandolins and guitars falls as machines gain popularity.
In Geneva Swiss authorities paid one franc per viper, enabling peasants to earn a living. Now the head money has been cut, provoking discontent and the formation of a Snake Hunters' Union who threaten to strike.
Consul Brehr of Cienfuegos reminds Americans that rates to Cuba are the same as domestic. Many send letters to Cuba with a five cent stamp on a letter of one ounce or less, though a two cent stamp would suffice.
In Davenport at 1030 East Fifteenth Street Mrs Addie A Lewis reports tabby cat Tabby has adopted four kittens and a young red squirrel as her brood. The squirrel, named Bunny, was found after falling from a tree and has since been nurtured by Tabby alongside the kittens.
Circulars from German American groups sent mixed messages. Pastors and Sunday schools in Newark received a bartender solicitation for July’s Northeastern Saengerfest, while bartenders were invited to participate in a religious parade and chorus as part of the German American Central association’s plan.
A woodpecker struck a match head left by boys causing its nest to catch fire in St. Louis. Firemen quickly fought the blaze as onlookers watched. The bird cried out during the flare and perched in nearby trees while firefighters doused the nest. After sun dried the nest, the woodpecker returned to its home.
The grave of Mary Preston the oldest local resident near West Chester Pennsylvania lies at Goshen Baptist cemetery. For 30 years J Hoopes Matlack has decorated her grave lavishly each Memorial Day and this season the site is covered with flowers.
A city wide level study by engineers reports no constant subsidence in New York. The Brooklyn Navy Yard bench mark stands near 4.4 feet above mean high water, down from a prior five feet estimate, suggesting earlier figures were approximate. Channel dredging and shore fill may alter tidal flow, explaining the discrepancy.
Emperor Francis Joseph to open the Staatsbahn railway section linking Trieste to the German frontier in 18 hours, halving the Vienna route time. The project, watched by many nations, may revolutionize Mediterranean railways and connect Trieste to Munich via Gorz Assling tunnel and Brenner pass.
A bear descended from Nescopeck Mountain in Mainville Pa. and fought two dogs owned by B R Vetter before raiding a corn crib and eating a large quantity of corn. After a short stroll through Mainville, the bear swam a creek and vanished into brush on the mountain. Weeks later another visit ended with the bear defeating several dogs before returning to the mountain, suggesting bears are aware they are protected by law this season.
Margaret E. Sangster argues summer loneliness tests men away from home citing married men left alone, sons and brothers in boarding houses, and the coping role of women with domestic crafts, reading, humor, and neighborly pooling as remedies.
A doorway by an old house can be turned into practical furniture. The New York World suggests two options: remove the door and fill the top with shelves, lower area with pigeon-holes and drawers, forming a bureau. or create storage for large photographs below with drawers and shelves above for smaller prints and reference books, topped with display shelves.
Announcement cards should be prepared and addressed ahead but must not be sent until after the marriage ceremony. Cards are sent to all friends and acquaintances once the couple is truly married.
Readers are advised that hang nails result from trimming nails too deeply. Leave enough nail to support the skin and prevent growth overhang. Use sharp nail scissors to trim without soreness and keep nails clipped as they grow. Apply warm petroleum jelly to nails.
A suggested home remedy states boiling water and applying the cooled cream like mixture to the face will remove sunburn and leave the skin soft and white. This method claims to produce a rich cream consistency for topical use.
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