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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
8
Hiram Lamson and Mira endure jealous accusations and a late night tryst that reveals a letter from a supposed lover named Clementina. The couple discovers a burglary tallying 1200 dollars after thieves leave calendars study with the name Claude.
The piece explains how wooden ships sink slowly to the ocean floor where hulls decay and become homes for marine life. Iron ships break apart faster, while gold and platinum resist corrosion. glass also remains. It notes searches for submarine treasure in shipwrecks.
The Hurons believed turtle doves housed departed souls and the Abilenes held the red headed duck as a death omen when seen flying overhead. Similar beliefs about birds appear among several South American tribes.
Short inspirational message noting that reward comes from faithfulness in pursuing duty in any field, not from the amount of work completed, attributed to Rev. F. B. Meyer.
A New York man in a Cumberland town reports his parrot Poll escaped his cage and pursued four crows from a maple tree toward the woods. The chase ended when the birds vanished into the forest and Poll returned home.
High priced fruiters offer winter watermelons from Colorado that grow late and appear pale inside and out with mild taste. They cost much and fit fashionable restaurant menus, posing a challenge to the alligator pear in popularity.
Shopping page features a crochet purse pattern using 32 brass rings and purse silk. Instructions cover ring assembly, edge stitching, top and side shaping, and securing with a steel clasp. Includes detailed stitch counts for bottom edge rows and ring joins.
The piece notes light colored voiles in fashion for autumn and winter streetwear with pale tan voile gowns trimmed in white taffeta and ivory voiles in demand. It highlights ease of wear and luxury appeal, and suggests accessories and uses for straw hats repurposed into decorative baskets and organizers.
In a Boston Globe vignette, Dickey battles over a new book while his sister clutches the Automobie Demon. A visiting giant explains times have changed and that automobile demons, not old giants, populate modern stories. The tale ends with Dickey pondering old fashioned giants in dreamlike fashion.
The plan targets large families with ample space and practical layout. It features a front alcove for children, a pantry with sink in the pantry area, a back stair and enclosed front hall cloak room, several closets, and a bright siting room. It emphasizes durability, economy, and ease of daily chores. The total footprint is 33 feet 6 inches by 43 feet 6 inches, costing about 2800 dollars plus grounds.
The article highlights striped silks in various widths and color combinations, noting their appeal for simple evening frocks. It describes a standout radium class silk with a white base, apple green stripes, and small rose and yellow flower clusters at two inch intervals, offering beauty with modest cost and minimal trimming.
A saleswoman advises buyers on selecting silk petticoats. She sternly warns against goods under six dollars, noting cheaper fabrics lack satisfaction. She favors soft silk over stiff taffeta for durability and says quality is detectable by touch, with rustling taffeta signaling lower grade.
The article lists silver polishes soaps and powders for quick effective use and notes silver tarnishes from coal gas steam and furnace heat. It recommends washing with warm soapy water on chamois, rinsing in boiling water drying and polishing with a soft cloth or chamois, urging expeditious care for regular users.
A near ready made string box is prepared by piercing a small hole in the lid. Decorate the exterior with enamel or floral paper. A ribbon near the top conceals a small pair of scissors for trimming string.
The piece discusses which fur tones suit different complexions. Dark hair suits squirrels better, gold hair pairs well with a blooming complexion, while gray furs like chinchilla or squirrel clash with a sallow face.
A concise maxim attributed to George Eliot notes that completing one duty grants the power to fulfill a future obligation. The saying emphasizes character growth through disciplined action and continued responsibility.
The guide lists items to enhance a sewing room. Essential pieces include an old pier-glass, a dresser style cabinet with a full length mirror, a long kitchen table with a back leaf for cutting, a scrap basket and work baskets, a hamper for rolls of lining, a low folding table, chairs, a sewing machine, a Judy form, and a tree rack for hanging half finished garments.
Kitty Watkins dreams her toys should be shared with others. She hesitates to give away her belongings but learns the joy of generosity by giving a jumping jack and later Noahs ark, with her mother planning gingerbread horses for every child in the ward.
A writer in Everybody's Magazine recounts Little Johnny Smith asking his mother if the bag rum in the bottle on the table is real. She answers no with mercy and Johnny, after a pause, reflects that this might explain why his hat won’t come off.
An abandoned Latnum silver mine revived by light shows a 2000 year dormant seedbed. Poppy seeds beneath slag sprout into a vivid bloom after the slag is cleared, appearing as if planted yesterday. Also a brief joke about bear stories and a four year old.
Malaria killed about 15 000 Italians yearly before quinine. In 1902 the state began supplying quinine and last year mortality dropped to 7 835, showing a strong public health impact.
A streetwise tale features Brother Williams discussing luck with a stranger who offers ten dollars to catch a rabbit in a graveyard under a dark moon. Williams doubts success, noting the heavy moonlight and eerie graveyard conditions make the catch unlikely.
Two drivers discuss an old car on the road. One asks what the 24 H P means and the other explains that horse power shows how strong the engine is and that the number indicates the power behind its movement. The green learner marvels at the concept.
In a humorous exchange the beautiful girl asks the senator about returning to his labors in Washington. He replies that he has arranged matters and will spend the winter with Senator Flubbington fishing along the Florida coast.
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