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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1907

Page

5

Americas Greatest Playground Shines At Night In Dreamland and Luna Park

The article extols Coney Island as a famed entertainment destination with producer Austen’s shows such as Creation and Trip to the Moon. It highlights Dreamland’s electric towers Luna Park’s water effects and a joyous crowd of well behaved visitors under bright lights and bands.

Tama Gettysburg Austen Coney Island Dreamland Luna Park Canals Venice

Coney Island as New Yorks Allure And Industry Drive

New Yorks amusement scene shows Coney Island drawing crowds of 300000 on Saturdays and over 500000 on peak holidays, linking Wall Street power with lower East Side commonality. The piece notes Luna Park Dreamland and evolving circuits, with money in entertainment and the demand for clean wholesome attractions, and cites E J Austens Johnstown and Galveston Flood productions as proof of profitability. It also includes a sewing lesson on hooks and eyes from Home Economies by Minna Crawtorp, detailing lining, pattern making, lace yoke designs, and attaching waist to lining for fashion waists.

New York Coney Island Wall Street Lower East Side New York City Luna Park Dreamland E. J. Austen Johnstown Austen Galveston North Pole

Cheerful Moments Puzzles Prize Offer and Subscriptions

The paper announces awards for Sam Loyd puzzle answers to be published in Cheerful Moments. Readers are urged to subscribe, offering 25 cents for a year and a free Loyd puzzle book valued at $1, claiming family enjoyment. Letters and payments go to 204 William Street, New York.

Sam Loyd William Street New York Fortune E Ouray Consolidated Mining Co Golden San Juan Colorado Treasury Lafayette Bank St. Louis P. J. Dorks Joan K. Haywaago Postal Telegraph Building Beverly Winston

Sewing Hooks and Eyes Improve Garment Finish

Instructions on securing hooks and eyes for neat edges include reversing hems and using bias strips to reinforce linings. Guidance covers front edge reinforcement with crinoline, and a method for designing a seamless yoke for a back-opening fancy waist with tucks to create bust fullness.

Teacher's Bible Lesson Ends With Clever Answer

A classroom Bible lesson on Samson ends with a student answer. When asked what weapon killed a thousand Philistines the girl blurts out the ax of the apostles, turning the moment into a humorous misinterpretation.

Samson

Mrs Miller's Fortune From Free Medicine Offer

A woman, Cora B Miller of Kokomo Indiana, built a large medical business selling a cure for female weaknesses and piles. She advertises a $10,000 giveaway of a free 50 cent box and a book, urging women to request by mail before supplies run out.

Cora B. Miller United States Miller Mrs. Miller Kokomo Ind George A. Parker Dept. L Chestnut Street Philadelphia Penn

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