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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
6
A Kansas legislator proposes a bill to publish engagements 30 days before weddings to reveal potential obstacles and curb deception. The idea mirrors customs in some societies and European banns laws aiming to protect the couple and the state from harmful unions.
Sermonettere notes Joshua defied a technical loophole to aid Gibeon under oath. It contrasts modern laxity with the biblical pledge, praising Joshua for full obedience and divine aid that stretched the day to complete the task. The piece highlights devotion to covenants and the value of steadfast fidelity.
Joshua observes the sun near set as Israel routs Adoni-ze and the five kings at Gibeon. The retreating coalition plans to scatter at night toward Makkedah, hoping to escape under darkness and strike later. Joshua prays for continued victory before night ends the battle.
A biblical scene unfolds with Joshua commanding the sun to halt at Giveon and the moon over Ajalon, lengthening the day as Israel defeats the five kings at Mak kedah. The narrative contrasts divine intervention with a later note on Tattersall's gambling in Tasmania, where Premier Evans suggests federation pressures may end the famed betting house.
An electric arc lamp used in Aber deen harbor demonstrates under water illumination for dock work and salvage with a diver relaying readings from 20 feet depth. Phoebe Cousins becomes Washington’s first woman United States marshal and will restore the army canteen.
Renowned poet Edwin Markham cites a Brooklyn anecdote as his favorite modern take on the golden rule. He recalls a gambler neighbor refusing to care about others’ fate as he asserts a cold personal creed in a public square before a wary officer.
A historical essay by Joseph B Bowles extols women’s political influence from 1850 to 1906. It credits Miss Anthony and Mrs Stanton for leading suffrage, praises female teachers as moral guides, critiques unequal pay, and argues women lack in political maneuvering but possess tact and integrity. It notes women entering legislatures and the positive impact at the polls amid reform movements.
Handy household tips on preserving whalebone and tortoise shell combs using warm water and heat, adding methylated spirit to polish to deter tarnish, and palm rubs for brightness. Guidance covers cleaning feathers with gasoline, safe handling, and outdoor use, plus starch ironing hints and quick decluttering of decanters. Includes frost weather window cleaning with paraffin and soft paper polishing tips.
The 1900 census shows more babies relative to total population but fewer old people. Infant mortality fell while old age mortality rose in several bands. Harper’s Weekly and Houston Post report on Bismarck’s threefold themes and oddities, including his three masters, names, wars, treaties, horses killed, and triple alliance.
A miscellany of home advice and recipes covers plumbing tips for sinks with impervious materials and lead pipes, plus decor ideas for a library divan. It includes Aspic Jelly, spinach on toast, koumiss, sponge cake, and a simple caper sauce, with a note on a London family’s shipping of scholarships and an old classified plea for a strong donkey.
The article traces California and Southern California’s pivotal role in developing the American seed industry. It notes seed growth, testing, and selling as major sectors, highlights Luther Burbank's influence, and praises California's dominance in flower seed production and the rise of the Southern California sweet pea trade. It also mentions historic seed trade shifts from London to U.S. centers like Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The 1906 tests of heavy-gun crews in the British fleet show phenomenal improvement and a higher standard of marksman ship for King Edward's ships. Credit goes to admiralty encouragement and continual officer training as well as sailors rising to the challenge. The report notes average points per man rose from 68.2 last year to next year, reflecting crew ability to strike targets and handle their guns smartly.
The Drake under Prince Louis of Battenberg leads a fleet gunnery test with 146 hits from 167 rounds. Other flagships such as King Edward VII and Formidable posted high scores, while several vessels underperformed. Courts will probe the worst performers as squadrons set merit, with the Drake heading the second cruiser squadron and Mediterranean fleet next.
A story from the Chicago Daily News recalls a New York Eighth Avenue fish market encounter where a bride with limited market experience requests varieties like German carp Gloucester halibut and Salt cod. The seller lists items from coast to coast, ending with a Moon tablecloth remark about the moon.
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