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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
10
A discussion on eating for nutrition over taste notes that many choose ice cream and sweets, neglecting nutritional value. It praises natural foods like fruits and vegetables while warning against artificial flavorings that harm digestion. It presents testimonials for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach ailments and urges readers to avoid inferior substitutes.
A humorous remark notes that the person forecasting the weather seems to have an easy job given the predictable conditions.
A Findlay woman files for divorce alleging her husband threw a mouse at her, seeking relief and adjustment within their marriage.
Enormous fire losses in the past month trigger concern among fire insurance companies across the country as they assess risk and prepare for higher premiums and tighter coverage.
The Pittsburg Times notes Senator Teller takes long to tell all he knows and adds what he doesn’t know could fill a very large book. The quip highlights his cautious, expansive public persona and suggests vast, unspoken knowledge.
The article notes party leaders' anxiety about internal worries within the Democratic ranks and how this shapes strategy and public messaging. It emphasizes the sense of unease spreading among members and aides.
The remark highlights Hay's exceptional diplomatic skill and universal recognition, underscoring his influence and effectiveness in international relations.
R. B. Smith and R. B. Jaquth become the Hol gate Review owners. J. P. Belknap issued a fine paper and wishes his successors the same measure that came to him.
Railway managers have tested a headlight for locomotives that can project a beam 700 feet high. The powerful ray could be seen ten miles away on clear nights and may help engineers locate approaching trains with precision.
A St. Louis girl sues her landlord for 15000 damages claiming facial disfigurement from smallpox contracted due to the landlord's alleged negligence in not notifying her the house was infected. Photographs of the plaintiff before and after will likely be used as evidence.
The Chicago American reports May Belle Myers of Denver eloped with Chas David Carey of Cheyenne. May Belle, daughter of Julius Myers and niece of Mrs. Enos Blair, faced her family's initial opposition but is now forgiven. Carey is described as a well-off ranchman from a good family. May Belle is noted as one of Colorado’s beauty and has lived in Europe.
An old advertisement claims headaches signal body derangement usually in the stomach or nervous system. Clinic Headache Wafers are said to cure by relieving those conditions. They promise never failing relief. Priced at 10 cents at all druggists. Claimed to be harmless. Warns against substitutes.
The second Sunday school teachers institute of Farmer township met at Dry Creek U B church on January 19 1902 led by W L Hosack with P N Richardson directing devotionals. Teachers and students from all township schools attended many lessons and a strong temperance address fostered by C M Rogers I N Richardson Richard Richardson and Wm Bayes. A noted Bible class by R Richardson and a Book of Acts lesson by W G Lord followed. A future institute date will be set by the executive committee.
Southerton David Grant raises a fine residence addition and is named a progressive farmer. Charlie Hall and wife visit Mr and Mrs W V Mansfield. Rev Custer conducts revival meetings at Zion Christian church in Paulding county. Ida Lumis to host schoolhouse entertainment after a five month term. Feb. 21 hopes CL and M keep the ark moving amid distant whistle and wheels. John Hale near Ayersville builds a large barn for Harmon Schubert in Monroe township. The Express appears renewed and appreciated. Editor praises the paper amid county efforts and asks for a new farmers building in Defiance for convenience.
Dey Ayers offers 5 percent annual interest with payments taken and interest stopped. Very low rates apply for March and April from Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City Spokane Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Tourist sleeping cars run daily from Chicago to the Pacific coast. For maps and details apply to the nearest ticket agent or address A F Cleveland 234 Superior St Cleveland O.
All Nickel Plate Road trains arrive and depart from Grand Central Station Chicago. One fare for round trip Sunday on Nickel Plate Road. Tickets valid between any stations. See nearest Ticket Agent or contact C A Asterlin Ft Wayne Indiana R J Hamilton Agent Ft Wayne Indiana.
Dr Rankin's Kidney Tab promises instant pain relief and permanent cure. Sold by E N Lewis Druggist in Defiance Ohio.
A Youth's Companion anecdote recalls Governor E. D. Morgan of New York who never donated until age seventy. After gifting bonds worth over 200000 to Union Theological Seminary, he learned true happiness comes from giving. He regrets not forming the habit earlier.
The article explains catarrh as nasal or bronchial. Nasal catarrh may respond to saltwater snuffing and climate change. Bronchitis requires medical attention from a physician.
A Washington Star quip questions originality when confronted by quotes. An irritable man asks why nothing is original, and the response recalls that good ideas have long histories and were said before.
Willie Boerum asks if everyone in heaven must have a harp and if little boys can have tin horns, speaking earnestly about the nature of heavenly music.
A fragmented dialogue shows a tense exchange where one speaker mocks the other as uninteresting and uneducated. The sequence includes interruptions and evasive replies suggesting heated personal dynamics and possible mirror imagery.
The document lists cash on hand 5,575 47 and totals assets including mortgage loans 181,618 81, real estate 1 300 00 and fixtures 761 81. It shows receipts and disbursements with running stock 49,168 07 and withdrawals 20,225 00, ending cash on hand 170,816 16. The report includes a profit and loss section with premiums 3,348 14 and rents from property 1,468 25, plus interest and taxes figures and a closing certification by B. Squire, secretary.
In winter of 1898 R Wheeler of Northwood New York endured painful joints and body stiffness until applying Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports first use brought relief and he has worked steadily through the year. Sold by N G Woodward. Feb
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