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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
3
Eva faces Bertie’s sudden withdrawal as he plans to marry Maude Northam. At a dance Bertie confesses his love for Maude, while Eva contends with heartbreak and doubt, suspecting months of behind the scenes drama and social maneuvering.
A Sunday School lesson on Luke 2 40 52 and Matthew 2 13 25 with notes on Jesus growth wisdom and favor. It explains Jesus as a youth in Nazareth and his discussions with temple teachers, highlighting obedience to parents and divine mission. It includes point paragraphs from United Presbyterian and a brief reflection.
The piece traces White House nuptials and social life from Mrs Adams to Mrs Cleveland, noting receptions, gowns, and notable weddings including John Quincy Adams Jr, Dollys Madison era, Nellie Grant, and Alice Roosevelt, highlighting how the mansion hosted ceremonies and courtly society through two centuries.
President Roosevelt oversees The American Bison Society formed to save the dwindling buffalo. Fewer than 700 head remain beyond zoos, with Corbin and Pablo herds over 100 each, risking inbreeding and disease without government ownership and broad public support.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a cemetery at Jefferson and Sixteenth where aging monuments mark how time erodes memory. Wind and weather erase inscriptions, and some stones are already nearly illegible, with fallen markers foretelling future loss of the tales. Among the oldest inscriptions lies a tale awaiting full fading.
Tomb of Capt. Isham Talbot, who died July 30, 1829 aged eighty one, erected by Doc J M Talbot in memory of his father. The veteran served in the Revolution, fought at Brandywine Germantown and Monmouth, visited Kentucky in 179, and battled Indians at the Lower Blue Licks. Other graves mark cared for family plots as weathered oaks and elms guard their sleepers.
A May 1863 incident aboard the Benton near Vicksburg recalls Maj. Gen. Grant's staff visiting the river ironclad. When Whistling Dick fires a seven inch shell, army officers rush to protect themselves behind the pilot-house, sparking a navy boast about the crew's precautions and a sharp General’s retort. The tale notes the general’s bravery and later repeated reactions to the heavy shot.
A Greek queen is credited as the only woman admiral in history after receiving an award from the late Russian czar who greatly admired his beautiful cousin.
A Yonkers Statesman fragment notes questions about a late uncle who served as a director at a major insurance firm and who later left a financial dispute or unresolved funds to heirs. The piece hints at inquiries into who ultimately received the money.
A man arrested overnight for disturbing the peace faces a justice who presses him for words. The prisoner mutters outrage, while the judge imposes ten dollars or ten days, then adds ten dollars more. The exchange ends with a quip about the judge’s repartee.
Mohammedans in Bengal organize demonstrations for partition of the presidency to annoy Hindus who oppose it. The scene reflects mounting religious and political friction as demands for division gain traction.
Paris correspondent for Pall Mall Gazette reports after an anti tuberculosis congress that half the population of Paris is currently suffering from imaginary tuberculosis with social fear and mock concern.
A quote from the Detroit Free Press on speaking about others urges words to pass three sieves: true, kind, and necessary, before being spoken. The line emphasizes thoughtful communication and restraint in addressing or discussing people.
A Philadelphia lawyer recalls a French tutor who stressed regularity and precision. The tutor urged punctuality by citing the sun rising exactly at daybreak, never earlier, never later, as a guiding example.
M and Mme Edouard Monou announce the death of their faithful servant Mme Gabrielle Thomasset aged 89. She had served the family for 76 years in succession, marking a long tenure in Geneva society.
The wife of a famous author pursues a growing collection of trees as a hobby, citing the appeal of nature and variety. Amid rising coal prices she maintains frugal routines while expanding her arboreal interests.
A Douglas Kansas Tribune editorial condemns mixing sacred prayers with casual talk and questions why devout conduct is judged lunacy while casual cussing is tolerated. The piece argues many people blur lines between reverence and impropriety in daily speech.
A reader quote from the Houston Post wonders why flats are called so, suggesting the term stems from their narrow design. The brief exchange captures a light, humorous note on housing terminology.
A brief exchange from the Houston Post repeats a sibling’s alleged flaws. The narrator insists love outweighs accusations of criminality dishonesty and drinking, elevating a million-worth relation as enough to justify affection.
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press notes a curdling storm as a clubberly quip about arriving home before a storm. Lushaway replies that storms never break at his house until he arrives.
A logger near Dry Creek, West Virginia, found a shell embedded in a cedar log. The shell from an eight pounder, fired at the battle of Rocky Gap on August 26–27, 1863, likely came from Ewings battery. James F. Hays recalls the clash fought near White Sulphur Springs with heavy losses. five missing men from his company were Daniel A. George, Samuel A. Caldwell, Simon P. Cravener, Joseph Stoughton, and Robert Young.
A musician at a general officer's funeral erred due to lack of first class horsemanship. The sergeant's reprimand advised focusing one eye on the bugler one on the drum major and the fist on the adjutant to avoid further mistakes.
Mrs. Timpson, aged 102, died in Banff. Born in 1804, she recalled as an 11 year old the signals that proclaimed Waterloo's victory. Her memory remained sharp until near the end.
Col. John Singleton Mosby the ex Confederate scout is still living and practicing law in San Francisco. He was born in 1833 and educated at the University of Virginia.
The smallest holes cut by modern machinery measure one thousandth of an inch. A machine bores sapphires rubies and pearls at 22 000 revolutions per minute.
Thousands of farmers answered the advertisement by a man who claimed to offer a method to produce a pound of butter from a pint of milk and a teaspoonful of his preparation.
A National Tribune poem honors the soldier and especially his wife Harriet D. Brihk. It notes the husband gave his life for country while the wife bore the personal cost, offering deep tribute to her sacrifice and support.
During the Russo Japanese War dogs proved invaluable in the ambulance corps and received Red Cross badges in the form of tiny blanket decorations. The dog ambulance corps earned a strong record in Manchuria rescuing hundreds of wounded soldiers.
Texas plans to pay 900000 in pensions to Confederate veterans in fiscal years 1906 and 1907 and to spend 154538 on support of the Confederate home.
Nell a cross bred Leeds terrier known for killing 80 rats in 20 minutes and a record 170 rats in one night has died. The feat highlighted her fame among animal lovers and field workers in Leeds England.
The Old Navy Plug debate centers on replacing traditional tobacco with manufactured cut tobacco in the British navy. Opinion is split as sailors weigh tradition against modern substitutes.
Belgian explorer M. Arctowski outlines a project to explore regions around the south pole using motor cars fitted with ice skates for travel on the ice.
West End shops invite American women visitors to quote prices in dollars and cents. The practice aims to ease shopping and reflect the clientele’s expectations during trips to London.
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