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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
3
Defiance Express is listed at the Defiance post office as second class mail matter. The Daily Evening Edition offers home delivery to the city and surrounding area with available subscription options and long distance and Northwestern telephone numbers for reference.
The article argues farm boys will occupy a larger role in state and national affairs as farming becomes a skilled, intelligent industry. It urges thorough agricultural training, understanding soil and stock management, and public participation, claiming preparation above drudgery yields higher returns and fewer abandoned farms.
The text notes no John Rockefeller III yet and says a future boy would be welcomed. It explains that if both Rockefeller grandsons die, the fortune passes to grandchildren and Mrs McCormick. It mentions Mrs Rockefeller Jr Abbie Aldrich, mother of a daughter born November 9, 2903.
A Williams classmate relays a story about ex Governor Briggs who wore a black stock without a collar. He supposedly pursued a young man enslaved to drink and promised never to drink again if the governor wore a collar, a pact the governor kept and the young man avoided alcohol thereafter.
The statement argues that only one life insurance policy should lapse, specifically the policy tied to the big companies implicated in the ongoing probe. The remark frames the lapse as a targeted action within the investigation’s scope.
The piece weighs Hearst's Democratic loyalty, noting southern skepticism and newspaper debates. It argues party fate hinges on Hearst's stance with Bryan, McClellan, and New York politics, suggesting rigid labels are fading in 1908.
Boston date November 22 reports that Gov. Douglas may run as a Democratic candidate in Massachusetts Eleventh district unless Congress acts on reciprocity tariff revision and ends the hides duty. The American Economist notes GOP leaders may hesitate to risk tariff disruption and accept a free trade Democrat or a tariff ripping Republican.
Collection of editorials and comments from multiple papers criticizing Democratic and Republican leaders. Mentions John Sharp Williams as minority leader with questions of effectiveness. References Bryan abroad and debates over tariff policies and party unity with remarks about Leader Williams and other figures.
Worcester Telegram argues against continental free trade and a universal North American tariff. It contends state sovereignty blocks unified policy, cites British interests and historical tea party lessons, and asserts tariffs protect industry, capital, and wages in the United States.
The piece notes washington chatter about Congress shirking work and adjourning early, with Panama emergency funds already passed and railway rate legislation likely to pass after debate. It forecasts a strengthening of the Republican party and a notable midterm election push in 1906.
The piece notes John Sharp Williams facing disunity in the Democratic caucus with five members in agreement hard to find. It cites Philadelphia Press on Williams’ troubles and Philadelphia Inquirer on a Democratic bid to blame Senator Lodge for Massachusetts GOP win as opening in tariff reform contest.
In a Steubenville circusEpisode the Bad Boy feeds a sacred cow cayenne pepper causing chaos as pa and Circassian beauties ride in a howdah. A fountain mishap drenches them. pa later meets John L. Sullivan, misidentifies him, fights, then makes peace.
The article describes the construction and planned voyage of the massive floating dry dock Dewey. It notes the U S Navy aims to provide independent docking facilities for battleships in the Philippines, detailing the daunting task of towing and deploying the enormous structure to Far East waters.
The Maryland Steel Company built the Dewey, the largest and most complete floating dry dock, able to lift 20 000 tons. It travels with three naval colliers across the Atlantic to Manila Bay, a 10 500 mile voyage expected to finish by Easter, carrying 30 crew and a full distilling plant for fresh water.
Prof Miller, speaking at Wesleyan in Middletown, said a girl's bite can cause quicker deadly effects than snake venom. He cited experiments, warned dentists, and urged parents to stop babies from chewing fingers to avoid fatal results.
The article argues leading New York hotels disfavor lone women guests. It claims women pay about 20 percent less for apartments, avoid bars, skimp on dining, entertain less, and often request extra services or bring pets without prior notice, increasing costs for the hotel. It notes women may demand assistance with clothing and expect more staff attention while not covering these costs.
A 1920s tone warns women against frequent motor car use to avoid fat and loss of figure. It argues sitting long hours and rushing air boost appetite, urging brisk walks, rides, or bicycle runs to exercise muscles and stay slim. It notes motor users tend to gain weight and have strong appetites.
Allan Jamison, cutting corn in Osage bottoms for Rev. M A Wolf, was knocked to the ground by an unseen force then regained consciousness. He later found two ears torn from the stalk, suggesting a struggle to free himself from large nubbins that held him down. The report comes from Jamison himself.
A witty Tid-Bits quip ponders if gifting scissors could sever friendship. She suggests a silver monogrammed pair would not harm ties, while the line hints at mischievous social lore in a light tenor.
A scientist claims a diet of saw milk could allow a person to reach 180 years. The remark invites skepticism about such an extreme longevity plan and practical desirability.
A witty exchange in Tit-Bits about a daughter making a piano talk leads to a sharp comeback from Mr. Comrox. The banter uses old fashioned phrases to comment on the imagined talking piano and its feared remarks.
A brief comedy note from the Cleveland Leader cites a man quitting cigarettes after learning a girl planned to gift him a box of cigars. The exchange hints at a humorous motive behind the decision.
Puck recounts a scene where yer officer fleet challenges another crew to a pie-eating contest and mocks a cook for a beau. The exchange hints at rivalries and playful bravado aboard ships in the era.
Dialogue from a Philadelphia Presa comic snippet shows Tess denying a scream at a kiss while Jess dismisses the moment as nonsense about a mustache tickle. The exchange highlights playful romance and humor in a light piece.
A reminiscence cites a claim that men average 12 000 and women 18 000 words daily with questions about observation methods. An English woman argues women are not inherently talkative and men may speak more overall due to greater important matters to say. Small talk remains a domestic asset.
The Lancet notes ozone traces in tunnels of the underground due to multiple electric discharges on the live rail. The remark highlights improved air quality on the line as a result of these effects.
In a breakfast exchange, Bessie protests a hoarseness dismissal and insists it is only a small pollywog, while her mother jokes about form. The light domestic scene appears in a Chicago Tribune excerpt.
A historical editorial argues that American universities are defined by football success, making reform of the game hard to achieve. It notes the sport’s central role shapes priorities, funding, and culture within campuses and broader college athletics.
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