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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
6
A clipped quote from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a medical case where the doctor diagnosed the illness but payment ran out, forcing the patient to abandon pursuit. The line highlights financial limits impacting medical care and resolution.
A reflective aphorism notes it is easier to ignore others’ good points than to ignore scandal, suggesting nature may influence this bias.
A brief verse noting some girls lack wit in whist games, as quoted from Puck. It satirizes feminine cleverness and humorous social commentary of the era.
A brief comic line from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat shows a morning exchange as He Ah invites Miss Bright ly to skate and she declines, citing she has been sitting all morning.
A satirical quip credits the surgeon who saved Mr Tightfist from a near death with the hardest part of practice being collecting the money. The line is delivered with a wry smile, illustrating a darkly humorous view of medical bravado and financial pressures.
A courtroom exchange shows a newlywed and a bachelor debating spending money. The judge notes a married man tends to buy something for his wife rather than pursue a separate romance.
The quip notes a cautious chat about health, where one speaker avoids prompting a long medical tale. A witty aside reflects social nerves about discussing personal well being without inviting a rambling disclosure.
A health resort proprietor credits advertising for the springs cure claims. A visitor asks for the source of the remedy’s fame, and the owner responds that his advertising has helped attract patrons and strengthen reputations.
An old man asks if a swell youth is bright while his daughter notes she has had little chance to judge. She says she has met him only in society. The exchange appears in Tit-Bits reflecting social perception and a shy evaluation of youth.
A veteran preacher expounds Peter's call to service, stressing that election requires diligent effort. It traces Peter's fall, repentance, and reinstatement, outlining a no-fall pathway from faith to love. The piece links Christ's forgiveness to a renewed, abundant entrance into the kingdom.
A Boston Watchman reflection cites Henry II’s rumored monk vow, urging obedience to a holy guide yet returning to rule. It argues religion should permeate life not replace it, urging scrutiny of calls to religious reform as not always divine.
A Baptist Union reflection contrasts Jesus tempted to use the right aims by wrong means with believers tempted toward easy routes to glory. It stresses method over achievement and asks the divine guide to stay on the righteous path.
Henry Ward Beecher speaks on how signs of a person’s life appear in their bearing and scent. He argues spiritual experience leaves sacred tokens in eyes, words, and demeanor that reveal heaven’s touch beyond ordinary toil.
An early look at summer fashions notes that fabrics appear more refined and dainty. Foulards in chiffon with lace stripes, satin and colored ground patterns, and neat checks lead the trend. Linen and linen blends rise in popularity with knicker textures, smooth whites, and linen gowns set to dominate wardrobes.
Lace trimmings including berthe, fichu, and jabot gain prominence as lace dresses and accessories transform day and evening bodices. A lace yoke dinner sacque and cascade frill on bands offer easy versatility for turning plain gowns into smart attire, Ellen Osmonde notes.
In a quip from the New York Herald a market gossip notes Squallop as the stingiest man in the United States with money to burn. The columnist jokes that if he takes wealth to the afterlife, he will have a chance to burn it.
The jury delivered a not guilty verdict. The judge admonished the prisoner to avoid bad company, warning he may not appear again soon. The exchange echoed in Tit Bits as a terse courtroom vignette.
A witty exchange between a reforming husband and his wife about organizing the house. She jokes about knowing where his late hours are kept, and he allows things to continue as usual in a light satirical note from Tit-Bits.
In a Penn Punch Bowl quip a cannibal chief asks if luncheon is ready. The cook answers politely that the guest is not ready yet as he is combing his hair. The exchange uses humor to portray expectations and prep delays.
A ledger of BR and term township residents with addresses and expiration dates. It lists Adams F I Sheets Jewell RR2 Def May 22 03 and multiple others including Defiance residents C H Hunter C E Maxwell and John Berger with varying May dates. Milford has no qualified Squire.
A list of postoffice assignments for clerks and officials including Adams Chil Bidlack Defiance Route 2 George Heatley Sherwood W Huff Defiance Hicksville P M Birdsall Highland W M Stone Route 3 E O Stone Hicks ville Serrill Mark Center S I Gruner Defiance Geo Wirth Defiance Tiffin T E Shuter Evansport Washington J W Garber Ayersville S K Philips Ayersville R H Gleason Defiance Geo Shepard Mark J Cline Mark Center Sherwood H C C Lindersmith Sherwood Evansport Special District T E Shuter Evansport
The Kansas City Journal reports passersby asking a farmer if he wants to invest a thousand dollars for 500 percent monthly gains. An onlooker jokes the passerby resembles famous financiers like Jay Gould or Jay Cooke, while family banter notes the ruse.
In a small cafe a waiter apologizes for limited stock. Cholly requests ham and eggs with fried potatoes and coffee, while the server offers any breakfast item available. The scene captures a brisk morning exchange and menu constraints.
A witty Tit Bits quip describes a man confessing to stealing a kiss from another girl causing his fiancée Miss Boodle to end their engagement. The exchange features a corseted joke about propriety and mistaken affection.
The judge notes one of the strangest marriages on record, describing that both sets of parents were present and the ceremony was performed openly by their own clergyman. The unusual union drew attention for its transparent, conventional setup.
Ethel and Jerrold discuss a melancholy friend who married in haste and now repents. Jerrold notes the man is an artist and wed to his art, reflecting on the consequences of hasty vows.
Five year old Jack arrived home crying after a classmate hit him. Asked why he did not retaliate he replied that he did hit back first, stating I hit him back first.
The Rev Dr Orthodox says all souls in the hereafter will continue earthly work. Mrs Wayupp adds a humorous twist noting there will be dry goods stores to shop in. Source quotes from N Y Weekly.
A humorous quip from the New York Herald portrays a judge remarking on a bigamy verdict while the prisoner offers to leave punishment to the judge. The exchange highlights a legal proceeding and the consequence of two marriages.
A playful exchange features a young woman declaring no kisses from men and an old bachelor advising her to quit onions, captured in a lighthearted Chicago Tribune moment.
A witty Baltimore News quip notes Miss Scavengellough's poodle died yesterday and was said to be awfully pathetic. The joke pivots on whether the dog died before or after doctors had abandoned hope.
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