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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
7
A child wanders among crowds crying for a parent and finds relief when the father appears. The scene contrasts fear with reunion and trust, ending with the speaker's doubt and hope. The piece attributes the lines to S. E. Kiser of the Chicago Record-Herald.
Hester pitches a continental newspaper trust to Morton, proposing a two-paper grid in 20 cities, a four new Sunday magazines, slimmed editorial staff, direct advertising with no agencies, and massive cost savings. Morton probes associates, eyes a formal proposal, and orders a written plan with detailed finance and timelines.
The morning finds Hes ter at the Record office sending a note to financier Palmer J Morton for an early interview on an important matter. He chats with Chalmers, visits the art department, and returns to his room, demonstrating lively spirits.
Little Mabel Ethel outshines other beaux by letting me stay in the room when you call, while she does not with the others. Mr Spoonaway blushes with gratification as he asks why.
A critique of the belief that modern hogs lack bone and the solution of feeding and exercise to improve bone strength. The article argues against crossing for bone, advocating balanced diets and ample exercise for brood sows and sires to maintain the current American hog type.
A commentator argues that profits grow with flock size if the same care is given. While ten hens can yield a reasonable profit, a thousand require extensive experience to balance feed and labor. Many fail when expanding due to neglect and lack of knowledge, though money is available in poultry with proper management.
C. R. Gentry notes in Ruralist that thoroughbreds and high grade steers cost less to maintain, mature faster, look better, and fetch higher prices than scrubs. He argues better care and appearance bring more pleasure and profits than coaxing scrappy, coarse-haired scrubs.
A New York woman recounts a cure from ovarian inflammation using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Adelaide Prahl describes severe pains, sickness, and fatigue, noting relief after early doses and urging others to try the remedy. A $5000 forfeit is offered if proof of genuineness is not produced.
A lighthearted quip from the Yonkers Statesman mentions Tom Lipton planning another visit to lift that cup, playing on the old joke that tea eases nerves despite the common belief it harms them.
A fragment from the Baltimore News captures a playful exchange by a piano where he asks about the preferred air and she quips about selling if he provides food and promises a millionaire in return.
New York reports January 19 prices for flour wheat corn oats hay and livestock with varied ranges. Cleveland Chicago Toledo and East Buffalo list grain meat and dairy figures including wheat futures and cattle lambs hogs and butter prices.
A Chicago Chronicle anecdote tells of a retired Washington officer famed at clubs, whose young son predicts he will follow in his father's path by contracting heart disease and joining the retired list when he grows up. The tale highlights state of health and career expectations.
Seaboard Air Line Railway of Portsmouth Virginia offers three Manatee County Florida booklets by Morton M. Cassaday describing the region's history climate healthfulness and fertile soil. The hand made pamphlets feature photographs and designs and appeal to investors growers tourists and sportsmen. Copies available from Seaboard representatives or the General Passenger Agent in Portsmouth.
A Cincinnati Enquirer note cites a Washington post office clerk who surrendered her husband to keep her job, condemning the postmaster general for a cruel order that may force many husbands from homes this cold winter.
Druggists report Peruna almanacs in stock and anticipate high demand due to astrology articles. A competent astrologist contributes the zodiac profiles, offering a near complete horoscope. A free questions and answers set on astrology is available, with a rush expected. ask your druggist early before supply ends.
The quotation features a student declaring plans to pursue a literary bent after graduation. A father comments on past college efforts, dismissing the son's ambition with a critique of prior performance.
Advertises Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders used in New York Children’s Home to treat colds feverishness constipation stomach teething disorders and worms. Price 25 cents sample free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also includes random quotes and testimonials.
A collection of vintage medical ads and jokes notes cures and tonics from laxatives to Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike’s Toothache Drops. It mentions refunds if failure and cites a Philadelphia Bulletin quote. Humorous quips about virtue and fashion accompany product pitches.
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