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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
6
A brief reader notice lists rates or numbers as $1.75 and $1.00 followed by references to Northwestern Telephone No 34 and Long Distance Telephone No 14.
The article argues that mental calmness is essential for precise feats of skill. Fear and anxiety disrupt muscle control, reducing performance in activities from juggling to shooting. With practice, confident calmness becomes a habit, benefiting all games of skill and life.
The Kansas town boasts a new gasoline garage as a symbol of social status surpassing other cities with breweries salt works woolen mills and packing houses. The Gazette hails Emporia's early adoption of a livery for automobiles, declaring it a marker of wealth and aristocracy.
A call to action condemns the refusal of American voters to engage in elections. It contrasts this with the Russian peasantry fighting for governance and warns that ignorance and despotism thrive when citizens neglect their political duties and abandon the ballot.
In a statistical report, Dr Chauvel notes 668 appendicitis cases in French military hospitals. Of these 668, 180 had operations and 480 received medical treatment. Among the non operated 480, three deaths occurred, while among the operated 180, 23 deaths occurred.
A Kansas man who helps with housework refused the task calling it not man’s work. His wife quoted II Kings xxi 23 and read that “wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish.” He remains at the chore, unchanged by the biblical appeal.
A Michigan court holds wives are entitled to only one half of their husbands income and advises men it may deter divorce by limiting alimony payments. The ruling is described as a deterrent to marriage breakups and framed against street car fare costs.
The mayor of Bayonne New Jersey has been presented with a petition seeking formation of a squad of uniformed women police. A playful aside notes a helmet worn crookedly in the crowd.
An Albany Journal reflection argues that the Democratic push for tariff reform is a revived, noise driven bid unlikely to attract broad support. It contends voters remember the 1890s distress and that current prosperity reduces demand for tariff changes, urging the public to dismiss the issue at the upcoming elections.
A Chicago Inter Ocean view argues Bryan’s Berlin rhetoric shows no move toward world rotation ends. It states he remains radical on free silver socialism and isms, and that Republicans must uphold national prosperity without embracing radical changes, regardless of candidate.
A collage of editorials weighs Mr. Bryan’s prospects and party strategies. Notes cite possible acceptance timing, Democratic conventions hesitating to endorse Hearst, and Republican plans to back Bryan if needed. Analysts hint at tariff debates and Bryan’s international travels shaping future moves.
The article discusses W. J. Bryan's stance on 1908 politics with possible early nomination talk by some state conventions. It notes his comments on reform, bimetallism, and government ownership versus socialism, and warns about other Democrats courting reformers while Bryan remains cautious.
The Lewiston Journal argues that the prosperous period under the Dingley tariff benefits the nation while criticizing opponents. It notes shoe production, $8 million in shoe exports to 85 countries, and large imports of sugar, coffee, raw silk, and silk goods, highlighting gaps in domestic supply.
The Washington Post argues that protectionism is a settled national policy with many protectionists in the Democratic ranks. It notes that even in 1892 a protective tariff was enacted under Cleveland era politics and that Democratic congressmen nationwide defend local industries, from South Carolina and Texas to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The Chicago Tribune notes Mr. Bryan may gain material for The Third Battle from his boom, urging readers to subscribe to The Commoner. The American Economist questions if $50,000,000 in gold imports would occur under an adverse trade balance common with free trade tariffs.
A Union soldier recalls leading Gen. J D Stevenson and staff over a dangerous ridge between Logan's batteries and Fort Hill near Vicksburg. Sharpshooter fire erupted as cavalry troopers yelled for the group to drop. The staff survived unscathed. the general warned never to repeat the ride.
Mrs M scolds a maid for keeping her mouth open while serving. the maid responds, I opened it, in a brief anecdote from Everybody's Magazine presented in a period tone.
A quoted remark describes a detainee protesting a five day confinement for failing to recognize the guard officer last night. The speaker emphasizes they did not see the officer.
In a courtroom exchange a millionaire confesses the dealer sold him the so called old master cheap. The judge probes motive revealing the dealer knew the buyer.
A dialogue captures a sufferer asking an architect to place windows so his wife cannot think it is raining in any of them at night. The exchange reflects clever wordplay on visibility and misperception.
An American Tribune reminiscence recalls a young lieutenant in the First Michigan who, trying to ride with military airs, lost his hat when his horse passed under a tree. The regiment teased him as he marched with a white aunt Dinah kerchief tied over his head, keeping morale high for days.
Giuseppe Rossi from Italy attacked a German cleaner using a worn flag on Washingtons birthday in the Street of all Nations New York. Police detained him and a magistrate heard his claim that she used the flag to wipe mud from the school grounds while he saluted the flag.
During a 1863 march from Frederick City to Gettysburg, Sergt. Jordan of the Nineteenth Maine endures a huge knapsack amid heat and dust. A horseman jokes about the weight, and Jordan retorts. The rider removes his hat rim and reveals General Hancock, who commends him.
A customer requests immediate delivery of his machine as the shop notes his unit is the only one usable. The head man replies delivery today is not feasible. The exchange highlights urgency and limited availability within the workshop.
Tobacco served as legal tender in the American colonies under British rule, functioning as currency alongside other forms of payment. The practice tied money and trade to a tangible agricultural product, shaping early colonial economies and daily commerce.
A saying compares a woman's pocketbook to a man's suitcase, claiming women can hold more items in a pocketbook than men can fit in a suitcase. The remark highlights gendered humor about personal belongings and packing.
Washington Star notes a congress member asking why Wyndham Long dictates all his letters. The stenographer replies he could not give speeches this session, so dictation lets him hear his own voice.
A court exchange features a prisoner asked about a verb form. The judge grins as the inmate replies with a playful mispronunciation claiming he skidded for the act. The moment underscores courtroom humor amid legal proceedings.
A Washingtonian recalls a near-miss in an electric car, noting the brake failure and the grip on steering as the vehicle descended a hill. He describes the rapid sequence of sensations before impact, emphasizing the dominance of vehicle control over fear of injury.
Consul Harris from Mannheim reports a German manufacturer notes success comes from workers’ welfare. He cites employer housing meals fuel pensions and schools as duties. 1905 imperial insurance shows $111.86 million in benefits for accidents sickness and pensions plus $27.61 million in worker welfare funds.
A Cleveland Leader quotation notes two girls who appear close due to shared interests yet express that their bond rests on mutual enmity toward the same individuals. The remark underscores social logic of in-group alignment based on common adversaries.
Olszewski liquefies helium to 271.3 degrees below zero, about 11 degrees colder than Dewar’s hydrogen, within roughly 2 degrees of the supposed absolute zero. The result prompts questions whether 273.7 degrees below water’s freezing point is truly absolute zero.
Comic exchanges unfold as a pedlar and a business man clash over ink use and fountain pens. A diagnosis scene follows with a woman declaring no organic lesion, noting a heart palpitation from cigarettes. The piece ends with a young man resolving to avoid dating medical students.
A Philadelphia Press quip mocks duties on European visits noting heiresses returning with foreign nobles could make the government owe them money if ad valorem duties applied.
A Detroit Free Press item notes Blank began as a rose specialist but insects devoured his blooms. He redirected to entomology and now pursues bugs with renewed enthusiasm, finding variety and interest in his new subject.
A playful exchange between a bright new safe ty pin and an ordinary pin centers on status and class. The bright pin insists it holds superiority, while the ordinary pin counters with its own credentials and humor. The Philadelphia Press anecdote reflects lighthearted schoolhouse satire.
A dialogue from Philadelphia Press features Mrs Housekeep asking for food while Hungry Higgins declines wood cutting, citing a hot day and preference for winter work like shoveling snow. The exchange highlights humorous social interplay over labor and hunger.
A Chicago Daily News exchange reveals a correspondent seeking the country’s top stamp collectors and the editor affirming their inclusion. The brief note notes the correspondent will reply with stamp material.
A brief item notes a couple planning to marry quietly and conceal the marriage from others. The bride proposes acting to avoid notice while the groom agrees that she should carry the suitcase to avoid suspicion. The report appears in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
A Chicago Tribune aphorism notes the need to face hard truths as every man must endure his share of hardship before death. The line emphasizes acceptance and resilience in difficult times.
A Chicago Daily News quip contrasts a Ohio inventor of wireless telegraphy with a Kentucky moonshiner in his state who allegedly invented snakeless liquor. The exchange ends with a jovial note on genius versus prohibition-era cunning.
A seven year old rushes in with a garbled quote about "physical torture twice a week" attributed to a judge. The scribbled line reflects a child's misinterpretation of parental or judicial discussion, not an actual court order.
The Washington Star quotes a back and forth about a child reciting a piece and the mixed reactions it provokes. The remark highlights tension between demand for performance and desire for quiet in public spaces.
A courtroom quip recalls a student’s fear of math when asked to define an isosceles triangle. The boy answers with a humorous line about being punished for not knowing. The exchange highlights schoolroom memory referenced by the judge.
A despondent girl tells the Washington Star she must practice piano five hours daily. She explains the reason: her parents dislike their new neighbors.
Miss Pendley tears up as she warns I will live to regret speaking to her. Miss Tartan retorts she hopes not and adds she would be sorry to live until the world ends.
The Houston Post cites a dispute between two men arguing over the wording of the Lord's Prayer. The exchange highlights a fervent debate on a familiar religious text.
In whispered exchanges Brownson confirms to Joneley that he will marry. Joneley asks for the bride’s name and Brownson reveals the woman is a widow, known to be frequently widowed.
A brief dialogue between two characters hints at a playful misunderstanding about learning dancing by mail. The Girl asserts talent by style and stance, while the Bashful Man questions the method, suggesting a humorous misinterpretation of instruction.
A Philadelphia Press exchange notes a cigar maker who initially claimed to never smoke but began smoking to fuel his advertising. The public figure reportedly justified the switch by the allure of his own advertisements, illustrating a promotional pivot.
A seaside maid and her summer companion enjoy an unspeaking, moonlit moment of happiness. The scene evokes quiet romance as an unnamed judge figure presides or observes. The mood is calm and intimate with no interruption or disclosure of further action.
A facetious note from Meggen dorfler Blaetter quoting a man who advertised for a wife by stressing cooking skill while claiming wealth or beauty were unimportant. The ad backfired, leaving him living on samples from people’s offerings.
The excerpt reflects a playful line about labor and affection driving work ethic. It contrasts hard work with the idea that a partner’s money or sparkle motivates labor and daily effort.
A humorous Yonkers Statesman snippet shows a new girl asking for an alarm clock. The mistress replies neither she nor her husband needs one as they are early risers, implying one will wake the other by knocking.
A Yonkers column recalls a comic scene in which a soprano’s terrier and a basso’s brindle bulldog clashed during a last night rehearsal. The playful quarrel ends with lighthearted chuckles among the singers.
A Detroit Free Press item notes a quarrel between Mr and Mrs Blank last night. The husband reportedly had to apologize before leaving for work, with jokes about his trouble tying his necktie.
In a Milwaukee Sentinel quote, a man praises his wife for her knowledge of parliamentary law after a woman's club display, noting she has served as speaker of their house for 15 years. The remark highlights recognition of female leadership in a social context.
A short quotation note cites contrast between enjoying spring and the grind of life, attributed to a New York Herald source line fragment. The snippet reflects a seasonal theme and newspaper voice despite incomplete context.
The Washington Star editorial weighs effort and pride as Semeidler comments that one could have done it better while toiling toward lasting achievement and public duty.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a officer addressing a young boy named Bobbie about his savings after a preliminary examination. The exchange notes Bobbie’s age and his five dollars saved, hinting at a social interaction in a domestic or policing context.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip notes a humor piece about a drowning aid book worn like a life preserver. The joke imagines a manual with a page 57 instruction guiding swimmers during emergencies. The item illustrates lightened urban humor.
A humorous exchange from Ti-Bits notes a dentist naming his office a dental parlor. The quip compares drawing-room to dental parlor as a more fitting term, reflecting lighthearted office naming trends.
A Yonkers exchange features Yeasi asking if his wife argues often and Crimsonbeak replying that it is not arguing since all talking comes from one side. The dialogue is brisk and witty with a tone of everyday theater.
A brief quoted exchange features Mrs. Goldrox praising her daughter’s singing and flawless fingerwork, noting she always performs well and does not vary. The Milwaukee Sentinel is cited as the source of the dialogue.
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