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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1904
Page
2
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The article notes a 2000 rider bicycle run in Cleveland signaling a revival of cycling. It argues bicycles have shifted from fad to utilitarian transport and healthful outdoor exercise, praised by doctors for boosting circulation and mental vigor, with workers widely adopting cycling for daily commutes.
The New York Mail notes a surge in biographies over the past year and recent predecessors. It cites English works on Gladstone and Spencer as well as American autobiographies of Hoar Villard and Gordon. It also highlights Civil War era figures like Grant and Sherman telling their stories beyond personal journals.
The World To Day reports a rubber plant thriving in Colorado at 5 000 to 12 000 feet altitude. This discovery ends fears of a global rubber shortage by showing a tropical crop could grow in harsh arid plateaus and mesas.
Rice remains China and Japan’s main staple but wheat is gaining strength as Manchuria becomes a major wheat producer. Harbin hosts large flour mills serving the Russian base. Much farming uses primitive methods with flail thrashing despite some American machinery.
A speech asserts freedom of speech does not grant criminal acts and liberty does not mean anarchism. The United States has deported an anarchist and criminal element, with the Supreme Court endorsing the action. The public is urged to support government efforts to remove those who seek its overthrow.
The quotation laments auto racing as a perilous sport where even the best intentions cannot prevent risking lives. It reflects the dangerous reputation of early motorsport and the fatal stakes faced by participants.
A tone of grim humor suggests a natural foe may curb gypsy moths as a parasite targets the pest. The speaker muses that a mosquito might suffer a similar fate, imagining a personal enemy pursuing it.
A quirky note references the fourpacement era and the sudden shift away from tan shoes once worn by fashionable crowds. The casual recollection hints at changing styles and the nostalgia of a past wardrobe staple.
The public shows little anxiety about a proposed combine of broom makers. Critics warn against potential monopoly on "the rag" in the trade, while supporters argue for standardized quality and fair pricing.
Ashington reports outline a Democratic campaign booklet to argue that U S prosperity is illusory. It cites Labor Bureau data on prices and wages, claiming higher costs but modest gains, while praising Republican growth since 1896 and accusing Democrats of political desperation.
The piece critiques Mr. Cleveland’s explanation of repeated bond issues under his administration. It notes treasury depletion from 1894 to 1895 and argues the root cause was Cleveland’s economic policy, which allegedly shattered public and business confidence, forcing bond sales to maintain the gold reserve.
A compilation of brief editorial takes from multiple papers. Remarks touch on Admiral Bryan's naval actions, Oregon Democrat resolutions, Republican congressmen winning by large margins, Henry Loomis Nelson on Olney, Bryan’s potential St Louis convention surprise, party unity in Illinois, Chairman Jones on acceptable Democrats, and a critique of Dem expectations and presidential booms. Strong entities include Bryan Olney Springfield St Louis Indianapolis Troy Michigan.
Historians note that the first Republican platform was adopted on July 6 1854 in Jackson Michigan. The pledge urged uniting to oppose the spread of slavery and defend republican government. The party formed as abolition and anti-slavery sentiments spread across northern states.
The article surveys American interest in Swiss peaks and guides, noting mis en scene of Mis chabel and Weisshorn. It discusses guiding skill differences, dangers in the Alps including storms, falling rocks and treacherous grass slopes, and the allure of panoramic alpine views.
The Bryan position claims Democrats who opposed him in 1896 and 1900 should not later control the party. His hold is said to have waned yet he entered a Democratic National Convention largely unknown and left famous. It remains to be seen if he can influence the St Louis convention significantly.
At Osaka the so called Manchester of Japan among 58,000 workers, 13,000 are under 14. Certain industries such as matches and mats employ nearly all children aged seven or eight, working about 12 hours daily.
A sycamore statue in the museum of Gizon remains sound and natural in appearance though nearly 6000 years old. The ancient wood’s durability underscores the artifact’s resilience and age.
An usher refuses to move a ticket holder to a new seat after she reports a broken chair. The incident leads to a nearby patron noting his back is broken as he sits in the same faulty seat. Management benefits financially from the broken seat as it lures extra ticket sales.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quotes Dickey Pa arguing a convincing speaker is one who stops talking before his audience grows weary. The remark contrasts talkative rhetoric with concise, effective delivery.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune note questions Masthead Smith’s authority at home. Mrs Smith denies control while sources observe his routine selection of all new wallpaper.
Joe McGinnity advocates appointing ex catchers as ball and strike umpires to improve accuracy. He notes pitchers lose confidence from miscalls and singles out Charlie Zimmer as a prime example of behind the plate watching every pitch. He says current umpires duck their heads, missing strikes.
Silk O'Loughlin defends his umpiring stance claiming he never misses a ball or strike and rejects admitting mistakes. He argues there are no close calls, only safe or out, and urges players to accept officials as an unavoidable evil and focus on playing. He notes umpires can be misled by behind fielder positions yet try to do their best amid contested calls.
C L Teetzel Clayton L Teetzel longtime amateur athletic figure named to run the University of Michigan summer gymnasium He previously directed athletics for three years at Ypsilanti State Normal He played for Englewood Chicago Orchard Lake and Michigan and held a university track record for a quarter and tied the indoor 40 yard dash He is described as a notable honest athlete.
Walter J Travis, American amateur golf champion, defeated E D Blackwell four up and three to play to claim the British championship at Sandwich near London. Also noted: Mishawaka pigeons set a 300 mile speed record by finishing in five hours from Louisiana Missouri, wind favorable. George Leander, Chicago, plans European racing summer after strong six day finish. Sir Modred the stallion dies at 27 at Rancho del Paso, sire of many racers. Michigan leads Western collegiate meet with 32 points, Chicago 28, Wisconsin 25.
The miners at Myndd Menigdd colliery in Swansea Wales hold daily worship in a chapel near the shaft bottom. Light comes from a single Davy safety lamp over the pulpit, with the oldest miner typically officiating.
Naggus asks about the magazine story couple while Borus agrees to marry them in the last chapter. The exchange ends with Naggus saying it will serve them right. from the Chicago Tribune.
A court exchange imagines work life at a firm with the junior partner declining vacation and the senior partner proposing to notify the bondsman and hire an expert, framed as a witty courtroom moment.
Ornithologist Ernest Harold Baynes explains barn swallows and related species, detailing flight, speed, nesting preferences, mud nests under eaves and inside openings, egg characteristics, and field marks. He highlights purple martins as the largest, bank swallows near sandbanks, tree swallows in holes, and the swallow’s beneficial role in insect control.
In a Chicago Chronicle item, two old ladies recount a case of love at first sight aboard a street car. A young man, hanging to a strap, leaps up to offer his seat to a pretty girl, drawing amused reactions. Edna notes the moment proves the couple spoke not.
A brief verse note reflects on mutual loans of affection and reciprocity. The speaker insists that when the other requests what was given, the speaker will not withhold the favors or kisses once bestowed, underscoring a pledge of balanced exchange.
Filkins visits Dobbs in his office while he is away and comments on the locked drawers. Dobbs questions how such a short absence would invite meddling and notes his drawers are secured.
A humorous quip from the Chicago American wonders aloud about locating a brother through an X-ray machine. The joke plays on surreal image and wordplay, reflecting lighthearted newspaper humor of the era. The line twists expectations and showcases a playful tone.
A brief verse lauds someone who keeps a cheerful grin through difficulties and stumbles, praising steady optimism in all conditions as Baltimore News notes.
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt shows Floramay asking if the earth came before man and her mother replying that it was likely known he would want the earth first after his arrival. The exchange captures a playful parental wisdom tone.
A brief poetic note from the Times-Democrat reflects a fleeting connection as the speaker and a woman glimpse each other and feel an instant, almost fated bond. The fragment suggests a shared moment beyond words.
A brief Chicago Tribune quip features a pair of men discussing rumors about conversation topics. One says he asked if the girls were talking about them and learns they were discussing one thing and another.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip has an old farmer remarking on a city amateur’s pig feeding claim. The city newcomer replies that the pigs eat corn in the mouth, provoking a humorous back and forth about rural and urban farming knowledge.
New York Weekly notes that Jimson-Is Jackson is reportedly prospering as he starts referring to his customers as his clientele. The remark suggests growing success in attracting repeat business.
Miss Tartan admits she is not gifted and apologizes for yawning as Mr Grimdeth responds kindly. The Chicago Tribune quote captures a shy polite exchange about fatigue and social embarrassment.
A Tit-Bits quip says a man who married money suffers from matrimonial dyspepsia because his wife never agrees with him and is too rich. The joke hinges on class and marital discord.
A fragment from Fliegende Blaetter presents a dialogue with a dramatic line about protection and a grim wish from a father figure. The quotation contrasts military posturing with personal risk and family tension, set in a wartime or era of resistance.
A brief quip scene in a Brookly n Life cartoon where a butcher jokes about supporting the new minister by buying more meat for his large family. The minister asks why the butcher hasn’t attended church, and the butcher explains his patronage as a gesture of goodwill.
A Brooklyn Life item notes Mrs. Nufarmer remarks on eggs unfit to eat and Mr. Nufarmer replies the Plymouth Rock hen plans to sit, implying an incubation effort or broodiness amid household concerns.
A judge questions a witness about her age and mishears the reply. The witness answers thirty years, leading to a quick quip about thirty months. The exchange appears in the Chicago Daily News with light courtroom humor.
A brief Cincinnati Enquirer note records a playful exchange where a youth calls himself ardent and a maiden rejects him saying she cannot be his belle, indicating social courting norms in a lighthearted back-and-forth.
In a Fliegende Blaetter report, Prof Stickinmud suffers an explosion during a gasoline launch and plunges into the lake while testing his improved air ship. Local observers describe the mishap and its uncertain outcome.
A Cleveland Leader verse describes a man who fishes endlessly without a bite. He entertains friends by claiming he created something from nothing through his tall tale.
Silas and Cyrus recount a chaotic scene in Chicago with a man brought home in a wheelbarrow after a night out. The incident centers on an alleged drink related dispute and a reckless skate through a yard.
A reader from New York Telegram laments buying patent leather shoes that failed after three weeks as the patent abruptly expired, leaving the wearer tired and frustrated with the purchase.
A Chicago Journal quip notes a brother sent to prison for life. The remark jokes he is too delicate to complete the sentence.
A Washington Star column remarks that people differ in how they act in public life with some speaking and others funding. It contrasts statesmen who voice opinions with those who fund campaigns.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger quip notes a husband arriving at two in the morning and his wife delivering a scathing rebuke using every word in the vocabulary. The joke plays on the sting of a sharp but humorous domestic remark.
A witty quip on baby naming and the common John Smith, suggesting a name may shield or confuse identity in police reports. The joke frames common surnames as potential confusion in records and public notice.
A Washington Star exchange shows Senator Sorghum noting investigations sometimes fail to settle matters and instead uncover many unwanted facts. The remark emphasizes the unintended outcomes of inquiry and public scrutiny.
In a light exchange from the Chicago Daily News a bashful young man asks if all should kiss two conjunctions while the fair man in the parlor replies he cannot decline. The playful banter centers on language and social notice.
Mrs Middlenotch proposes a reception while Mr Middlenotch questions the motive. The cook complains about limited assortment citing literal clubs since her arrival, as noted in the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Yonkers Statesman reports that Arabs greet each other with multiple handshakes, sometimes repeated seven times or more, a practice described as a tedious waste of time and courtesy.
Mrs Knicker contemplates a divorce as Mrs Becker aims to obtain a court decision dissolving her marriage in New York. The brief notes reflect social headlines of marital status and court action.
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