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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
3
A poem by E. H. Foss reflects on human worth and divine decree. It compares God to a sculptor who fashions the living image of man while noting mortal flaws and the patient, persuasive love that seeks ascent toward a heavenly end.
A sweeping Civil War scene unfolds with political infighting, casualties, and looming battles. Senator Benton rallies Western support for Lincoln as officers face grave strain at the front. A wounded officer named Chilton is helped to safety amid shifting lines and dusk combat.
In Washington DC a distraught colonel receives news of his wife’s death as his Fifth New York regiment nears deployment. President Lincoln arrives at dawn to offer orders allowing him to bury his wife before rejoining his duty, a moment of quiet humanity amid the siege and march toward the Potomac. The scene contrasts Lincoln’s resolve with intimate mercy as Benton consoles the colonel and the division moves toward a grim war front.
The narrative follows Gibbon led Iron Brigade confronting Lee near Antietam. Seventh loses a third of its men, Black Hats pull serious duty, Napoleons and Foot guns fight hard as Confederate forces under Longstreet, Jackson, and Kemper suffer heavy losses. Doubleday leads a dawn attack crossing the Antietam, striking Hooker’s line on the flank. The scene foreshadows a brutal day as Lee’s forces, though outnumbered, rally at McClellan’s larger opposing force. To Be Continued.
Millicent hides a crowd of visiting young men to boost her appeal while she awaits a truly preferred suitor. The piece argues this flirtatious social game harms both the steady suitor and the ones kept on the sidelines, warning readers to beware the substitution lover and the hurt it may cause.
The article notes fashion trends favoring close fitting waists with draped fullness in the upper sleeves. It presents a design suitable for a costume bodice or similar garment and discusses how this silhouette dominates current styles.
An article outlines the largest sharks and their characteristics. It highlights the sleeper, man eater, basking, and whale sharks with measurements, habitats, and behavior. The piece notes risks to humans, imagined dangers, and notable specimens, emphasizing their immense sizes and feeding patterns.
Pear sons Magazine cites a notebook by a snake expert who spent two months with Mr. Ditmars. The account details a rattlesnake hiding in a thicket as a hawk circles above. The hawk dives but the viper strikes, the hawk reels upward in a dramatic clash, and the snake finally sinks 1,000 feet to the sand after a long, dangerous pursuit.
Describes rear view and cross section of a cow stall, with details on platform length of 64% feet for a 1,000-pound cow, a 78-inch wide manger, 2x4 studs, five-foot posts toe-nailed to the manger, four-foot side partitions, and a 18-inch wide top of the manger. Includes feed trough design, fence placements to prevent spillover, and ditch dimensions.
The text notes the common white cup size used in hotels and restaurants holds half a pint. It mentions tin and enameled pint and half pint measuring cups marked in quarters and thirds, sold at house furnishing stores. It suggests having several for use.
Delicate valenciennes lace ruffies form a deep cuff that contrasts with the soft velvet of a gown, creating a charming vintage detail. The description emphasizes the refined texture and elegant silhouette typical of historic attire.
In a witty exchange cited by the Washington Star a broad minded man notes the shockingly small pay for some public officials while a cynic adds that it averages out. The quip highlights pay disparity among officials without naming individuals or positions.
The Versatile Grip is described as having 17 forms and an unlucky curse. When a man sheds one shape, it reappears in another form, making it unsafe to declare cure even after knocking on wood. The notion echoes superstitions from the Atch ison Globe.
Messaline peau de soie and crepe de chine dominate waist fabrics while brocaded silks heighten tea gowns with light lace trim. The fichu trimmed waist leads in cotton and other materials as fitted coat suits with vests rise. Blues browns yellows champagnes greens shape colors. mohair gains vogue. leather lined velvet brims appear. boliennes stay popular and cashmeres return.
A frozen tourist asks about a thermometer as the postmaster explains Catamount Charley wears multiple barskin breeches to mark temperature. Each ten degree drop adds a pair, letting locals gauge the exact reading. This Chicago Daily News quip blends humor with frontier harshness.
A brief 예column style quotation highlights caution about rushing marriage, noting the regret of walking home after a hurried commitment. The proverb-style line echoes a New York Times sentiment on prudent matches.
A Yankee inventor has devised a boat-shaped car that runs down a steep track into a body of water. Its shovel nose is said to throw water as the car splashes through, creating a dramatic subaqueous ride.
The article describes a water car with larger wheels on lower rails and smaller wheels on guides above, designed to avoid occupants and derailment. It notes no data on possible speed or the work required to lift vast amounts of water, per Scientific American.
In a racing scene near the finish Ferdy led by about 400 yards but struck a bystander when he veered to avoid a crash. The collision toppled the man and forced Ferdy’s car off course, allowing Algy to seize the win while spectators lament the dangerous mishap.
Arkansas legislators passed a law imposing fines from 25 to 50 dollars on women wearing hats adorned with stuffed birds. The measure aims to curb certain fashion choices and addresses public decency concerns in social settings.
The London Lancet reports a plan to try a new tuberculosis treatment by sea. A large sailing vessel would depart England for extended warm latitude voyages and carry consumptives, and inebriates and other invalids for treatment.
The census shows four thousand baby girls in Bengal have been married, among them six hundred under one year old are widows, highlighting a stark social issue in the region.
Arthur Andrews a 16 year old Auburn Maine student has built two telescopes over several years, the 2.5 inch and a newer five inch aperture model with 250x magnification rising over six feet tall. He is now crafting a camera to fit the Edward Little high school telescope and has already produced a photograph of the moon taken December 18.
The east coast of Nicaragua sees the first tapping of seven year old cultivated rubber trees using fortnightly incisions rather than single large taps. Yield remains similar at second tapping, suggesting trees may be trained to form a milk habit, improving quality over native methods.
In a clear frosty morning the snow lies softly and white. Eve observes that sun has erased small prints while distant squirrels tromp through the forest, leaving no clear evidence of their neighbors’ presence.
A dialogue exchange recalls a fearsome chase as Miss Fluffy admits a garter snake haunt while the other speaker claims a boa constrictor pursuit, illustrating a sensational street-spot story. The piece captures local tone and reader curiosity without graphic detail.
A humorous exchange where He asks if she talks to herself and she explains she talks aloud to avoid sharing with others. She says telling herself ensures the tale won’t get far.
A quotation attributed to Hughes praises friendship as a divine gift that requires stepping beyond self to value the noble and loving in others.
A man who saw snakes recently calls it a sign of early spring, while others including medical authorities dissent. The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph notes mixed views on the omen.
Ira O. Johnson of Michigan urges farmers to raise cleanliness in milk production. He notes bacteriological science clarifies milk quality and safety, predicting higher city demand for cleaner milk and urging dairy schools to emphasize hygiene to elevate the profession and profits.
Farm and Home recommends a tripod rack using three rails tied at a point to sharpen fence posts. A 12 inch high block supports the post while it is sharpened. Using a forked tripod holds the post in place and a large stump serves as the best block. Trimming the top corner prevents battering and extending post life by removing bark.
A Farm and Fireside note urges saving wood ashes from burning for heat and using them as fertilizer. Keep ashes sheltered and apply in spring to fields, as oats show benefits from two years earlier applications. Warns against dumping ash-hills that hinder growth and wasteful practices.
The old fashioned Damson plum remains a top favorite and is recommended for planting. It suggests keeping a few trees in the orchard to enjoy its enduring quality and productive habit.
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