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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
5
Poem by Mary Cosier from Springfield Mass appears in the Republican. The speaker seeks guidance from nature to ease life’s wounds and confronts moral judgment before God.
In a Charleston era romance set after the Civil War, Rosalie accepts Benton’s surrender of affection as rivals Magnus and Ladue are shaped by secret service schemes. The epilogue follows the pair’s reunion aboard a Gulf steamer, honoring fallen Paul Ladue and recalling former comrades in a reconciled Blue and Gray.
A vivid scene unfolds with sun sinking behind a ridge and lovers in a tender embrace. Two years of hardship fade as passion and exhaustion meet, echoing a Civil War surrender motif. McKinnon’s deceit and Chilton’s trust drive the plot as Rosa’s fate lingers.
A Baltimore Sun report quotes a widow who wore three wedding rings welded together to symbolize her fidelity to all three husbands John Edward and Robert. She explains the three-ring band makes her feel loyal to each in turn and finalizes her commitment.
In this 1905 essay Margaret Sangster critiques rigid home schedules, arguing bells and fixed breakfast times disrupt family harmony. She recalls a New York suburb example where an inflexible routine imposes early rising for all, including elderly relatives and children, and urges a gentler, elastic approach to meal timing.
The piece describes bracelets as a stylish transition between short sleeves and bare arms, favoring slim rose gold bands with monograms, birth stones, or inlays. It notes worn on one arm, with watches set in bracelets, and mentions animal motifs, coral strands, dog collars, and oriental oxidized silver designs featuring rubies and pearls.
In Paris the Chantilly lace veil appears prominently with large light all over designs. Veils measure 12 to 16 inches wide and about a yard and a half long, worn tied in a large bow or fastened with a safety pin. Brussels lace and Brussels net and lace blends rise in popularity alongside.
Women despairing of dull complexions may benefit by adding three or four drops of tincture of benzoin or eau de cologne to washing water. Both are whitening and tone the skin. Simple tincture of benzoin is especially valued for complexion care.
A Louisville Courier Journal remark cites a statistic comparing 3,000 miles of macadamized roads outside cities in the United States to 130,000 miles in France. The point urges prioritizing road work over national boastfulness to improve standing with the rest of creation.
A theater scene depicts a lady following the usher as she moves along the aisle while a gentleman precedes. The action highlights courteous theater etiquette and seating order.
A Farm and Home contributor describes an all over garment combining skirt sleeves and waist into one easy piece. It is ideal for church fatigue, entertaining, or chores, with bishop sleeves, a bloused waist, and a long gathered skirt. Pockets may be added though the writer prefers pockets on the wrong side to avoid snags.
Advice describes acid based treatments to remove neck discoloration using buttermilk essence lactic acid glycerine and rose water. Cautions include applying slowly to avoid skin irritation and avoiding corrosives on freshly sunburned skin with guidance to wash with hot water and scented additives first.
The daintiest neckwear cannot be washed and left overnight in an air tight gasoline vessel to look fresh and new after careful drying.
A New York woman cared for nine homeless cats found in poor districts and entered them at a Madison Square Garden exhibition. The feline parade earned thirteen prizes among the nine entrants.
About 10,000 modern plows are in use in Greece while 14,000 antiquated models remain. The country is described as a strong market for agricultural implements, with demand promising for newer gear.
A quirky fountain device using a lamp chimney and corks to create a water fountain, followed by a drawing method for five point stars with compasses. Also a clipped cartoon line about boredom from Brooklyn Life.
Sailors aboard the Boston bark Ladybird near the equator hook a large shark after a chase. The mate prods two sleeping boys for bait, the shark is finally hooked, hauled aboard, and parts are doled out as shipboard trophies. Billy Campbell returns home with the shark tail.
A young New York society couple preparing for marriage asks guests not to send gifts. Invitations bear the etched motto No presents received on the corners.
Jesse Pomeroy once known for child torture and murder in Massachusetts seeks a gubernatorial pardon after his life imprisonment sentence. The action is now under review by the governor's office.
A visiting relative asks a wife if she values her husband, and she replies with cool superiority that she thinks for him, in a Tit-Bits style exchange.
In a playful exchange Mildred teases that Huggins intends to marry every girl he meets while Clotilda suggests finding someone to introduce him, reflecting light gossip and social humor of the scene.
A Pennsylvania farmer asks how to collect spring water for a house barn and stock. The Ohio Farmer recommends one to one and a half inch galvanized pipe, a reservoir if needed, deep lay of two feet, straight runs, and avoiding siphons. include a fountain stopcock, a waste-cock, and valves to prevent freezing.
A simple party trick uses a napkin ring and two forefingers. Interlock fingers from opposite sides and twist away from the body, then bring finger and thumb tips together. Drop the ring as the fingers stay linked, revealing the clever catch.
A brief item from the Louisville Courier Journal notes Cousin Jim refused to sing while Uncle Josh wailed a tune, leaving bystanders unsure if either performed any song.
Dashaway fears losing his ring to Piper as Cleverton recalls she was a peach but notes she is a clingstone variety. Judge remarks.
Rev. Dr. Henry Marsh Warren, known as the midnight marrying parson, resides on Ninety-fourth Street New York City and keeps a bedside telephone for late calls. He treats midnight weddings as calmly as a doctor treats night summons to patients.
A clipped aphorism from Chicago Tribe 1 underscores a philosophy that growth thrives in restraint and focus on growth itself rather than pursuit of rewards.
Mr Stewart of Champaign Illinois recalls finding a hard road face five feet underground from 25 years ago. Experts warn concrete foundations are needed for reliable hard surfaces in unreliable soils. Prairie Farmer urges communities to weigh costs and consider partial hard surfacing with dirt on the rest.
Thoughtful leaders stress that old time practices fail under current conditions and every dairyman should keep this in mind for improvement and progress.
Early war on weeds targets the easy weeds that hurt crops, noting the weed that robs yields is the least controlled. Proper bedding is essential for richer manure and to increase bulk.
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