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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
6
In a Chicago Daily News item a flirtatious scene unfolds as a woman notes a resemblance to President Roosevelt and calls the man a "big stick" before he departs with coat and cane. A separate Chicago Tribune brief notes a domestic check on a furnace.
The piece notes renewed interest in phonetic spelling reforms linked to Carnegie philanthropy. It traces the 60 year-old Sir Isaac Pitman movement, its Phonetic Correspondence society, and early proponents who urged spelling by pronunciation. It predicts only a temporary twentieth century revival.
A Bookman writer argues that while average men may seem intellectually superior, men show greater variability in traits. He cites psychology tests and historical data noting 97 percent of history’s eminent intellects are men and that male idiots outnumber female ones by about two to one.
Unanimous judges award first prize in the Columbia University contest to Pka Isaka Seme an African prince. Seme a Columbia senior won with The Regeneration of Africa. He plans to graduate as BA then study law at Oxford and return to Zululand for a government post.
The author warns that rapid, off offset expenditures fueled by ostentatious wealth will not endure. New money is inflating living and building costs, and the old saying warns that excess leads to downfall. An eventual season of restraint and economic correction is anticipated.
Washington dead letter office staff deciphered an envelope marked Mr. George Robinson. The clue showed four dice, a houseboat, a can of tomatoes, and a hand saw, leading to the full address Mr. George Robinson,Fordyce, Arkansas.
A columnist argues that a driver who leaves the scene after hitting a pedestrian should be treated as effectively confessing guilt, and notes this stance if the suspect is ever apprehended.
A man was arrested after police found he had an amount of money deemed excessive. The incident prompted discussions about whether large sums should cause fear or warrant scrutiny by law enforcement.
A Commerce Department bulletin shows eight months to February to 1906 exceeded 1905 by 190,009,000 in value with agricultural exports up 133,000,000 and manufactures up 45,000,000. It notes growth across foodstuffs materials and luxuries, stressing improved industrial capacity and a prosperous but cautious outlook.
The American Economist argues repealing duties on hides and boots would flood the U S market with foreign goods. To compete domestic prices would force wages down, harming 200000 boot and shoe workers and ripple through communities dependent on the trade. The piece urges serious consideration before dismantling tariffs.
Letter excerpts show editorial stances on German tariffs and American trade fights, with Buffalo Commercial warning Germany would lose in a tariff war. Atlanta Journal questions Southern chances on 1908 Democratic ticket, while Boston Transcript speculates on Hearst’s influence at the Democratic national committee.
Observers across political lines commend Roosevelt for creating the Keep Commission to reduce bureaucratic red tape in Washington. The panel, led by strong young government figures, seeks direct, unimpeded action and clearer rules, earning praise for fostering a businesslike, straightforward national administration.
The San Francisco Chronicle says no bargain exists with Germany over tariff concessions. It argues Germany is ready to accept impersonal trade, with the US offering Dingley minimums while seeking Germany’s minimum rates. It warns against false rumors of quiet deals and reiterates mutual but independent tariff administration.
A collage of editorials and quips from multiple papers argues about tariffs and political figures. Mentions the Dingley tariff era, Bryan's influence, Tillman, and fears of socialist ideas, with remarks on shipbuilding, imports, and free materials.
In Market Street crowds hear wild reports of Hebrew slaves rebelling under Moses. Akhoris and Mykerinus plot to inflame Pharaoh against the Hebrews while Kephren and Jahziel lobby for access to the king. The royal court laughs at the tales until Jahziel exposes the threat and Akharis unveils a harsher decree.
A tobacconist explains that smoking tobacco can bite the tongue when the pipe burns too fast. Loose long cut or very dry short cut tobacco may cause rapid burning and sparks traveling through the stem to the mouth, leading to burnt tongues.
In a Chicago Tribune note, Col Gunn dropped in last week and mentioned a hazy memory of possibly taking a drink too many, as discussed with Cuttem.
A couple arrives at their ancestral home where a house party unfolds. She notes the old manse is to be left to him upon the elder’s death, prompting interest from Houston Post.
A Cassell’s Journal mock dialogue hints the clerk believes the business knowledge grows with time. The employer encourages sustained effort for four or five years to gain mastery.
A conversation mocks charity fundraiser hardships as Mrs. Goodhart questions giving a dime to a poor woman while Mrs. Tiptop laments the cost of a three hundred dollar dress for the charity ball. The exchange highlights social pressures and budget strain in New York society.
A terse dialogue fragment shows a father and son discussing women and mummies. The son demands answers about women while the father asserts none can be made to dry up, ending with a crude interjection.
A poem vignette from the Houston Post frames young Rose as haughty and unmoved by social calls. The speaker notes she never smiles or laughs even when others dance nearby.
The fragment shows a commuter scene with a brief dialogue about a seven fifty three train and a character named Judy, hinting at a transit moment. The readable bits suggest a casual exchange rather than a full report.
A brief opinion note reflects on a man who desires the world to see him as he sees himself, described as a queer elf in the columnist’s framing. The piece comments on self-perception and public perception in a 19th or early 20th century tone.
A trunk dealer offers a trunk for a six month tour abroad. The store room is cramped and the double door blocks entry. The dealer suggests remodeling for a seashore cottage and offers a bargain. A woman notes she is not the traveler, but her husband. A vest pocket satchel is shown to the lady.
A dialogue attributed to the Houston Post describes Smith's wife threatening to return to her mother unless he buys her a bonnet she desires. The woman’s ultimatum leads to the collapse of their marriage as Smith postpones the purchase, blaming her coercive demand for the rift.
A terse note in the Washington Star extols precision and patient clarification as the standard for reporting facts. It humorously claims it takes a day to state a fact and thirty to explain it, highlighting the paper's pursuit of exactness.
A brief comic exchange from the Rochester Democrat Chronicle questions if the speaker appears English. The witty reply confirms the look while joking about secrecy.
A line from Puck frames a saying about calling a girl a priceless pearl and hints at the cost of such praise, suggesting a playful verse about worth and awareness.
In a Chicago Tribune item quoted by Friendship's Tribute two sisters discuss a wedding. Miss Sweeton praises the ceremony while Miss Tartan notes the groom Jack being too anxious to respond, causing concern that he might reconsider at the altar.
A witty exchange in Tit Bits presents Mr Modest noting his son sometimes makes brilliant remarks. The dialogue questions heredity of mental traits and humorously contrasts parental pride with the child’s own insights.
The Chicago Record-Herald quips about Billyums wealth saying he is Croesus rich and his wife enjoys strawberries for every dessert, highlighting playful excess in a light feature.
A Houston Post snippet recalls a man asking to go fishing and realizing ten miles out that he forgot bait. The reply questions digging worms and jokes about drinking them, capturing a lighthearted roadside dialogue.
A humorous exchange features a wife praising her own biscuits to her husband who replies his mother couldn’t beat them. The retort lands with a clubbing twist, delivering a comic sharp line from a Chi outlet.
A Chicago Daily News item notes Reggy Frappe-Yes meeting the charming Miss Flasher during her tour. Flasher reportedly asked for a picture and discussed collecting pictures of curious objects encountered in the country.
In a Cleveland Leader item a dialogue shows Tommy Twaddles explaining why he is home early. Mrs Twaddles notes the unusual early return while Mr Twaddles hints he was not kept after school. The exchange humorously frames the boy's reasoning.
Milwaukee Sentinel quotes a poem lamenting wealth that should fly away while poverty remains, questioning why riches should be free to soar and the poor endure. The verse casts wealth as distant, urging reflection on economic disparity.
Father talks about earning money to spend while son echoes the point in a sharp exchange. The brief dialogue captures a working class moment featured by the Chicago Journal.
A riddle about asking a girl to sing. She initially refuses with a trill, yet when asked a girl who cannot sing she sings, revealing a counterintuitive outcome and playful logic.
A reader cites a claim that a congressman's salary is lower than private sector income, while another questions whether his value to private business would be greater, sparking a discussion on public service worth and utility.
A Chicago Tribune remark notes that many leading literary figures lack college degrees. The speaker suggests writers prioritize mastering readable English over formal education, implying writing talent came at the expense of college attendance.
A witty dialogue contrasts curiosity about heaven with the practical question of how to reach it. Miss Flighty asks about joining the discussion while the Good Minister shifts focus to securing a place in heaven rather than debating its nature.
A suitor asks for the daughter’s hand. The father grants consent but warns she wears a sixteen-button glove needing help to fasten. The quarrel hints at marriage customs and maternal involvement.
A Houston Post item notes a bold editor agrees the paper will have the first chance to publish a newly found poem as a curious exchange unfolds, with a dusty footprint remark highlighting the scene.
A brief baseball item notes a muff by an unnamed shortstop who jokes about being fired for failing to catch a name during introductions. The Cleveland Leader reports on the onfield gaffe and its humorous aftermath.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes a musician praising a tenor who earns two thousand dollars per performance. Mr Comrox counters that the singer is also a capable business man.
A terse exchange hints at plans or movement, with one party denying and the other asserting a master of fact role. The dialogue conveys subtle intention about future action without explicit details or locations.
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