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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
10
Defiance Express announces mail matter status second class at Defiance Ohio. Daily Evening Edition delivered by carriers in city and by mail. Rates listed for six months and yearly prepaid. Weekly Tea Press scheduled Wednesday evenings. Per year price stated as cash in advance.
In a Boston area factory an elderly worker earns three dollars weekly while recalling sixfold past wages. He refuses discharge, accepts reduced pay, and stays at his bench. The piece notes growing pension talk and employer duties to place aging workers in suitable tasks, with Moody urging search for roles suited to long service. The piece argues experience and judgment of the old hand remain valuable.
A Cleveland man with a history of fainting spells had his body tattooed with Dont operate I ve been operated upon twice for appendicitis to warn surgeons. When another fit came, the tattoo saved him from another operation, illustrating a novel no trespass signal in the appendix area.
The piece notes a shift in publishing as not big sellers in two years prompt publishers to hunt hidden talent. It describes a surge in rapid literature production and the rise of high priced marketing and architecture for authors, contrasting Grub Street scribes with Easy Street wealth.
New York dispatches report a shift in Easter styling away from cut flowers toward growing plants. The change is seen as more civilizing and enduring, with people favoring living greenery over trimmed blossoms.
The Washington Star notes that Vice Admiral Makaroff was among the most diligent students and promoters of submarine mines, highlighting his role as a promoter of improvements in mine warfare during the war.
The Peary Arctic club has been reorganized to back the Arctic explorer. Members hope the club will be long enough and Peary strong enough to knock the icicles off the North Pole.
A comment on gender roles notes that a man who must rise to fetch his own breakfast while his wife stays in bed may feel inclined to critique the traditional "God Bless Our Home" motto. The remark highlights evolving expectations within household duties and married life.
If Russia needs a new war vessel our navy department might prevail on the craft to take the dynamite thrower Vesuvius. Perhaps he hasn't heard of it.
A Baltimore woman who advertised for a husband killed herself, possibly realizing the type of mate such a method could attract. The case highlights dangers of finding partners through public notices and the social implications of such solicitations in the era.
A publisher pitches a pamphlet to law enforcement readers proposing a provocative look at notable lives in a bid to spark lasting fame. The concept frames officers and officials as enduring figures in a curated roster of remarkable people.
The Smiths of Louisville anticipate a busy summer as they prepare for activities involving other Smiths, highlighting family plans and community ties in the region.
Readers are reminded that most people spend more time circling a topic than addressing it directly. The piece emphasizes concise, direct discussion and avoiding evasive rhetoric. It advocates clarity and purposeful dialogue to improve efficiency and understanding.
The article notes Hearst’s growing influence in the 1904 Democratic race, with about 80 St. Louis convention votes from Iowa and potential support from Illinois and other states. Parker sits in shadows as Hearst’s strength challenges rivals, signaling a strange, volatile party dynamic ahead of the July convention.
A compilation of brief lines from several newspapers criticizing political alignments. Washington Star suggests Mr. Bryan could seek amusement at the fairgrounds if displeased with convention actions. Chicago Tribune notes Iowa may aid a Democrat but stops there. Cleveland Leader cites Cornelius Bliss on Parker camp finances, while Troy Times argues Congress should be led by the majority party after a busy session.
The Washington Star contends Bryan may bolt the Democratic convention at St Louis and bids readers expect lectures on majority rule and platform adherence. It notes the old pot and kettle color debate remains instructive as political time tightens and public discourse heats with the campaign.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat forecasts a strong financial outlook with banks well supplied, no election-induced money scare, and brisk business expected in a presidential year. It expects stock market stagnation to be brief and holds confidence in continued economic activity through November.
Republican leaders in Washington shape the declaration of principles for the coming campaign. They pledge unwavering support for a protective tariff and pride McKinley Roosevelt era policies as the party platform. Theodore Roosevelt emerges as the embodiment of the party and the nation, a unifying figure for supporters.
From Commerce and Labor data, exports of manufactured goods in fiscal 1904 will exceed any previous year. Nine months to March show a $17 million excess over 1900, not counting Hawaii and Porto Rico. If included, excess would top $30 million.
Philadelphia Press notes the Gorman boom may erratically move and predicts Bryan will hire another half and offer remarks. The piece also implies Bryan’s critics and campaign dynamics as the era nears.
The oldest inhabitant recalls thick ice on Lake Superior delaying inland shipping. Ice fields stretch 60 miles east of Duluth with the outside waters blocked for weeks. Past years show longer delays. icebreakers like Algoma, St Ignace, and Santa Marie battled to keep lanes open, while towns adjust with fires and boilers under the ice. Isle Royale remains isolated as ice persists into May. Katherine Pope.
A collage of witty lines and excerpts about romance and marriage from Puck and Tit Bits. Sentences joke about Wordsworths remark on women, a daughter’s clever marriage, and a man announcing engagement to the ideal partner. It captures social humor on matchmaking and domestic life.
James Rogers notes an inexpensive two wheeled cart design that carries a spray pump and barrel, lets operators work close to fruit trees, and can be built from old wheels or implements. It functions year round for spraying and hauling, adaptable from hand to horse cart.
Mr Bore says he must leave as the time runs late while Miss Caustique jokes that better late than never in a brief dialogue snippet from a social column.
A Cincinnati Enquirer reflection notes that men often spread gossip with a smile while ignoring the fact that since the world began no case involved a woman without a man. The poem-like quip highlights male commentary and gender dynamics.
In a dark hotel lobby a guest asks for light but the clerk reveals the trouble lies with the power. The Detroit Free item notes the outage and the hotel’s predicament as evening falls.
A brief vignette captures a crowded streetcar scene with a courteous plea to an unseen passenger. A pretty girl gives up her seat, while a plain woman stands, highlighting everyday acts of politeness in public transit. The compact sketch emphasizes social interaction in a common urban setting.
Mrs Berrymore asks if her husband died peacefully. A playful exchange reveals he died after a struggle with illness, with three doctors involved in his care, according to a humorous Chicago Chronicle item.
A Brooklyn Eagle quip jokes about keeping a cook with masculine bravado. The exchange suggests marriage as the fix and then expands to a playful twist that if you cannot wed the cook you marry your wife to the cook, delivering a light cultural rib at domestic roles.
A playful verse recounts a scene where Mrs Hubbard searches the cupboard for cheese but finds her husband, the bear, has eaten it all with his dinner, a whimsical Puck styled vignette.
Dialogue fragment shows Haynes resisting asking for an orange during a visit while Virginia contends she took it. Detroit Free Press records the exchange as a brief humorous clipping about a minor household incident.
A brief note from Town and Country counters the claim that faith is dying out by highlighting a surprising market trend. The column cites brisk sales of hair restorers, suggesting lingering consumer optimism and cultural persistence despite doubts about belief.
Mrs Porcpacque shows a diamond studded chain with gold end clasps claiming it is for her husband’s birthday. The prompt reads it as a napkin holder designed to keep a napkin under his chin, a curious gift noted by Mrs Ascum in the Philadelphia Press.
A museum visitor recalls seeing a countryman before a bust of a woman in a statue collection. He muses quietly that the scene is not true to nature, remarking that the woman is not depicted with her mouth full of hair pins.
A quip from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that tumbling drunken men are seldom hurt, and that those who spurn fiery liquid would not even fall, framing a sharp, wry observation on酒 rough behavior.
In a witty quip Pennybunker explains his wife is moody due to a chain of anger involving a servant girl. Gilhooly asks how she can be angry at him for not getting angry at the servant girl. The joke turns on self blame as she is angry at herself for his anger.
Washington Star notes the warship is grand yet perishable, taking five years to build but only a half hour to sink. The remark frames naval power as fragile despite scale and investment.
A brief item from the New York Weekly presents a dialogue where he asks if she has loved anyone as much as him and she pauses, replying not in the spring. The exchange hints at romance and seasonal mood without revealing further context.
A fragment from the Chicago American records a sharp exchange about a seriously ill girl. One speaker vows strong feelings while the other notes the absence of the family doctor at her house, hinting at medical neglect or concern.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes contentment does not spring from wealth nor from grinding poverty, asserting a nuanced view that happiness comes from sources beyond material fortune.
Private Paris reports say W Gould Brokaw of New York ordered a flying machine from M Santos-Dumont for his personal use. The craft will be built on Brokaw’s Great Neck Long Island estate with a stable shed for housing. Brokaw, known for yachting and automobiling, is rising interest in sky racing as a sport for the wealthy after discussions at Ormond Beach, Florida.
A conversation in Tit-Bits features Mr Musty expressing deep interest in discovering the Lost Tribes of Israel. He discusses advertising for them, directing the visitor to the advertising department on the first floor as the busy editor engages.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a mother punishs her son with a thorough whipping. His screams bring tears to her eyes as she confesses it hurts her as much as him. The boy asks what is the use if both feel bad, highlighting a moral bind.
A caller asked for John Duncan Brice. The widow replied he was not at home and that she could not say where he was. When asked when she last saw him, she answered at his funeral. She identified herself as his remains and closed the door.
A wry exchange in the Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a stranger’s remark about weather contrast. The town’s weather forecaster is said to be the person who “never agrees” with the weather, a joke highlighting fickle forecasts.
Wayward Hobbs jokes about past jobs including milk man and sailor. Mrs Handout notes the difference in vocations, prompting Hobbs to recall his first voyage where he spent most time at the pumps in court theater dialogue.
Detroit Free Press humor quote notes a shopper’s line about not visiting the dentist anymore because they ran out of teeth. The bon mot plays on a sudden reversal and language ambiguity for comic effect.
A Chicago Daily News humorous nugget shows a waiter describing a badly burned roast beef. The proprietor sends the dish to a bridal couple by the window, assuming they will not notice the failure. The exchange captures restaurant pragmatism and a wry attitude toward customer perception.
A brief quotation from the Chicago Post discusses gender expectations and class, noting that a daughter should marry for wealth rather than basic skills such as spelling, and mocking the idea of a personal amanuensis in marriage.
Yonkers Statesman notes a light exchange about authorship as Patrice confirms her husband writes fiction and Patience quips that all husbands are writers, capturing a playful moment in a domestic vignette.
Guidance on milk separation before cooling, cleanliness in the stable, and the value of straining milk. Advocates washing cows or at least wiping udders with a damp cloth if thorough washing is not feasible and cautions against sending milk to the creamery without proper straining.
An article extols keeping a goat in urban homes to secure milk at nominal cost. A goat can browse in back yards or alleys and eat almost anything, with the diet reflected in the milk. It notes goats’ appetite for waste and even labels on tin cans, and suggests exercise via a backyard ladder if space is limited. Milking thrice daily is ideal but not essential.
Fruit growers condemn certain varieties as failures due to carelessness in planting solid blocks of a single kind. Many varieties are self-sterile and require other varieties flowering together to fertilize and produce a profitable crop. Farmers planning orchards should be careful about variety intermingling to ensure crop yields.
Farmers' Review advises airing cow stables just before milking to avoid drafts and cold in cows. It warns that stale, odor laden air can contaminate milk unless ventilation is nearly perfect or the stable is aired before milking.
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