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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
8
The Victoria pier beauty show in Folkestone remains the town topic as entrants press for prizes. Councillor Forsyth allows only facial display and opens judging to an English-wide audience with women counting votes.
An exhortation on forgiveness through God’s grace. David’s confession illustrates repentance turning from sin toward God, with emphasis on confession and reconciliation. The sermon notes Christ’s mercy, citing the woman who loved much and Paul as chief of sinners, and ends with the cleansing power of Christ’s blood.
The prophet Nathan faces King David in a palace audience declaring his sins with a vivid parable. He exposes the wrong, pronounces judgment, and stresses that the man who did this must die, leaving David terrified and subdued by guilt.
In London 30,800 of 480,000 school children over seven are half time wage earners, with many working 27 hours weekly in school and over 20 hours in toil. Laundries, barber shops, grocers and mills show long hours, meager pay, and unsafe conditions. Also notes native women in German Southwest Africa and the origin of the name Connecticut.
A narrative of David’s hidden sin and months of inner struggle. He confronts guilt, seeks mercy, and faces judgment but finds forgiveness after genuine repentance. Nathan’s blessing follows, restoring fellowship and renewing resolve to serve God.
A thunderbolt struck a 126 foot oak on Wissahickon avenue near Lincoln Lake in a recent electrical storm. The tree split 75 feet with halves falling opposite directions. The upper part lost 50 feet of bark while its roots were torn from the ground and hurled away, leaving a four foot high ring of bark.
Marie Corelli shows annoyance at a circulating press tale about her marriage. The piece claims she has three pets to explain singleness. The author notes Corelli owns no dog nor parrot nor cat and has never faced such a question.
Bible study notes on Judges and Gideon from the period of the judges. Includes analysis of the oppressions and deliverances, Gideon’s selection of 300 men, their testing by drinking at the river, and the symbolic lessons of trumpets lamps and jars for Christian warfare. Mentions the crown of Great Britain and a centenarian death by wasp.
The article portrays Arizona rangers as tough frontier enforcers who ended rampant lawlessness on the Mexican border. It describes their appearance and methods, highlights a 60 mile desert battle where Ranger Wheeler killed two desperadoes, and notes the 1901 move to create a 14 to 26 member ranger force under Captain Thomas H. Bynning to cleanse the country and deter crime.
Rumor says Maj Harred or Capt Jones may have bought Cat Island in the Gulf of Mexico from the United States government. If true, the transaction could be financially safe for the buyer, though details remain unclear. The island is famed for its tranquil waters and cry of seabirds.
A detailed tour of Cat Island near the Gulf, noting its T shaped eight mile rise, oyster beds by Goose Point and Raccoon Point, and a historic Conevas homestead built in 1812. It covers the island’s ownership, wartime salt pot relics, wildlife including oysters, ducks, raccoons, and osprey, plus anecdotes from the lighthouse and light keeper area.
A column of wry quips and brief jokes from various newspapers and readers. Items touch on a hospital scene with De Dude and railroad humor, witty exchanges about poems, a snoring husband, a five year grudge, and a Pullman Porter cigarette pun.
A quote attributed to Cleveland Lander frames fame as exposing disreputable relatives who reveal true identities when prompted by public attention. The remark sharpens on social perception and the moral cost of notoriety.
A judge laments the poor public understanding of milk safety and bacteria in a street car metaphor, noting the layman’s inability to grasp the issue while contrasting professor and lay opinions with a sharp, pointed remark.
A cryptic remark from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a participant with a lame ankle unable to run when the dinner bell rang at the resort. The comment hints at diminished stamina or fitness observed during the stay, reflecting casual coverage of athletic or social events.
The piece describes a colonial themed sociable with decorations of swords muskets flags and portraits. Hosts should label each relic with owner and date and invite entertainment through revolutionary songs readings or recitations while serving poundcake mulled cider and ginger cookies.
A collection of domestic tips notes safe drinking around meals, warning against excess ice water and advising a small amount at meal end for healthy stomachs. It also describes an umbrella cover used to protect a long braided hair, plus brief culinary hints on frying and gravy browning and bread crumb prep.
The quaintest wrap this season features a chiffon or crepe de chine shawl edged with tiny flounces and baby velvet ribbon. A ribboned drape runs down the center back as the wrap is drawn along the midline.
The United States government is the largest individual lamp purchaser in the country, buying about $50,000 annually. A lady can craft multiple items from an unstitched handkerchief, including two turn over collars, one pair cuffs, and a central piece for another hanky, finishing with Persian lamb bands and lace.
Hal asks Tom about pursuing the girl in the plaid blouse. Tom reveals he stopped calling after she signaled “Do It Now” on the center table, admitting he lacked the nerve to pop the question. Father’s reaction is not mentioned.
A Baltimore American satirical exchange shows a parent lamenting that his son ignored advice, forging promissory notes in the parent’s name. The friend notes youths rarely heed counsel, while the parent recalls telling his son to forge ahead and he did, causing trouble.
In Chicago a judge s reaction to a playful exchange highlights attitudes toward alimony with Stella noting uncertainty about the meeting and Ella suggesting no difference between men, while the judge remarks any alimony is as good as another.
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