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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
6
The piece cites a banquet amid lawyers where a toast praised the honest lawyer as the noblest work of God. It recalls a San Francisco publishing firm's fire destroying records, leaving only recollections of claims, with $150000 paid out of $175000, illustrating professional trust.
The article notes a revived legend tied to Fulton’s Clermont centennial that the boiler used copper cents. It explains the early coins were worth metal and melted for artistic use, but records of the boiler’s copper source are lacking. A 1799 cent is rare, 1804 even harder, while 750,000 to nearly a million cents were minted in those years.
The Boston Herald notes Cornell becomes the first major secular institution to invite a Roman Catholic chapel and residence for a prelate serving as university chaplain. Harvard counters with a thriving Catholic club endorsed by university authorities supporting Eliot's view of religion and freedom in service of mankind.
A Desenzano truck arriving from Venice carried coal and bore a four inch high corn patch. The tiny crop suggests long growth and underscores delays in Italian railways now forcing factories to shut for raw materials and coal shortages.
Thomas Wightman of Pittsburg, a pioneer glass maker in business for 75 years, remains in his office daily at age 90. He engages with two banks and various enterprises, playing an active role across his affairs.
President Eliot notes Germans can teach public speaking, arguing their long words force speakers to pause and think before each sentiment, leveraging pronunciation to gain thoughtful cadence.
The piece notes the present surge in demand for expert services while warning against a future where society must hire experts to counter other experts. It stresses caution in overreliance on specialized authorities and echoes timeless debate over authority and credibility.
A wholesale grocer reports only citron and black pepper have decreased in price. The note urges gratitude for small blessings before they vanish.
Citizens mourn higher living costs as the recent rise in indulgent luxuries is joined by an increased pie price. Local tension grows over budgeting choices and rising grocery bills.
A proposal suggests ranking French soldiers not by height but by length of stride. The idea aims to measure mobility and efficiency in movement rather than stature, potentially affecting unit assessments and training emphasis.
A sermon-like meditation on Absalom’s pride, exposing how vanity and self interest lead to downfall. It contrasts divine judgment with human boasts, illustrating how Absalom’s early rises at the gate and deceit erode trust and loyalty. The piece warns pride as a hard taskmaster harming all who yield to it.
The early procession of Absalom, heir to King David, draws crowds in Jerusalem. Heralds, buglers, gleaming chariots, and caparisoned horses accompany a stunning royal turnout. People watch with admiration, whispering that the gods seem to walk among them as Absalom passes the walls.
A cross stands as more than a symbol, tied to memories of a dark tragedy and a deeply broken heart, reflecting shared grief and enduring loss in the community.
A reflective meditation on spiritual sufficiency, contrasting earthly lacks like corn and wine with a soul finding satisfaction in God. The message emphasizes inner contentment and trust rather than material abundance.
Absalom ingratiates himself with the people by greeting all at the gate and offering justice in place of the king. His popularity grows as he plots to claim the throne while secretly ordering his followers to declare his reign in Hebron. He is granted leave by David to go and fulfill a vow.
The article notes that extensive decorations may require removing excess bric a brac to avoid crowding. It favors using remaining pieces of brass and copper with green foliage to brighten dark corners. Brass candlesticks with candles plus holly and red candles create a memorable, candlelit Christmas background.
William Crosby a longtime publisher and bookseller in Roxbury Massachusetts dies at home. His firm Crosby and Nichols refused to print Longfellow's Voices of the Night and offered him a position instead. The poet declined and the firm lost the work which later became famous.
A reflection equates the value of washing or mending a net on shore with the effort of hauling a large catch at sea, framing devotion as spiritual practice through ordinary labor.
A line contrasts material poverty with spiritual riches, noting the poor in worldly goods may be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
A playful local item notes women asserting rights while shopping at a shoe store. It highlights equal footing in consumer space with humorous emphasis on both rights and lefts.
A brick absorbs water with a capacity around 16 ounces, illustrating its porous nature and suitability for moisture-related experiments and construction demonstrations.
A wry adage compares affection for a miser to mice loving a cat, framing the paradox with a humorous moral on human folly. The observation casts a social judgment on greed and charm, using animal imagery to illustrate unlikely admiration within a community.
A brief reflective piece notes that even a dull person can flash insight during crisis, highlighting unexpected competence under pressure and a reminder to value quick, decisive action when stakes rise.
A national organization in England aims to promote goat culture through marketing, education, and industry support. It seeks to boost dairy and meat goats, farmer participation, and consumer awareness of goat products.
A pious man vows to dedicate his life to God and prepares to offer himself as a living sacrifice, seeking to glorify the divine through steadfast devotion and service.
A reflective musing on how love unlocks inner riches within people, suggesting emotional discovery comes from embracing affection. It frames love as the key to revealing undiscovered depths and value in the human spirit.
A reflective line notes that opportunity does not knock at closed doors but finds them open to those ready to act, suggesting readiness and timing influence chances in life.
The lesson outlines Pauls method of applying eternal divine principles to modern life, stressing liberty balanced by responsibility. It cautions against judging others, urges self examination, and explains not to cause others to stumble while maintaining personal freedom. It also notes that strong entities like Christ and God judge each person.
A compact reflection attributed to J A Froude on true humanity. Heart and justice rise before intellectual culture, which cannot supply what it does not require. Cultivate life, not a stone. the moral life mirrors the natural, seen in its effects.
The dialogue quotes Gunner and Brown debating which century yielded more inventions. Guyer chimes in that the next century will be the most useful, calling it a century bill. The exchange blends humor with historical curiosity.
A reflective piece extols faith as the enduring bloom of the soul and inner confidence. It frames belief as a sustaining force shaping character and hope through life’s trials.
Joss sticks are ceremonial candles and incense burned during Buddhist observances. Makers from a special secluded class roll bamboo or flexible rods into spirals with resinous odoriferous powders, varying by country, including camphor sandalwood aconite and clove. Aconite acts as a preservative against rats and mice.
An English clergyman in Cornwall recalls joking at a public meeting and apologizes soon after. He notes his knowledge of the Cornish dialect, saying he was a minor until 21, prompting laughter. A later report mentions his mine work until age 21.
The Royal United hospital at Bath, after a generous act by a bequest, agreed to support a disinherited daughter from Dr. Jarvis Bennett. A Swiss valet was named in the case as the daughter’s companion. She had asked for aid, living in poverty in Switzerland, and the hospital granted five dollars weekly for ten years, equivalent to about five percent of her father’s gift.
Booker Washington argues ministry is too easy for his race without proper equipment mental or spiritual. He proposes establishing a central training school to prepare candidates.
The sultan of Morocco is described as a fair tennis player who shoots well, rides a bicycle, and shows a strong interest in automobiles, though limited by the lack of roads he would likely have pursued them long ago.
The article features William A. Radford advising readers on building a seven room cottage costing about 2000 dollars. It outlines layout details including downstairs parlor dining room kitchen bedroom and bath, attic storage, and ample closets. The piece stresses comfort for elders, economical roof space use, and the impact of colors and materials on value and appeal. It also notes a 1890s era example on a $700 lot with total cost under 1675 dollars and discusses paint quality and calls for government paint inspections.
Martha and Mr Harker discuss a summer novel on vacation. The dialogue riffs on repeated scenes where he and she alternately kiss and hold hands. The Chicago News quips that the finish ends with a pun about fleeing to the smoker.
A fragment recalls a story of a childless woman who loved animals and sent a boy to a home finding society. After arrival the child discovered a note at the door signaling trouble, hinting at a planned departure or disappearance.
A life insurance agent asks for a brief talk and the managing editor agrees to walk the building. He leads the agent through the composing room, telephone department, and machine room while the machines hum. The editor finally signals readiness to listen in the noisy print area.
A Washington Star quotation contrasts candor in politics with suspicion. Farmer Corntessel notes that even honest acts are seen as ulterior motives, reflecting public doubt toward truthful leaders.
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