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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
2
The sermon argues Nathan’s prophecy that the sword will not depart from David's house is being fulfilled as sins of the father harm the family. It warns that parental indulgence corrupts children, citing Amnon and Absalom as examples, and notes that children bear responsibility for their own conduct.
The pure food law judging benzoate of soda as a preservative could revive homemade pies and curb machine made pie fillings. Wholesale pie manufacture and jam makers shifted to bulk fillings, but reform may raise cost or reduce sweetness while improving flavor.
Absalom, filled with jealousy toward Amnon, covertly plans his ruin during a sheep-shearing feast. He persuades King David to attend, then signals trusted followers to kill Amnon as Amnon wines. Absalom flees to Geshur, seeking royal support for his bid to the throne.
Edvard Grieg, the Norwegian composer who died last month, is hailed by critics as the final great figure of the 1800s. Along with poet Henrik Ibsen, whose Peer Gynt inspired Grieg, he is praised for placing Norway beyond its small population in world art, a point some find unpalatable.
City officials estimate 140 million dollars must be raised by taxation for next year’s expenses, an increase of 40 million dollars over less than a decade.
A quoted view asserts John D. Rockefeller earned 125 million dollars in eight years without personal labor, attributing the feat to hiring the right people to work for him.
The claim of a warm winter offers little comfort to women as fur prices remain high and furs continue to look stylish. Prices stay steep and demand holds, despite optimistic weather talk.
The American Bankers' Association proposes coloring bank notes to include bright tints. The change would prompt customers to first see the color of their money before transactions.
An Omaha man was seriously injured when a bottle of soda struck him on the head. Doctors say the incident serves as a reminder that bottles can cause severe injuries.
Opinion notes that reform of football has not cooled the fervor of college class rushes and the activity remains intense among participants and on campus.
A Canadian artist reports a missing painting and describes the loss as a troubling setback. The artist seeks assistance from authorities and peers to recover the artwork and restore calm after the setback.
A historical study outlines Absalom’s long resentment toward Amnon after Tamar’s tale of wrongs. Spurred by royal ambitions through lineage from Geshur and Israel, his pride grows as he schemes to remove Amnon and claim the throne.
A plaintiff claimed a stranger struck him from a passing train car while the defendant argued delay and service provocation. The judge, acknowledging shared travel on the road, fined the defendant ten dollars for the assault.
A brief exchange questions Christian virtue and ritual, noting that true faith rejects petty adulterations in daily life and values decency over pretension. The remark emphasizes integrity and seriousness in belief rather than superficial refinements.
New York residents widely dine out at midday with Herald Square hosting 31 restaurants. On a recent Friday between 12 and 2 pm, 12 418 meals were served in these eateries.
Princess Clementine of Belgium, youngest daughter of Leopold, is credited with owning the most wonderful doll collection in the world. It includes dolls from Babylon, Greenland bone dolls, a wooden doll from Peru, a paper doll from India, Greek dolls with wardrobes, dolls houses with furniture and dishes.
Dr. Ewald Falls, famed Egyptologist and excavator in the Nile delta, embraced Islam during a dig. He confessed the faith at Mariouf mosque and will be known henceforth as Mussa Mohammed.
A U S Army party led by a post surgeon visits Zuni in New Mexico 45 miles from Fort Wingate. Frank Hamilton Cushing guides locals in customs while dignitaries record weaving pottery and eagle care. They witness a desert muezzin and observe early vaccination amid a smallpox outbreak among Zuni people.
The narrative recalls a perilous night as lines of marauders forced a early morning departure. Guards were unable to fully shield travelers from relentless threats and fear, prompting a cautious continuation of the trek at dawn.
An ambulance ride with Mr. Cushing and a pink cheeked girl leads to a Zuni visit at Nutria. They meet Cushing’s guides, observe dwarf corn, and encounter the Albin os described as revolting yet followed by locals. The night ends in Pescado with spartan lodging and no tea.
The narrator describes dining with Palowatiwa, the pueblo governor, and his wife Xantippea. Palowatiwa dislikes pork, fears being eaten to oblige politeness, and tries to use a fork. Observers include the governor’s wife and Mr. Cushing interpreting the conversation as a council is convened after dinner.
The narrator recalls leaving Zuni forever and laments drastic changes from civilization encroachment. Three lively companions died soon after, including a slender southern woman and her husband who fell at San Juan Hill, while Tenatsali’s life ended as hope faded on the long trail to the shadow land.
A quotation from Sir John Herschel extols reading as a universal antidote to life’s misfortunes and a source of happiness. He asserts that granting someone a love for reading and access to books will almost guarantee contentment, unless the selections are deliberately poor.
A humorous exchange shows the postmaster and a drummer clashing on automobiles replacing horses. The postmaster warns old fogies fear change and losing horse power while the drummer questions the supply of boss shoes for quests as the hoss becomes extinct.
A detective exposes a burglar’s notebook containing practical guidance for raids. Entries advise camouflaging noise with a vise washer, using turpentine for iron, soap and a mirror for disguising injuries, and lamp handling to avoid injury.
A mother corrects her son Bobby for mispronouncing "sit up" as "set up" in school reports. Bobby explains he uses proper grammar with Major the dog because the dog does not know the difference.
The article surveys Samson's biblical role during the Judges era, noting his Nazirite vow, immense strength, humor, and weaknesses. It highlights his mission to deliver Israel from Philistine oppression, his personal failings, and the tension between physical prowess and spiritual leadership in his life.
Dialogue captures a weary bystander observing a patrol wagon leaving with a woman recounting the clash between her head and a policeman's billy. The Baltimore American quotes the rueful remark highlighting violence and friction in a tense street scene.
A short quip from Life features a child asking a parent to buy a drum with a playful insistence that noise will occur only at night, highlighting a humorous household dispute about sound and sleep.
In a light tabloid exchange, a man and woman discuss earnings, noting income climbs into five figures with playful back and forth about decimal places.
A fragment from the Baltimore American ponders what happens when railroad cars telescope. It hints at consequences for passengers, suggesting curiosity about outcomes in a rail accident scenario.
The piece advises subtlety in introductions, urging minimal remarks and quick disengagement. It suggests letting new acquaintances choose topics, as mutual discovery increases interest and prevents overpraising from crowding dialogue.
A sharp quip mocks a golfer shouting Fore from far away then driving the ball unusually short. The witty remark contrasts loud taunts with a cautious next shot, highlighting humorous sportsmanship dynamics.
Gaiter choices aim to harmonize with suits. Brown cheviot or Scotch serge can be matched with brown kid boots, while serge or broadcloth require careful tone alignment, noting cheviot may be a bit bulky.
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