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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
4
Serialized sermon in the thirteenth cloud and pillar series by W S Edson. Preacher cites Numbers 11 Psalm 106 and 1 Corinthians 10 to discuss the Hebrew journey through wilderness and temptations.
The piece warns Christians that like Israel, they may turn from God's manna to fleshly desires and be given over to lusts. It cites Scripture to urge restraint, noting unbridled appetites harm the soul and that God provides daily mercies which satisfy the need if accepted.
Moses confronts the crowd after days of hunting and preparing quail while Israelites lament their manna and show what leaders see as bestial hunger. Joshua aids Moses as he rouses a sleep-worn camp. The scene highlights faith versus craving amid desert march.
In Tombstone Arizona two elderly Forty-Niners, aged 80 and 81, argued over a pioneer date, drew guns, and fired blanks due to dim sight and unsteady hands. The bartender intervened and the pair reconciled as the Epitaph treated the incident lightheartedly with the line well known: Well, boys will be boys.
The narrative shows Moses confronting a divided Israel over quail feasting versus manna. Those who pursued flesh fall ill, die, or recant, while the faithful gather manna and seek the Lord. The tale warns against lusting after worldly appetites and emphasizes the consequences of sin.
The column argues for protecting hogs amid brewery refuse polluting hog drinking water. It notes pork breeders warn of alcohol in swill and urges laws to save the hogs, urging beer if others keep it.
The three wealthiest members of the house are John E. Andrus of New York William B. McKinley of Illinois and William R. Hearst of New York with George F Huff and Edward DeV Morrell of Pennsylvania close behind.
A witty observation by W. B. Wheeler from Ohio notes that the wettest dry town is paradoxically dryer than the driest wet town, highlighting contradictions in climate talk.
The article argues women and men are not natural enemies and explores women entering teaching, law, medicine, and business. It notes teachers are mostly women, salaries for women in education trail men, but men do not dominate teaching. It discusses women lawyers and doctors, their growing roles, and the belief they do not crowd men out, with limited doors in certain fields and some respect for women in medicine and missions.
Soft silk waist features a bolero like top with lace trim and a matched yoke. Irish lace guimpe edged in silk and gold thread motifs. wide corselet with gold buttons and narrow ribbon. Puffed sleeves end at elbow with ribbon bands and lace edging. Cravat of rib bon completes the ensemble.
The Mississippi River rose as a major trade artery in the 19th century, waned with rail and grain beliefs, and faces opposing factors today. Brown notes three revival drivers: a low water channel, a 14 foot waterway study, and the Panama Canal.
A reconteur notes a Marine story lacks sea imagery but still fits a Marine audience. The auditor calls it fair yet expresses surprise at the sea not being part of the tale. The exchange emphasizes storytelling for marines and audience perception.
The pens used by Japanese children consist of bamboo with rabbits hair at the tip. The tiny brush writes at the end of a bamboo stick. Despite the unlikely setup, Japanese children write very well indeed.
To one pint of figs cut small add one cupful of water two slices of lemon a pinch of cinnamon and clove. Let it simmer until the water is absorbed then take out the lemon. This fig preserve is good with rice corn starch or sago.
Frank Robin son, a two year old, challenges all chicken fanciers to race his team of roosters on a homemade wagon with reins tied to their lower beaks. The New York World notes his patience and unusual training, while he confidently guides the tandem in fits and starts to show progress.
A writer in the Elmira Telegram explains making a blow gun from a four foot glass tube wrapped for protection. It describes enlarging a cane using a red hot poker, inserting the tube, and securing with putty. Homemade bullets include peas clay tacks or improvised arrows, with wax or shoemakers wax for fletching.
A simple wooden strip toy with three holes, a string threaded through, and two beads hanging from the ends. The illustration shows the string passing through the holes to suspend the beads. The holes must be large enough to let the string pass freely.
The maneuver uses a center loop pulled through a strip hole and slipped over knot ends. Repeat on the other end to bring both beads together and restore the loop.
The article lists average lifespans for common birds: Blackbird 12, blackcap 15, canary 24, crane 24, crow 100, eagle 100, fowl common 10, goldfinch 15, geese 50, heron 59, lark 13, linnet 23, nightingale 18, parrot 60, partridge 15, peacock 24, pelican 50, pheasant 45, pigeon 20, raven 100, robin 12, skylark 30, sparrowhawk 40, swan 100, thrush 10, wren 3.
A poem fragment describes a city maid who journeys to the country and reacts with surprise to wildflowers and cat-tails. She exclaims at the sight of sausages growing on a stick, highlighting her unfamiliarity with rural life.
A boy asks W. H. Humfeld about planting a can of bulbs outside the East Ninth street florist. The florist ponders whether dwarfed canna bulbs fit the request and whether the timing matters, in a light city street exchange.
A man’s wife expecting him to succeed and stand at his post shapes his future. If she believes him a coward for quitting despite hardships, the outcome becomes clear.
A Melbourne Review of Reviews extols the cartoon as a powerful educative tool, calling it one of the most potent agencies for public enlightenment and moral instruction in the modern era.
A German herd-boy sings for joy as the king asks about wealth. The boy claims sun, flowers, health, and happiness as riches, noting his body and life are priceless. The king agrees, declaring the greatest treasure is a contented heart and lasting happiness follows.
A mother teases her son Bobby about bedtime by comparing children to chickens. He counters that the old hen goes to bed with them, delivering a light domestic joke about bedtime routines.
The article explains how eagles and other birds of prey differ from human eyes. It notes the inner protective membrane, the ability to draw lids down, and the ability to adjust focus for distant and near objects. It highlights keen vision from high altitudes and sharp sight for hunting.
Not long ago Lydia had a birthday and learned she is the youngest in her class at school. She asks her grandmother why other girls are nine or ten while she is eight. The page also poses playful state trivia such as which state is most religious cleanly oldest and more.
Small Tommy faces his mother’s hint about washing hands at the dinner table. She points to the towel as proof of cleanliness, prompting a playful exchange about tidiness during meals.
In a playful exchange, a speaker offers Gladys a birthday doll and asks her preferred type. Gladys responds with a humorous wish for twins, adding a comic twist to the birthday moment. The dialogue captures lighthearted family banter and childlike imagination.
In Clara and George's exchange from Tit Bits a ring dispute surfaces as he frets about sizing while she insists an engagement ring remains sacred even if worn differently. The dialogue highlights cautious commitment and practical affection in a light society tone.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip notes with humor the idea of hidden family secrets, joking that their daughter’s elbows hint at more. The brief line uses satire to imply deeper gossip about a local household.
Readers expert William A. Radford offers free consulting on building topics. He emphasizes fireplace placement, noting front room put fireside warmth creates lasting first impressions and suggests a hall fireplace substitute when halls are drafty.
An editor outlines a sizable eight room house priced around 2400 dollars, noting a stone foundation wall with waterproof cement mortar, a cement cellar floor, furnace heating, and various fittings. It emphasizes timber framing, cost variation by location, and the impact of wood choice and finish on total expense. The design includes pine exterior and interior walls, white cedar shingles, a white maple kitchen floor, and a rounded front porch enhancing curb appeal.
A cheeky note from the Atchison Weekly Globe highlights Alan’s knack for charming a girl into holding hands while he feigns expertise on topics, a playful jibe at bluffing and romance.
A Montreal Star quote asserts that women cannot be men’s equal until they can open a telegram as calmly as a can of corn. The remark highlights gender equality through everyday tasks.
An Ohio State Journal piece notes every year brings long black snakes, often seven feet or more, with stories exaggerating length. It urges readers to avoid inflating personal incidents and keep claims accurate rather than sensational.
A criminologist asks how a career of crime began. The safe cracker explains that at age 13 he entered a female seminary as a porch climber, prompting the professor to suspect a woman in disguise.
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