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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
7
Belinda writes from Washington Post that she will marry soon in a white crepe de chine gown. The design features two hundred tucks, fifty yards of lace around the yoke and front, with a shirted skirt and simple overall effect. She withholds the groom's name.
The fugitives descend the cliff using a grapevine rope to escape Madame Bizard and the Comte de Miron. They flee by canoe to the lake then cross toward Niagara, aided by Pompon's daring plans and selfless sacrifice. Renee bears an injured ankle as Tonti carries her onward.
Renee and Tonti, aided by a French priest and Fort Frontenac nun, depart Fort Niagara for Michilimackinac with two boats loaded for a westward trek. The group, joined by Pompon, shares growing trust and a vow of faithful friendship as they sail toward a brighter, uncertain future.
A school board member recalls addressing pupils on the eve of Decoration Day. Students answer about decorating soldiers graves. One child asks why only soldiers are honored, and a boy repliesTheir graves are dead and we ain’t.
In Auburn at a primary school during lesson hour a milkman’s son raises and declares two items can be added to yield the same result. He says you can add water to milk and get milk, a claim shared with a sly, humorous classroom moment captured by the Lewiston Journal.
Margaret E Sangster argues that yielding the last word protects home harmony and politics should be kept out of family discussions. She recalls an egocentric man who ruined routines with constant criticism, urging cheerful encouragement and kind words as daily discipline.
A shopper praises the exchange system in a large department store elevator. She recalls returning a disliked hat and receiving three pounds of butter and a mousetrap in exchange, illustrating a humorous take on store policy.
A shipyard at Ominato in Japan continues operating after its long history dating back 1,900 years, highlighting enduring maritime industry in the region.
A cream cashmere tunic for a two to three year old boy can be worn over knickers or short petticoats. It features silk-embroidered insertion, finely tucked joins to the yoke, centered front band of insertion, silk-bound edges, wristbands, and a kid waistband. The trimming is left to individual taste.
The article explains how chipmunks, squirrels, and ground squirrels use mouth pockets to extend their cheeks by pushing food between teeth. Pocket gophers have external pockets along the front of the cheeks that extend under the skin toward the shoulders, filled by fore feet and claws. Roots and stems are cut small and packed, while leaves are rolled to fit tight spaces.
The text notes camels are led by a strong bull and caretaking duties shift to donkeys if the leader is ill or absent. It explains that in Asia Minor the donkey is considered an important animal for caravan leadership in the east.
Instructional guidance on scalp care advising against over washing and grease buildup. Recommends applying sweet oil nightly, massaging the scalp, parting hair carefully, and avoiding oily hair while maintaining healthy scalp circulation.
A belt described as new in pique or linen features a wide four to five inch width and an oblong gilt buckle. The watch pocket sits on the left side with a lime pointed flap buttoning down to secure the timepiece.
In New York F Marion Crawford asks a bootblack his birthplace and name. The Italian bootblack replies he uses the name Patrick Murphy to appear American, explaining he adopted it after arriving to make people think he is American.
David Beattie a 13 year old Webster Groves boy built a 200 foot scenic railway at his home with cousins help. he plans loops and upgrades with proper axles. He attends Central high school in St Louis area and aims for mechanical civil engineering after Washington university manual training.
A tale contrasts penny caution with big losses in a firm’s dredging contract. A half cent per cubic foot error on 10 million cubic feet cost $50,000, proving small savings can matter greatly. Also a Beatrice asks what God will send papa home in, after a safe collapses.
A step by step description for building a soap bubble wheel using straws or wire, with a wheel and axle, cards on the ends of a wire crank, and six cardboard disks that hang bubbles. The setup requires glycerin soap solution and careful assembly for evenly sized bubbles and a pleasing rotating display.
The text describes J. Pierpont Morgan frequently followed by two discreet detectives, unknown to him, while on shore or trains, and notes many life insurance policies on his life. A health protection pool is formed due to widespread financial interest in his well being.
Report from England notes hundreds of trained British sailors discharged from the Royal Navy seek positions in the U S Navy. American consul Mr. Stephens at Plymouth quoted says applicants come daily, but he cannot engage them and must send them for trial.
The piece touts John Nicholas Brown as the richest baby, James Henry Smith as the richest bachelor, William Ziegler Jr as the richest boy, Miss Stickney as the richest spinster, and Rockefeller as the richest of all while noting some claims may be scrutinized upon closer look. It reflects American boasting about wealth.
In a tense exchange a husband claims his wife married him for money and she retorts she married to keep a rival from gaining him. The quarrel unfolds amid a domestic dispute described in the weekly.
A western contemporary notes that money may not be the chief goal for all men, suggesting while many chase wealth others seek deeper purpose beyond dollars. The remark contrasts common pursuit with broader values.
The Prairie Farmer argues there is no reliable points list to guarantee a dairy cow. Selection should be by performance, testing with the pail and churn, focusing on large udders, roomy bellies, and high feed capacity, with profitability often tied to at least 230 pounds of butter yearly.
The sun's exposure governs leaf transpiration and plant nourishment. Sunlit leaves shed three to ten times more water than shaded ones, favoring growth toward the sunny side. For a well formed shade tree, plant with space around to ensure sun on all sides and avoid crowding, as excess shade creates thin branches and lopsided forms.
The piece warns farmers to prepare for winter forage now to avoid stock losses or selling cattle later. It emphasizes thinking ahead to secure adequate feed before harsh conditions arrive.
A properly shaped tree should look artistic in winter and summer. It is desirable to have abundant foliage in summer, with branch arrangement that yields a pleasing winter silhouette.
A farmer’s note argues that selling only No. 1 apples would prevent gluts even in bumper years. It recommends drying all No. 2 apples to store and avoid price drops.
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