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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
6
An article notes the rise of steam steel ghoul proof caskets sold for 100 to 200 dollars, used to deter grave robbers. It recounts the New York and Syracuse era gulls, the Kendall case, and the spread of resurrectionist activity, with modern safeguards reducing demand in wealthier eastern cities.
Plymouth England guards its harbor with a vast breakwater claimed the greatest. A 3000 foot main part with 1000 foot angled arms forms a near mile length across the bay entrance. Iron masonry fortress stands center with two 68 foot lighthouses at ends. 4.5 million tons of stone funded the 1812 1852 construction costing 9 million dollars, making Plymouth harbor one of England’s safest. Plymouth’s city spans valleys and hills and once spelled Plymmouth.
A clever mother hosts at home children every Tuesday afternoon with simple menus and activities to foster early personality. An Arctic Luncheon features white decor and a cold menu as guests wear white and share their coldest experiences. MADAME MERKL.
Pattern department offers Misses blouse No 5528 and skirt No 5630 for 14 to 17 years. Black and white checked fabric shown. waist features deep side pleats and white pocket cuffs and trim. Yardage given for 44 inch material and separate pattern costs. Orders via coupon.
The text describes a simple night dress for a young girl with a square yoke of embroidery and tuck patterned lower part, plus a center front fastening. It then details a wedding reception scene with a cake on a high stand, four silver candlesticks, heart shaped favors, a toast showered with rice, and a green motif in salads and desserts. L. M. Peeples notes styled in Everyday Housekeeping.
Guests gathered for a linen shower honoring a bride to be. Twenty attendees opened gift packages and voted on ornamental and useful prizes. A handkerchief won most ornamental and a hemstitched washrag with monogramed corner judged most useful.
A handy stationery stand can be built from an old cigar box. Nail the lid down, cut away the upper portion, and insert a stout cardboard partition. Mount on a beveled square wooden base to create a stable writing-table organizer.
The author proposes a nonprofit institution to grant workers a paid one week vacation in the country. Workers would contribute a small weekly amount to fund travel and lodging, with full pay during the break. Examples from Germany and Ohio illustrate corporate vacation programs.
A description of upcoming fall floral embroidery on white linen emphasizes bold designs with hydrangeas poppies hibiscus azaleas and roses. German influence with art nouveau coloring using mahogany blue green red and yellow tones outlines subtle shading and intricate stitches adapted from known forms.
The double box plait runs down the back of many seasonable skirts and rises to form a wide strap over the waist belt, fastening to the blouse beneath the bolero. A similar front panel effect appears on princess gowns in fine summery materials.
A Paris correspondent notes new floral scarf designs in soft crepe or chiffon. Fashionable theatergoers favor white violets and small dog roses, with marabou trims and heliotrope flowers arranged in graceful, harmonious lines.
A short quote from the New York Weekly captures a cautious exchange about marriage timing between a prospective son in law and his father in law. The dialogue hints at reluctance to rush marriage plans and prefers a gradual start after prior family discussions.
Pattern No 5593 describes a practical design for a fitted waist or dressing lining with versatile necklines and sleeve options. It covers front or back closures, Dutch round or square necks, neck variations, elbow length sleeve ends, and includes a high standing collar that can be omitted. Materials listed include Perculine cambric and outing flannel in sizes 32 through 46 inches.
A winter season gives a cook named Mary a confession to her mistress about loving art and literature. The renowned critic master visits in summer and, on learning of Mary’s passion, probes her about Ibsen. Mary admits familiarity and affection for Ibsen and what he represents.
In a sharp chat, Scribbles asks if Miss Chillem would repeat refusing his marriage proposal. She replies she will not, while Scribbles mentions recording the exchange in shorthand for a Chicago Daily News novel.
In a New York Sun note a hunter asks if a deer was snared. The guide replies no but wore sleigh bells and a megaphone, preventing a hit.
A reflective note contrasts dreaming with daily responsibility. The speaker admits dreams are fine yet admits difficulty waking to work and meeting duties, underscoring practical discipline and self management.
Mr. Comrox confirms the piano is a good article and expresses satisfaction with its ability to withstand use without warping or fracture. The musician remarks on the instrument’s value and enduring quality. Washington Star quotation highlights buyer confidence.
In Training. She Mr Gamble used to be wild. Will he make Mand a good husband. Mau will make him a good husband. Bits.
Reading fragment mentions a range of hills with pasturage and meadow on slopes and asks if Balkan is a Turkish term. The garbled OCR records a question about etymology and geography.
The fragment notes Babylon as possibly the first city to reach a population of a million, with the city area stated as 225 square miles, reflecting historical population estimates and urban size.
The note recalls that labor unions are not new, with accurate records of their existence in Roman era Pompeii. It suggests unions existed in antiquity long before modern forms.
Southport police forces across all ranks are prohibited from wearing finger rings while in uniform or on duty, effective immediately. The rule aims to prevent safety hazards and injuries during law enforcement work.
In 1813 the East India Company concluded that trade with Japan was not worth cultivating, reflecting a strategic mistake by business interests in early modern commerce. The remark underscores how geopolitical and market considerations shaped imperial trade choices.
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