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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
2
The Defiance Express is a second class mail matter in Defiance Ohio with daily evening edition and weekly edition. It lists carrier delivery within the city and mail rates for in town and outside subscriptions with prices for six months three months and annual cash in advance.
After an extensive search the work is finished with 2,480 graves opened and about 5,000 bodies moved to cemeteries in Pretoria Johannesburg Lydenburg and other locations overcoming vast search challenges.
The article notes Mrs. Carnegie manages her husband Andrew Carnegie’s morning routine at Skibo. She prepares his oatmeal by seven each day, as he is out by half past seven, relieving him of daily minor errands and responsibilities.
P. G. Clark, former chief ranger and Indian police chief, says more than 50,000 acres of the Uintah best lands have been allotted to Indians. He claims the action aims to keep lands from actual settlers and that the Indian roll is under 1,200 people, with reservations nearly doubled.
Experiments show two-inch tires cut deep ruts on a thoroughly wet clay road, while four-inch wide tires with a shorter front axle and non tracking wheels leave a hard smooth surface and need only half the pull. Starting force is four to eight times the force to keep moving.
A fragment notes John D Rockefeller's ventures abroad, describing a fleet of ships carrying Standard Oil products to the Orient. It mentions wealthy young men, indulgent families, and regular departures from New York bound for Calcutta Melbourne or Auckland with cargoes of oil and gilded fittings.
A Philadelphia violin maker claims the Lippincott mansion joists contain extinct spruce wood suited for violin rims and backs. He obtained a monopoly on the material and hired detectives to guard the site as wreckers demolished the house.
A Philadelphia correspondent cites journal files showing since January 1 1905 Philadelphia recorded 4578 typhoid cases with 454 deaths about ten percent mortality. New Orleans had 1503 yellow fever cases with 214 deaths about 1314 percent. Yellow fever is more deadly but ends with frost. Last year Philadelphia logged 6587 typhoid cases and 744 deaths.
NYC, the most crowded island, shows limited horizontal space so builders rise with height. Development climbs the vertical line as new tenement and apartment houses outpace older brownstone fronts, maximizing ground space and housing demand.
The article notes elk are easy to rear in captivity across eastern climates, surviving without shelter and feeding on sparse diets during harsh winters while domestic animals struggle. It cites elk abundance and thriving young, with historical context from early Plymouth settlers finding elk in New England down to tidewater.
The United States imports from 20 to 25 million dollars of diamonds annually with large amounts smuggled in as loose stones or jewelry. Experts say 90 percent of customs entry diamonds reach America through New York Harbor. one third stay for local trade while the rest go to Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
The Philadelphia North American analyzes trade data, refuting the tariff league view that production outpaces demand. It notes a 20 percent population rise over a decade, surging domestic demand for iron, coal, and petroleum, and a shift of exports toward manufactured goods while imports reach 600 million dollars, showing robust home markets.
The Moline Dispatch notes that tariff theorists fear global boycotts and economic ruin, while government statistics counter with evidence of overall prosperity. It argues free trade should not cripple any industry, and that national welfare outweighs narrow gains for specific sectors.
The Pittsburg Times argues that neither party nor policy fully shapes a nation and urges the coming Republican majority to move cautiously to avoid hindering progress. It says no real Republican demand exists for tariff revision, only enemies of protection or self serving interests push for change.
A humorous after dinner tale tied to Cardinal Gibbons arrives from the Hamptons. A Baltimore household once employed a colored girl who received a glowing recommendation yet was dismissed when she wished to wear the cardinal's red silk stockings.
Excerpts from American Economist and New York papers discuss whether tariffs serve protection or reciprocity, note dangers in demanding wage reductions for reform, and warn against concealing trade policy aims behind weak arguments. The pieces stress caution in tariff reform rhetoric and its economic implications.
The fruit growers of California warn that long overland freight distances impose heavy costs creating a need for strong protective tariffs. They argue reciprocity gains abroad risk harming California fruit and wine interests and emphasize protecting the home market from foreign duties, especially against Germany.
The piece notes a mood of reform amid prosperity with Kansas wheat yields and strong crops shaping freight and labor demand. It cites the Fifty-ninth Congress as unlikely to revise tariffs, while polemics on maximum and minimum duties and reciprocity surface in press and political rhetoric.
A survey of editorials and notices notes Democrats leading in Ohio polls, tariff reform debates, and tariff protections amid European trade friction. Mentions November eclipse, inauguration dates, and American labor rights with tone of contemporary press.
In Japan fences are uncommon on farms. Borders are made with mulberry trees whose leaves feed silkworms. It is said that 190,000 acres of potential fencing are saved by this practice.
Lincolnshire Agricultural society honors eight farm laborers who raised 124 children without parish relief. One man fathered 20, raised 17, and placed 12 of his offspring. Amid trade notes, Fahys watch case makers in Sag Harbor suspend Saturdays half holiday due to order surge.
National items describe James Rankin Young as chief censor of objectionable post cards and a key figure in propriety enforcement. A push by 41 governors to move inauguration from March 4 to a later date gains momentum due to health and weather concerns.
The piece notes hot air and occasional fact in presidential gossip about cabinet reshuffles. It mentions Ambassador Meyer rumored for Navy or Justice head, Bonaparte moving to Justice, Moody retiring, and Cortelyou unlikely for Treasury, all amid White House skits with reporters.
A Houston Post snippet recalls a scene of deception over a card game where a man claims to be with a sick friend and lies about a hand. The exchange centers on a boast of four kings against four aces, ending with a joke about a new dress and ending with a request for sleep. The moral questions why men lie to their wives remain implicit.
A Cleveland Leader quip questions debt and avoidance with lines about money between a speaker and Bilker. The exchange hinges on who owes whom and why meetings are avoided.
A Yonkers Statesman line describes a young married woman presenting her first biscuits. The husband asks for his pistol and jokes he will test if the treats are bullet proof, reflecting a sharp local humor moment.
A Houston Post quip notes Suddenseads arguing with his physician over health beliefs. He insisted on gout while the doctor diagnosed rheumatism, sparking the joke about medical certainty.
A lawyer questions a large red faced woman about signing a deed. She retorts that her husband exerted no compulsion and vows she will not be controlled. The scene centers on independence and spousal pressure within a domestic dispute.
A young lady quotes a line about music soothing the savage beast while taking a seat at the piano. A crusty bachelor retorts that some in the crowd deserve consideration, highlighting a clash between refinement and rudeness in social seating.
Two boys fishing far from the Calu river share a lighthearted exchange. Jimmy boasts no catch while one reveals he will simply retrieve the old boot at home, a small humor lines likely from the Chicago News.
A brief quotation from the Houston Post notes a speaker advising marriage to an intellectual superior and dismisses the suggestion as unnecessary. The exchange reflects social attitudes in a historical newspaper item.
The article notes tourists are drawn not to grand fjord scenes but to daily rural life in Norway. It highlights farm life, Sabbath beach dress in Wardanger, hillside haymaking, hanging grass to dry, and hardy, varied work by families in mountain valleys. It ends by praising hospitality and bracing highland air.
A lesson on Daniel 6 538 BC era context and the deliverance theme. It discusses Daniel’s prayer persistence amidst a Persian decree, the lions den ordeal, and contrasts two types of deliverance showing faith amid trial. It cites biblical figures and emphasizes God’s protection for the faithful.
A Birmingham factory produces about 1200 flintlock muskets weekly and many more are made at Liege Belgium. The guns are sent to Central and East Africa for native use, while modern firearms are restricted by statute.
A jeweler touts a large pure diamond worth 7500 dollars and a buyer asks for a price cut. The jeweler refuses, then jokes about carving the price onto the stone so it is visible to others.
Quip notes Broadbrin’s home as a model of seamless management. The dialogue praises a wife who keeps servants content while she handles tasks, highlighting domestic efficiency in a witty New York Weekly framing.
In the Cleveland Leader readers mock Margie for her swimsuit, noting it looked ruined after an incident yesterday. A second reader comment agrees, calling the ensemble careless and drenched.
A brief Cassell's illustration explains that when people say a man is in the prime of life they actually refer to being considerate of an old man’s feelings rather than a literal age. The exchange uses a father and son as a teaching moment.
In a brief exchange from the New York Sun a first millionaire questions regret over tainted wealth. The second millionaire replies that the taint will fade with the second generation, while the third will lose the money altogether.
A humorous exchange from Tit-Bits contrasts Pudney’s failure with Binks noting he only failed after spending too long reading guidance for young men on success. The quip uses playful language about advice and perseverance.
In a courtroom exchange Mrs Hoyle questions if a husband earns well. Mrs Doyle confirms earnings are adequate but notes they are insufficient. The judge presides over the discussion on financial sufficiency and compensation.
In a Tit Bits item, a dialogue declares both parties guilty for a stolen kiss and for receiving stolen goods, underscoring moral judgments in a brief society note from a past issue.
Fragmentary timetable data lists multiple stations including Deshier Leipsiche Ottawa Columbus Grove Wapakoneta Sidney Dayton Hamilton and Cincinnati illustrated with series of numbers likely times and codes. Notes North Bound via B. and O. Ry. appears as a header.
A Chicago Tribune quip has a doctor advising that a disordered liver is best treated by living a more orderly life. The remark underscores a humorous take on health and discipline.
A dialogue excerpt from the Washington Star features Miss Cayenne arguing that flattery cannot alter Mr Cadsby’s steadfast self regard. The exchange underscores his unwavering view of himself and immune stance to praise.
A Philadelphia Press item reports a New Bride defending her milk as pure while a milkman denies water adulteration. She says she uses only filtered water. The exchange highlights concerns over dairy purity in domestic life.
A brief exchange with Clara and Aunty mocks idle days at home. The humorous aside appears in the New York Weekly style, reflecting light social banter about leisure and rest.
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