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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
3
The tale follows Jacob’s twelve years with Laban as he plans to return to his homeland. Rachel bears a son, Jacob proclaims a faith driven wage, and Laban’s shifting deals test Jacob’s trust in God. Jacob’s flock prospers under a divinely guided arrangement despite Laban’s petty schemes.
Katherine Pope analyzes English and American perceptions of Russian diplomacy during the Crimea and the Peking legations episode. The piece discusses distrust, claims of honesty or deceit, and tales like Linovitch’s boasting contrasted with Chaffee’s reaction, illustrating cross national biases and wartime tensions.
Elder Thomas R. Francis, founder of a new religion in Boyd Lake, prompts protests as followers embrace hugging and kissing during services. A vitriolic backlash grows with tar and feather threats, arrests, and rumors of threats of violence.
George Wright of Allegheny Pa. was cradled aboard a 40 foot naphtha launch off Ocean City after a shark attack tore off three toes of his right foot. Captain Doughty fired a shotgun to ward off the attack, Wright survived but will walk on crutches for two weeks.
The piece notes Philadelphia’s central role in the Franklin bicentennial celebration on January 17, with France and foreign scientists to join. It recounts Franklin’s life from Boston birth to Philadelphia printing, his libraries and almanac, and his work in public service, science, and diplomacy including the 1752 kite experiment and alliance with France. Governor Pennypacker and President Roosevelt are anticipated, with support from federal, state, and Massachusetts authorities.
Ruth Sterry quotes the New York Observer about kindness and bearing trials with without prejudice. She urges rising above suspicion to seek beauty and goodness in common things and to let inward trust touch the lips and heart.
A Daily Walk writes on morning purpose and doing required tasks. It argues forced work builds temperance self-control diligence and strength of will, yielding cheerfulness and virtue for the idle to envy. The piece contrasts secular disdain of scripture with steady moral effort.
Uncle teases Harold about failing exams while Harold laments that the questions were the same as last year. Cassell's.
A custom house officer at Yarmouth England rescued a boy who had fallen from a quay into the water and learned he had saved the same boy in similar circumstances on two prior occasions authorities said the acts of bravery follow a recurring pattern in the boy’s life.
A New York judge, mocked for a playful reform, is humorously pressed to sentence a man for kissing a woman against her will. The prisoner notes the woman had been eating onions, prompting a quip about a second kiss.
A brief chat marks a romantic exchange in Tit-Bits with Mr. Dreamleigh replying to a Loved One about clouds in the dim future, but cherishing the present as they discuss buying a ring together and the men’s odd tastes in rings.
A Borneo frog species features very long toe webs reaching the tips and acts as four tiny parachutes when leaping from trees. This adaptation allows easy descent, earning it the name flying frog.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Broadway restaurants are now called lobster palaces, a term derived from two lobster family species. The label reflects a broader shift in dining culture and restaurant branding.
In a humorous exchange the Houston Post notes the phrase animated bustle used to describe a lively picnic scene. The gag suggests someone sat on an ant hill, while the Chicago News jokes about DeGilt’s sudden fortune and possible blue book scrutiny.
A quotation urges a life of contentment with small means and refined conduct. It emphasizes study, quiet thought, gentle speech, and honest action while listening to nature and the world. The speaker aspires to patience, courage, and spiritual growth through daily, unforced living.
Yukon World recalls August 16 as the date that brought Skookum Jim and the Rabbit Creek discovery to public notice. The historic watershed attracted thousands to the region and contributed about 120 million dollars in gold, transforming Canada's north.
In a brief exchange the two speakers clash over what one calls a humble opinion. Spinks dubs the other’s stance arrogant and overly denial driven, reflecting a sharp public disagreement.
A brief exchange quotes Life magazine about feeling alive versus dying tomorrow. The dialogue playfully contrasts mortal fear with present enjoyment.
A brief Chicago News item notes Mrs A and Mrs Z discuss a man named John who favors brown attire and taste in general. They report he told another person this morning he has a dark brown taste.
Dialogue fragment from Chicago News shows Cogger scolding an older man to drive, while Kidder quips that he cannot raise dust to make the car move. The exchange captures a rural roadside humor moment.
Garrulous Acquaintance argues about quitting writing as Borus, a veteran author, insists he has not talked himself out after fifty years of speaking and writing. Chicago Tribune dialogue excerpt.
A humorous exchange reveals that an uncle leaves all his estate to a nonbeliever, prompting mixed reactions about the will's naming of beneficiaries and family connections. The brief dialogue captures tensions over inheritance and the weight of labels.
A light town item notes a new arrival at a shore resort and many loving couples present. An old guest quips that husbands keep to Sundays, hinting at social chatter and leisure patterns among visitors.
Mrs. Abbie Gardener Sharp, the sole survivor of the Spirit Lake massacre of 1857, lives at Pillsbury Point on Lake Okobojila. She used proceeds from the history of the event to purchase a home on the lake.
There were 28 vacancies in the grade of assistant paymaster of the navy. Two thousand young men applied for the posts and only 24 passed the tests and received commissions.
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