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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
3
A fiery sermon denounces Christianity as a world changing delusion. The preacher ridicules ancient oracles and infidels while praising the Bible’s influence on reform and character. He cites Farragut, Saul, Milton and Newton as examples, and endures with a grim vision of atheism versus salvation.
Ad copy urges cleansing blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Warns against impurities causing disease and delays in treatment. Promotes Hood's as safe, effective, and unique option.
An old travel vent reads quizzical questions about distance and direction, with the captain replying land lies straight below though not visible. The excerpt mixes nautical dialogue with a stream of patent medicine ads touting brain tonics, stomach bitters, blood cleansers, and beauty tonics with promises of cures and private revenue stamps.
The advertisement touts Wintersmith's Mulberry Pills as a premier remedy for constipation headaches and liver complaints. It claims wide use in China and America and offers a sample box mailed for two cents to Aaron Perens & Co in Louisville Kentucky.
The California Fig Syrup Co markets a well known laxative syrup called Syriae or Fras claimed to cleanse the system ease colds fevers and constipation using senna and aromatic plants in a fig flavored liquid. Sold by druggists everywhere at 50 cents per bottle with full company name on the package.
In old Athens a man who kissed a woman on the street faced death under a strict law. Pisistratus’ daughter was involved in a noted case when his wife spared the youth, prompting the tyrant’s wry remark. A Roman tale recalls Publius Maeving’s liberated slave torn by horses for kissing a statesman’s daughter. Cato’s warning followed a ban on married couples kissing in front of their daughter.
A humorous exchange jokes about fortune tellers predicting marriage outcomes. The page includes an amusing judge quote about second and third marriages. Also features a patent medicine advertisement for Cascarete Candy Cathartic and Dr Kisue's Great Nerve Restorer with prices and mail offers.
A rambler Clarence Wheeler abducts Birdy Jones on a spring day for a tandem ride through township roads. The scene shifts to an Indian agent in Utah where a Ute man ends twenty years of naked self punishment for an accidental family killing. Includes ads and scattered quotations from newspapers.
Mrs Roberts recalls Sally Potter and Ned break off engagement after Ned bought a muslin dress pattern for Sally. Ned later sends $6 principal plus 6 cents interest for a year, with Sally surprised yet accepting. Miss Sprawle says Ned won’t find another girl as good. Youth's Companion.
A dialogue fragment features Gertrude and Mand discussing a potential kiss from Mr Walsingham, with reference to antiquity and veil mishaps. The page also contains medical and tobacco cure ads, including Tetterine, a New York doctor booster, and various dubious patent remedies amid a retail page.
Letter from Mrs Della Realcxen praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after fatigue back pain and menstrual suffering. She credits two bottles for improvement and recommends the remedy to others. The message urges women to seek early advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts and not delay seeking help.
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