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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
3
Dr Talmage expounds on the Bethany scene where Martha toils in the kitchen while Mary listens, urging readers to value homemaking, endure trials, and pursue divine goals. The sermon defends household labor, warns against jealousy, and praises selfless sacrifice as preparation for heaven.
A Jackson Whig report describes Bill Watson a colored car repairer at the Illinois Central yard with a remarkable breath that ignites paper or light material. He reportedly slept on oilcloth to prevent fire and has worked for the Illinois Central company for about two years as an efficient employee.
The waistcoat evolved from a work garment to a refined street and dress item from the late seventeenth century. It began tight and short, leather or sturdy fabrics for work, then the vest spread across classes. By 1760 it grew shorter with many pockets and rich materials, and by 1770 it covered only the upper body, giving way to the sleeveless gilet in the early eighteenth century.
Lieutenant Colonel VP recounts a remarkable dog tale from December 1879 near Kabul. A black and tan terrier, lost in the Chardeh Valley, evaded Afghan siege lines to reach its master at Sherpur Cantonments after a week among the besieging forces.
In Madrid 1818 Jean Louis, famed master swordsman of the 24 Regiment of French Infantry, dueled twelve Italian foe masters in a disputed discipline drive. One by one, he repelled ten attackers with rapid parries and decisive thrusts, ending when the 824 Regiment colonel halted the contest after ten survivors were cheered by 10,000 troops.
A Dull Fellow. She asks what one would take first if given desires. He answers removing Tam’s shoes for comfortable feet. She adjusts a Hobson spot plaster and treats him with marked coldness for the rest of the evening.
A fragmented ad layout promotes Cascarets for skin cleansing and purifying the blood, with prices 10c, 26c, 50c and claims of beauty benefits. Other lines advertise Piso’s Cure, Laxative Bromo Quinine, and various quack remedies. Several unrelated snippets mention bird migration, labor views, and a stray moral aphorism, all in a garbled, dealer-like catalog of 19th century patent medicines.
In a light exchange the characters Mild Superstition and Lashforth discuss superstition and drinking rituals. Carter avoids a drink on the thirteenth day, while Lashforth quips he will not drink in the thirteenth month of the year.
An ad style summary noting cessation aid claims for No-To-Bac and Hat's Catarrh Cure with prices, distributors Sterling Remedy Co and various druggists, and testimonials on remedy effectiveness.
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