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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1897
Page
3
A prisoner admits taking the wheel claim amid a defense that the temptation arose from owning the best make in the market. The exchange underscores a judge’s attempt to frame the motive within the case context.
Bown miodical men of Turin form a syndicate to publish LaMforta Apparente about cases of apparent death and burial alive. The publication will discuss methods to avoid such errors in the future and review best practices for recognizing true death.
A garbled endorsement from Covington Kentucky and Michigan retailers praises Bitters and various patent remedies for kidneys indigestion rheumatism neuralgia and catarrh. The letter claims cures and high status for the products though specifics and dates are unclear.
The article argues that after bicycle price drops due to competition, type-writing machines should face similar cuts. It notes machines costing around 50 dollars may cost about 15 to manufacture and suggests large department stores could arrange outside production to drive prices down.
The Philadelphia Record notes rapid adoption of electric power in shipyards across the country and Europe. Electric capstans and lifts enable starting devices at a switch, moving hand cars, and lifting plates and angles. High keels previously required rigid airborne systems. electric hoists now speed labor by elevating workers and materials to upper decks.
British naval officers conducted a dramatic test firing a 110 pound solid shot from a gun anchored at the bottom of Portsmouth harbor. The shot pierced a wooden target and an iron hull beneath water, showing water has little effect on the projectile and suggesting new marine attack and harbor defense uses including underwater port holes and submarine batteries.
A humorous exchange shows Hor Views asking about gas anesthesia for a tooth extraction. The assistant quotes the price as one shilling and five shillings with gas, prompting the response that five shillings with gas is too high and plans to return in daylight.
Reverend Dr. Talmage urges cheerful conversation and conduct to combat national financial distress. He argues Christian giving and investment, plus a great spiritual awakening, are the three prescriptions for recovery. He notes dangers of gloom from comfortable classes, calls for trust in God, and warns wealth cannot save the soul.
The Grond QChief Herald of Okla hog notes that this paper is printed by wind power from a wind mill, the sole known instance of wind powered printing. It states there is no credit given to wind power, marking a unique record in newspaper printing.
A fragmented, informal line study questions personal image and social standing. The speaker ponders instantaneous judgments and potential lifelong feuds, reflecting an irregular voice from a transcribed note or slang laden exchange.
Fragmented OCR advert lists various patent cures and remedies for corns and other ailments. Mentions substances such as Phiyate and Totter, with references to healing claims, a Dr R Hy BLN, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, noting soothing effects and pain relief.
Catalog page for a regional university offering three degree courses under a group system. Includes a music conservatory with piano, violin, banjo, and guitar programs, a commercial optiras-teacher program, and a home science emphasis. Describes a college building, modern facilities, and free catalogs by address to Rev. O. B. King, President, Charlotte.
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