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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
3
Talmage delivers a Sunday sermon framing loss and misfortune as tests to deepen faith. He urges looking for light in clouds, embracing frugality, self denial, and heavenly hope, arguing wealth harms faith and that bereavement and illness refine character toward eternal joy.
Special report from Washington describes the first twenty nine days of the war against Spain costing about 80 million dollars, nearly 8 million per day, with future costs likely lower as much has been for preparation. Over 200 thousand people are employed to mobilize land and sea forces. suppliers and railways profit from contracts for ships, guns, uniforms, tents, cutlery, and related goods.
Four infantry regiments at Camp Coppinger undergo ten mile daily forced marches with advance and rear guards and ambulances following. Men carry full outfits and 200 rounds of ammunition and few falter in the heat. At the volunteer camp drills run eight hours daily as officers press rigorous training.
Sarah Jane Phillips aged twenty two was killed by a bolt of lightning while at prayer in her Aubdenried Pennsylvania home. The fatal strike occurred near the chimney as the bolt struck the house.
Fragmented excerpts describe New South Wales wheat acreage, a Jefferson City Democratic figure, and a lifetime illness tale of Herman H Eveler. The document then promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a sworn testimonial, followed by miscellaneous household anecdotes, patent medicines, and tobacco ads.
A giant lantern capable of 90 million candle power, nine foot beam, will be erected above Sandy Hook to guide mariners toward New York harbor. The light stands 240 feet above tide, visible far offshore, with a future height increase potentially extending visibility to 100 miles. Built by Henry Lepaute and purchased for 10,000 dollars, it features nine foot lenses, three lamps, and a mercury float system.
An assortment of health and tobacco cure claims flood the page, praising No-Tol, No-Tone, and Sterling Remedy ads. Prominent is a skin condition cure for Tetter and Eodema, with instructions against self treatment and a urged purchase of various almond-brand products. The text also touts tobacco cessation aids and a general call to buy patent medicines from Chicago and New York vendors.
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