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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
2
A fragment from a 1908 issue discusses train robberies as a fashion and questions labor day timing. It notes Col W A Hemphill’s death, critiques Attorney General Knox, and mocks a local marriage notice describing Sylvia Rhode and James Cunraham with sharp humor and no congratulations.
The article compares 1840 and 1894 fiber production in tons, showing cotton rising from 380 000 to 2 226 000, wool from 340 000 to 1 098 000, and flax from 590 to 1 544 000. It notes flax largely fell out after 1870 and tracks gains: 1870–80 cotton up 45 percent, wool 26 percent. 1880–90 cotton 45 percent, wool t percent. 1890–1900 cotton 30 percent, wool 9 percent. Over 1870–1900 cotton up 174 percent, wool 107 percent.
A market note from D B Thompson urges farmers to seek the best cash price for cotton seed and to compare offers, promising the local Oil Mill will be fairly treated. He cautions not to sell elsewhere before reaching Vienna.
Patient describes long hacking cough mistaken for consumption. After months under physician care and trying many remedies, Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough. Sold by all dealers.
City of Vienna schedules property tax returns at the tax office. Returns for taxable Vienna property are now being accepted and will close on September 1, 1902. B. M. Woon acts as C, and I C C oversee the filing.
A will fragment found beside a New York hotel bed records harsh, self condemning bequests from a man who died by suicide. He condemns his wife, parents, and children, saying they inherit shame, poverty, and a drunkard's grave. The stark testament reflects a drunkard's ruinous life.
A three month old babe in Warsaw Russia prophesies that within a year all powers will be at war and in three years the earth will witness the millennium. The public is urged to heed the warning.
A Vienna resident offers a well located house for sale in a desirable city area. The property includes about one acre of land and invites interested buyers to contact D. L. Henderson for details.
In Vienna two Soscarle storehouses are available for rent. Terms include possession for interested parties and options for additional facilities or nearby services as requested.
Dr Ewing a Smith Grove Kentucky physician with over thirty years of experience recounts relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foleys Kidney Cure. He claims complete cure after three bottles and endorses it to other doctors. Sold by all dealers.
Senoia Georgia October 10 1901 Dr Tichenors Antiseptic heals cuts burns quickly and leaves satisfaction. Every family should keep it to use in case of accident. Enterprise Gazette Roscoe Georgia November 28 1899.
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