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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
5
Vienna readers learn of frequent visitors from Pinehurst Taylorville and Crisp counties, a large Christmas toy and firework line at Taylor Bros, and a push for alderman candidates D A Taylor and W Turton. The issue notes schools, Sunday attendance, and upcoming bank closing times for the holiday period.
Last evening around seven, mischievous youths tied a blind string and caused noises that led Mrs. Jordan to fear a burglary. Deputies and dogs tracked to Ella Smith’s home but the search ended with caution urged to the youths and their parents to guard against worse consequences.
A humorous verse pair warns Dolly against anger and scolding, promising obedience in exchange for kisses. The speaker, Samuel Minturn Peckin, exhorts Dolly to relinquish fuss, claiming license to be cruel and playful while noting the difficulty of staying chaste. The tone mirrors early 20th century quips about courtship and propriety.
D A Taylor announces candidacy for Vienna alderman subject to city primary. He asks for support and influence, pledging faithful discharge of duties for the city's future welfare and its taxpayers, in a formal public notice style.
A local candidate announces run for Alderman pledging to improve roads and streets, reduce taxes, and minimize waste if elected. The message thanks supporters and is signed D. B. Thompson from The News Office. Remaining items note various 1908–1909 local ads for seed cotton, crops, livestock, prices, and a Christmas goods promotion.
W N Edenfield of Pinehurst Georgia offers two four room houses with lots for sale or exchange for farm lands. Includes location details and contact for interested buyers or exchange partners.
An 89 year old farmer from Byromville Georgia seeks correspondence with a young woman for marriage. He asks include age and a photo with the first letter and instructs replies go to J F Moreland R F D 1. Dec. 12-08.
The manager of the News will revise the subscription list on January first and drop all names in arrears unless satisfactory arrangements are made before that date. Compliance with government Postal Laws prompts this action and readers without the year 1909 on their label are urged to settle to avoid being dropped.
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