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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
4
A post office notice from Vienna Georgia identifies second class mail matter under Congress rule 2.6 dated March 3 1876 and printed on Thursday December 21 1916 indicating publication status and mailing designation.
A Pinehurst gathering last week focused on farming under bull weevil conditions. Local farmers show strong interest in preparation, and the writer believes the weevil will have little impact next year. Pinehurst sets a hopeful example for neighboring communities.
In a wartime style appeal the speaker calls for a proactive Vienna chamber of commerce to mobilize business leaders against the boll weevil. He urges immediate action, warning against complacency and delaying until next year to avoid hardships.
A Dooly county resident urges public comment in the News on the war and peace effort. The writer laments the continued conflict and hopes Old Santie could secure peace this year while noting some critics blame Great Britain for rejecting Germany’s proposals. England’s course is viewed as wiser for future nations.
A GeorgiaNeighbor opinion denounces excessive coverage of Tom Watson in the Unadilla Reporter arguing editors squander ink on a national figure instead of local topics. The writer urges restraint, cautions against blunt attacks, and favors dedicating space to uplifting regional matters.
Hospitality at Edgewood hosted by Mrs Fred Shoup and Edmond Roddy for Miss Mary Roddy sister of the groom with about one hundred guests. A bridal party dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rushing and Mr and Mrs Norton Jones in Augusta with decorations of red pink and silver, a pink crystal centerpiece, and a scene of wedding bells and carnations. Mr Jenkins and his bride left for Dooling Georgia to start a new life after the ceremony.
John A. Jenkins Jr. and Miss Mary Roddy were married at the M E church in Augusta Tuesday afternoon at four o clock in front of many friends. The church was decorated in white and gold with dark green foliage. An ivy arch and mistletoe centerpiece formed the altar with gold tulle accents. The organ was hidden by greenery and narcissus plants. Mrs. Fred Shoup sang I Love You Truly and O Promise Me as the ceremony began. Arthur Rushing and Norton Jones, brothers in law to the bride, served as ushers.
A compilation of child letters to Santa from Vienna Georgia dated December 1916. Annie Sue Brown Carolyn Ruth Brown and Florence Bolin describe wants for dolls, toy carriages, a wagon, fruit, candy, and small gifts. They mention Smyrna school, family details, and local merchant Big Busy Store with Mr. Orovitz referenced.
Nipher notes that smaller planets defy gravity and suggests smaller people resist rules. The remark connects cosmic behavior to human conduct, signaling a provocative comparison between science and social order.
A Boston Evening Transcript excerpt discusses marital secrecy and the idea that couples should settle grievances privately. It mentions social shame around airing faults and references a sonal Holland and a Weilla avenue cab expense, plus a note about a doctor and a premium due the next day.
A fragmentary tip suggests reviving draggled ferns by watering with weak tea. It also mentions a strange remedy of inserting sulfur match heads into soil when lice appear, though details are unclear and likely impractical.
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