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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
2
The Vienna News reports a steady rise in property returned for taxation since 1900. The 1900 figure was 228 660 dollars, rising to 415 222 dollars in 1902, with city officials noting strong collections by City Clerk and Treasurer B M Wood and predicting further gains as new enterprises rise.
The Macon Telegraph notes that a heavy train likely failed to destroy the grass caterpillars now widespread near the city. Rainy, cool spells favor their spread, while hot dry weather slows them or may halt further damage. August and September usually bring rains that empower army worm attacks.
A newspaper note suggests that indulgence in a certain brand of love causes many divorces. It cites kind words looks deeds and gentle handshakes as the best tools to stabilise married life in the unseen battles of a shared life.
Five hundred satisfied customers in Dooly County endorse J P Hosch and Sons The Buggy and Wagon People urging continued patronage.
Local notices advertise watch repairs on short notice by H A Youmans, straw hats half price for ten days from JP Heard & Sons, Foley's Honey on Tar for coughs, an umbrella lost at the News office, and a residence for sale by D L Henderson with acre of land. Also listings for sash and building materials, a top buggy for sale via Dr T F Bivins, a purse with $30 found, and various new textiles from Hamberg Edgins and Swiss Insertings.
An ad touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with claims of dramatic effects and rapid relief. It mentions guarantees of satisfaction or refund, and lists medical conditions allegedly treated, using sensational language and testimonials.
A sequence of testimonial fragments from multiple women across Georgia and Missouri praise Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic for ailments including nervous headaches neuralgia sore throats neuralgia cuts burns rheumatism and cholera morbus. Varying dates from 1899 to 1902 show strong household-use endorsements with no formal study or medical claims.
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