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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
2
Vienna Ga June 4 1912 issue notes obituaries two mentions of Tom Watson and Bacon US Senate candidacy and suffrage advances in Ohio. It covers Augusta Chronicle critique of Tom Watson and a call for women’s industrial training while debating district school policy in Americus. The piece links local post office notices to broader political trends and education issues.
A Albany based traveler told the Herald that Catholics will not back any candidate Watson supports. He claims any governor chosen with Watson's backing will lose Catholic votes across Georgia.
A Boston couple vacationing near Augusta Georgia befriend an old colored woman and invite her to visit. In Boston she stays as a guest and shares meals at the table with her white hosts. The hostess questions her status noting the master was a gentleman who never allowed a Black person to eat at his table.
A. H. Brown of Vienne Georgia advertises potatoe draws offered for sale at two dollars per thousand.
A farmers union address warns members that presidential year campaigning will flood farmers with promises from rival factions. The speaker urges vigilance, noting many pledges are made to win votes and may not be kept, and advises staying cool and skeptical of political offers while awaiting Congressional action.
Notice that a bill will be introduced in the 1912 Georgia General Assembly amending the Vienna City Court act. It would set the court solicitor on salary and modify defendant indictment rights by the grand jury and related provisions.
A candidate announces run for the State Senate subject to the Democratic primary and asks for support dated May 25, 1912.
A public notice states Sam J. B. Smith announces his candidacy for Representative of Dooly County, subject to the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters of the past and asks for continued support in the coming primary.
A resident announces candidacy for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. They express gratitude in advance for any support from voters.
In a public notice, Charles R. Crisp declares his candidacy for congress in the 8th Congressional District for the 63rd Congress. He notes his role as a confidential clerk to the speaker and vows to represent the people faithfully, with a primary to be held next summer and a forthcoming platform.
Letter to voters from John R Mercer of the Third Con gressions District outlining his farming background and intent to meet voters in person before the election. He emphasizes advancing farming interests and serving the broader community as a congressman.
Notice from Oborgla Dooly County states a bill to be introduced in the Georgia General Assembly authorizing an election on the first Tuesday in September 2012 to decide retaining or abolishing the Vienna City Court. This May 21 1012.
The next teachers examination for public school applicants in the state will be at the Vienna Academy on Friday June 14 and Saturday June 16, 1912. Primary License hopefuls may attend only Friday while Elementary License hopefuls must attend both days. First grade licenses expiring this year may be renewed on two conditions: proven teaching experience and completion of the professional training course. The 1912 course uses the New Manual of Methods, Seeley’s History of Education, and Hodge’s Nature Study and Life. Bring existing licenses for continuation.
Three houses and one vacant lot in Vienna are offered for sale. All properties are in good condition and conveniently located with reasonable prices. For purchase details contact L. L. Woopwanp.
All persons, landlord or tenant, are forbidden to hire or abet or give John Henry Clark colored anything to cat for he is under a written contract for the year 1012. This May 2st John F. Lape, Vosailts, 'Ge.
For sale or Caiopin for field estat Keats 100 J Ro RBLEY Corin Georgi. Readable fragments describe crop seeds and local farm listings with various spellings and names.
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