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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
5
The country editor notes Savannah's plight while Vienna considers a railroad opportunity. He jokes about Governor race fervor and mentions a large blackberry crop. Candidate Judge Russell names his 18th child Lee County. Congressman Rufus E. Lester of Savannah dies in Washington from a hotel fall injuries.
A Twiggs County Citizen editorial chides Editor Guerry for mudslinging in the Hughes Lewis race. The writer urges sticking to merits over attacks, noting Lewis’s record pleases voters and expressing support for Hughes only if Guerry highlights his positive points without disparaging opponents.
A unsigned letter argues about gender roles and reform, claiming boys are judged by alcohol use while a drinking girl is condemned. It urges parents to restrict girls' outings, encourages support for reformers, and contrasts treatment of male versus female drinkers by “good Christian people” in a dated Southern context.
A reader laments the fate of women who fall from grace, arguing society punishes them more harshly than men. The letter warns youth to choose company carefully, notes even well-dressed strangers can mislead, and urges parents to know suitors. It ends with a call to extend aid to those attempting reform.
A July note from Alabama visitors to Vienna, Georgia, describes a pleasant trip highlighting Georgia hospitality, shade trees, and friendly townspeople. They praise Georgia churches, social gatherings at Tom H Britt’s home, and the generous reception, while noting farm labor shortages and storm damage along routes to Cordele and Albany.
In a remote mining camp, a blast at Red Star mill stirs danger and profit talks as Kelly, Raymond, Munro, and Ann navigate loyalties. Peabody, an eastern confidant, arrives with authority, while Ann's mixed signals spark rivalries. Raymond faces looming heartbreak as trust fractures darken the peak.
No secret about Bucklen’s Amica Salve says it treats cuts ulcers fever sores sore eyes and boils effectively. A user note from Hope Texas states quick relief for a bad sore and a sore eye, advertised at View Drug Co’s drug store.
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