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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
Cordele voters favor issuing 995000 in bonds to fund waterworks schools and sewerage, with over 400 votes cast. An editorial note discusses tax exemptions for families with under eighteen children and a related concept for household goods. A Progressive Farmer piece argues boys need pay and recognition in farm work.
The Byromville Herald praises Chas Jackoon Shipp of Cordele as fit for Railroad Commissioner praising his legal practice two terms as city court solicitor, broad business experience, character and integrity, and urges support for his candidacy.
An eminent female fellow citizen proposes every husband pay his wife a fixed regular allowance. The idea reserves money for women as their own, not sporadic gifts from husbands, and would stand apart from the Saturday Evening Post.
An editorial argues wives often act as household treasurers and should be given a regular income to manage after a husband dies. It urges both spouses to plan finances, insure dependents, and avoid leaving dependents destitute without a budget or life insurance.
The Savannah News cites Pastor Wilder condemning pistols and lying tongues while denouncing the shedding of innocent blood and foreclosures. He warns against oppressive creditors harming widows and orphans and praises mercy toward debtors, noting a man who refused foreclosure to help another.
Women overburdened by domestic duties and female disorders are urged to try Dr Simmons Squaw Vine Compound. The remedy is described as restoring internal balance and strengthening the body to perform household tasks, making work easier. Price listed at $1.00 per bottle and sold by Powell Bros. Drug Co.
A farmer from the Third Congressional District announces his bid for the Democratic primary. John R. Mercer vows to represent farming interests and meet voters across every county before the election.
In a formal candidacy statement Crisp announces his run for congress from the district subject to the Democratic primary next summer. As a confidential clerk to the speaker he pledges faithful representation, proposes a forthcoming platform, and vows to address voters, seeking support and influence from the electorate.
Notice from Dooly County that at the next General Assembly session a bill will be introduced to amend Lilly city charter. It empowers the mayor and council to purchase and operate water works and electric lights, to build a school, to issue bonds, and to levy an annual tax to pay principal and interest. The act is titled City of Lilly Charter Amended and is dated January 18, 3012.
An item notes POTATOR DRAWs offered for sale at two dollars per thousand. The terse notice lists no additional details such as seller, location, or date. The brief entry appears as a classified line in the period publication.
A candidate announces intent to run for the State Senate subject to the Democratic primary, seeking support from voters and outlining plans dated May 25, 1912.
J B Smith announces candidacy for Representative of Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters from the past and asks for continued support in the coming primary.
A candidate from Dooly County announces bid for Representative in the General Assembly, subject to voters in the upcoming Democratic primary. He expresses gratitude in advance for any support and pledges to honor their backing.
Notice of local legislation from Dooly County Georgia states a General Assembly bill will be introduced to authorize an election on the first Tuesday in September 1912 to decide retaining or abolishing the City Court of Vienna Georgia. This May 21 1912.
A bill to be introduced in the 1912 Georgia General Assembly would amend the act creating the City Court of Vienna. It places the court's solicitor on salary and gives defendants the right to demand indictment by the grand jury along with other purposes. Dated June 4 1912.
This notice informs all persons indebted to the estate of Mrs M F Sentell to come forward and settle promptly and all claimants against the estate are asked to file their claims according to law. Dated this May day 1912.
A bill will be introduced in the 1012 session of the Georgia Legislature amending Section Two of the Lilly city charter to reduce the city limit from a mile to a half mile from center, creating a circular boundary. This June 11, 1912.
The Byrom Corporation of Byromville, Georgia urges Dooly County farmers to plant peas along with corn, oats, and wheat fields. The appeal notes favorable hay and pea prices and requests farmers to maximize production across all crop rows and land.
Wolshin Chapter of Royal Arch Masons invites members and Royalesous to attend regular meetings on the first and eighth Monday nights each month in Arch M war. Cardial invitations are extended to all who may be interested.
By order of the Ordinary of Dooly County a sale will be held at the court house door on the first Tuesday in July to settle the estate of J R Carroll deceased. The property includes the north half of lot No 2 in Cruimpler’s second survey and the Daniel Cox house and lot in Unadilla. Proceeds pay debts and divide among heirs. June 3, 1912.
In Dooly County Georgia the sheriff will sell at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July during legal hours the livestock described as several bay and blue color mares and mules named Daisy Belle Kate Ida Carroll and Reuben plus a bay mare mule and a blue mare mule. The property belongs to John F. Lane to satisfy a fi fa for Bank of Vienna J F Lane J A King and D I King. May 27 1912. Also at the same place a town lot No 33 Crumpler second survey Una d ill Ga measure 100 by 150 feet owned by Sarah Wimbush to satisfy a fi fe Ponder vs Sarah Wimbush. Zith 1912.
Ambiguous remarks hint at Georgia embracing a larger industrial plan. Vendors and residents question impacts on jobs, infrastructure, and communities as policymakers press for faster development and modernization.
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