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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
4
The Vienna News, official organ of Dooly County, defends its editorial stance and condemns political suppression. It asserts commitment to free column space, fair treatment of all sides, and aims to support public questions while maintaining backbone and business integrity.
Forsyth scene as Joe Terrell answers a year of harassment with calm resolve and bold rebuttals. He exposes opponent Guerry’s shifting records on prohibition and lobbyism, while Graves commends Terrell as strong, amiable, and pure as gold in a north Georgia political skirmish reported by the Valdosta Times.
A Waycross Journal note argues a merchant spent 16 dollars to mail 1000 advertising cards and sewed in the printer costs. The author notes the same funds would buy ads in the local paper with 2000 circulation twice weekly, reaching more readers at far lower cost.
Treasurer Park warns funds are insufficient to cover teacher salaries and Gov. Candler may need to borrow $200,000. The Dublin Courier argues Georgia's state finances are ample, taxes are high enough, and public officials must devise a system to pay educators on time rather than delaying wages.
The Cedartown Standard covers a Cedar Town speech by Hon. Dupont Guerry who rails against a coalition of newspapers railroads politicians lobbyists whiskey interests and Hardshell Baptists as opposing him. The item notes the speaker framed a broad adversary list in his remarks.
A reminiscent note on a Drayton and Wells school picnic guided by Miss Saddler and Miss Agnew. Miss Georgia Eva Penny arrives with Prof Lasseter while locals admire pretty guests from Americus. A lively social scene features Mr R. E. Shirah, Perry Busbee, Stonewall Adkins, and plans of joint proprietorship with Mr Durham Lewis.
In Carnesville Ga on January seventh 1902 Neal Litre testifies that Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic cured poison oak on a convict farm and kept his family healthy for eight years. Homer Ga on November sixteenth 38990 reports Gus Mason sought a bottle after thunderwood poisoning and three applications reportedly cured him. Banks County Journal advertises wholesale and retail availability.
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