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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
4
The text highlights coal premiums, a call for concessions from coal operators, and local notes on Vienna and Dooly County jail. It references a shift in publications, editorial praise for Vienna News, and assorted remarks from Waycross Herald and The Constitution. It includes brief anecdotes such as a deer tongue shipment and a quip about babies.
An advertisement proclaims unprecedented bargains from J. P. Heard & Sons with lines about morning stars and superb values, inviting shoppers to compare and save.
Captain R. P. Hobson writes in the North American Review urging a superior navy for the United States. He cites vast coastlines and a large foreign trade, Monroe doctrine obligations, and sovereignty over the Philippine Islands, noting competing powers expand their fleets while U.S. efficiency remains top tier and growth continues.
Georgia rises in spirit as labor strikes ripple nationwide. Walton Bros. offer mule horse wagon or buggy calls. J P Heard & Sons promotes bargain $10 suits vs $12.50. Portland cement bagged. Prof Monday trips on a wire after a lecture, cuts hands then treats at a drug store.
Davis Ky druggist C I Smith calls King’s New Discovery the fastest selling article in his six year store tenure. He claims it cures consumption coughs and colds and has saved throat and lung sufferers others could not help. Forbes Coxe Drug Co guarantees satisfaction or return price with trial bottles offered.
Full list of uncalled letters includes B Charlie Broding C Mrs Sarah Conner Cornelius Collier E Thos English F Frank Faulkner J R L Jones Robert Johnson L Walter Lumpkin M Mack Moore Mc Langley McBride O G D Oliver P Henry Pacley Homer Peavy R Mike Redden 8 A J Self C W Sangster. Letters to be sent to dead letter office October 27 1902 unless delivered.
An ad-like notice touts Kodol as a cure for indigestion and dispersia, claiming it purifies and strengthens the stomach to restore nourishment. Rev J A Holladay cites personal relief and a life saved after use. Vienna Drug Co. endorses the product.
A provincial editor notes editing a paper invites contradictory criticism. If type is too large or small readers complain. Telegraphic reports are hash or entrepreneurship lacking. Jokes offend or please. Censorship or selections draw ire. Office or social presence sparks doubt. Prompt payment invites trust or theft accusations.
Fixed and laid walks using Portland cement offered for sale by D B Thompson.
On January 1 1903 a sale is announced offering shoes hats hardware tinware crockery and a full line of groceries. The stock must be sold regardless of price or cost.
A local ad lists 25 yards Good Checks for 1.00 and yard wide sheeting 25 yards for 1.00 Calicoes 34 to 4 cents per yard Percales 5 to 8 cents Fancy Cotton Dress Plaids 10 to 12k¢ Cyplings for Ste Flannelets 12.4 or 14 1 15¢ Wool Dress Goods 41¢ per yd plus shirts pants hats shoes and groceries including best Pat. Flour 3.99 per barrel sugar 20 lbs for 1.00 soda 7 lbs for 25c snuff 45c per lb vinegar 24c per gallon coffee 10c per lb potash 8c box and tobacco 40c"
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