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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
4
The Georgia legislature meets today as Governor Terrell is set to be inaugurated Saturday. Articles discuss politics and coal strikes, noting Roosevelt’s progress and Alabama editors in legislative roles. The piece humorously critiques local culture and press influence in Atlanta.
The text notes it took five months for mine owners to consent to Mitchell’s plan, and remarks that some people may doubt the owners did not want a strike. The passage reflects authorial skepticism about employers and their motives, with a focus on the delay and perceived reluctance.
The newspaper commends subscribers for prompt payments noting few arrears and pledges ongoing quality enhancements reflecting strong reader backing.
The piece advocates creating a free public library funded by popular subscription. It emphasizes equal access for rich and poor, literary advancement, and the library as a foundation for reading circles and debates, benefiting both youth and adults. It calls on reputable citizens to support and organize the effort.
The Augusta Chronicle quotes actress Julia Marlowe on fame, choices, and the value of intimate influence. She says art rewards drive achievement but deny personal peace, wishing for a simpler life with family and a few close friends.
Mrs. Jane Wesley of Charleston West Virginia sues for divorce. She alleges long running linguistic abuse of her mother and a violent incident when her husband released a brindle bull pup at the elderly woman and later beat the animal for disobedience.
The piece surveys Native American beliefs in birds as omens and powers, noting the dove as a soul carrier for Hurons, a storm bearer for Dakotas, and thunder birds for Alaskans, with the eagle as a warrior symbol and the kingfisher aiding humankind. It contrasts these with English royal swearing, describing William the Conqueror and Queen Elizabeth I using vivid oaths and the intense rhetoric of early modern ceremony.
In a vivid remark from the Chicago Herald, Mrs. Wadhams is likened to a Rembrandt portrait. The quote humorously notes that close inspection makes the paint seem thrown on in a casual, sweeping style.
The Washington Star quotes a playful exchange between Mike and Pete about riches and gratitude in a rural, folksy tone. The brief exchange highlights simple contentment and the humorous contrast between wealth and manners.
Local business announces closure and liquidates a mixed stock of dry goods groceries and hardware. About $3000 in merchandise must be sold with heavy discounts on textiles shoes hats and clothing plus groceries and household items. Prices include yard goods sold by the yard and bulk pantry staples.
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