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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
2
The piece from Vienna Georgia dated August 28 1908 discusses a whirlwind campaign pace and critiques of Sherman Bryan tariff issues. It notes obituaries policy for paid notices and includes satirical comments on tariffs trusts and political language. It cites local press practices and a brief remark on Sherman’s stated protectionism.
An influential Grange leader addressing Congress urged a non political Tariff Commission to examine current schedules. He argued farmers deserve fair returns and cited Roosevelt's tariff commission move as supporting evidence. The editorial also notes rail and sea transport for travel and comments on the cotton pool collapse and market cornering.
Governor Hoke Smith issues a proclamation announcing a 1908 constitutional amendment to provide pensions for ex Confederate soldiers and widows. The notice outlines eligibility, property limits, and marriage timing rules, with ratification by voters at the November 3, 1908 election.
D B Thompson announces no credit sales after September first. Books will stay open for regular customers until that date, then only cash and seed cotton books remain as he shifts focus to cotton seed and collections. He will buy seed cotton in any quantity.
On Aug 18 a pointer bitch with large and small lemon spots, in good order, answers to Mag. Any information leading to recovery will be rewarded. Also offering coffins caskets and burial robes for sale. Capable furnish hearse when desired. F. M. Barfield Pinehurst Ga.
Sallie Gilbert wife of T J Gilbert applies for exemptions of personal property and for setting apart and valuation of homestead. Hearing to pass upon at 10 o clock on Tuesday September 8 next. August 19 1908. J D Hargrove C D C.
A North Carolina letter recalls a six month kidney illness nearly ending the writer’s life. After trying many remedies with little benefit, three doses of Stuart's Buchu and Juniper cured the ailment. The signer, H. T. Macon, credits the treatment and urges others with backache dull head and sore kidneys to try Stuart's Buchu and Juniper, available at druggists.
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