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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
A parable warns merchants that intermittent advertising fails to pay as the boy who pumped water then quit did not succeed. The piece laments inconsistent ads and notes Westward railways flood readers with alluring settlement pitches while few leave home to seek improvement, preferring local farming prosperity.
A Philadelphia Record item quotes a father unhappy with his son's school report and a schoolmistress saying she would not change it. The piece notes the president also voices concerns about campaign progress as election day nears Sagamore Hill.
One hundred acres near Unadilla with 85 acres cleared and new ground improvements. Asking price 1600 dollars. Inquiries to J. H. Henderson Macon Georgia or D. L. Henderson Vienna Georgia.
The Wesleyan Christian Advocate notes Georgia issued about 8000 licenses for near beer and liquor sales for wholesale and retail use. It questions why a license would be needed and urges lawmakers to treat possession as prima facie evidence of lawbreaking to promote compliance.
The Real Fashions notes that tailors and hatters clash over bold fabrics for women while men need only moderation. It predicts little change in men's attire this fall with black derbies and gray suits remaining standard and few embracing green hats.
A Birmingham Age Herald piece catalogs humorous life hacks for a Merry Widow hat. It suggests repurposing the untrimmed article into a veranda seat a doormat a crow deterrent a life preserver a poker table or a serving salver with playful contrivances for domestic use.
For sale 150 acres of land eight miles east of G F and F in cultivation. Two horse farm. For further information address G P Lewis Vienna Ga.
Partial restoration of sight after corneal graft from a rabbit to a man blind since boyhood was reported by Dr. Henry R. Lesser to the Medical Board. The 24 year old patient, blind for fifteen years from leucoma, can count fingers at twelve inches and move about unassisted. Specialists note rabbit cornea transplants are old but not common and results vary.
Mrs. Mary E. Thombley born October 1 1864 in Dooly County Georgia died June 29 1908. She married E H Thombley January 7 1902 and remained at his side until her death leaving a husband four brothers and two sisters. Interred at Pine Ridge Cemetery with a hopeful verse written by Bessie Calhoun. Pinehurst Georgia.
The city announces the book for collecting advyatorem taxes for the year 1008 will be opened on October 1 1903. The notice specifies the purpose and opening date for taxpayers to prepare payments.
A. J. Sanders announces a fresh line of fancy and family groceries next to Taylor Bros. and Ridley Furniture store in Vienna. He solicits local patronage and offers to serve community needs.
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