15 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
1
The notice promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing remedy for wasting diseases in children. It claims the product helps poorly nourished, scrofulous, and frail children grow by supplying nourishment for bones muscles and nerves.
Nemo argues that amid widespread flooding on the Mississippi and widespread losses the duty of shared responsibility is crucial. He likens mutual dependence to Crusoe and Friday and calls for civic virtue, community care, and rejecting selfish individualism to sustain a democracy.
A north bound freight train on the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad wrecked two cars near the depot Saturday night. Passenger trains were delayed about 10 hours and the Shoo fily for about 3 hours. No injuries reported.
May 9 Sunday events include Rev. Sati dates 11 am German service 8380 p m Sunday school led by Dr. L Davidson Chicago and Rev. Sam Jones 7:30 pm An Institute lectures May 10 8 pm Teachers Institute 11 am Davidson on chau tauqua work and origin LeForrest Wood impersonator dialects May 11 8 pm Teachers Institute 12 noon Sunday Normal by Dr. Davidson May 12 8 pm Gov Gordon day events and speakers May 13 8 pm lecture by Dr AW mar D D Texas Dixie War Shakespeare home study Dr Lamar May 17 8 pm lecture Dr Davidson 7:30 pm chorus concert May 18 1 pm Teachers Institute 11 am Governor Glenn Betsy Hamilton and concert schedule through evening.
An advertised remedy claims to cure fever in 24 hours with Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic. The product is presented as a fast acting treatment for fever in a single day.
Our friend lawyer and editor Junior Gordon Jones married Miss Anna Lou Paul in Savannah on Thursday at 4 PM. Col Jones is a leading Cordele attorney, editor and general manager of the Cordele Herald, with real estate and commercial interests in Cordele. The Sentinel and Prosera extend congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity. The newly married couple are at home in Cordele.
An advertisement from Stavall and Forbes touts One Minute Cough Cure as delivering fast results from personal experience. The copy emphasizes the product’s rapid effectiveness and urges readers to try it for cough relief.
The marriage of Mr. C. C. Cutts and Miss Lena Colwell of Cordele is set for April 28 at 8 oclock in the Presbyterian church. Vienna friends extend congratulatory wishes and best regards to the couple.
A Confederate veterans group in Georgia urges lawmakers to simplify pension proof requirements for infirm soldiers and widows. The letter proposes using county officials certificates sent to the state pension office for authentication, asks fellow veterans to lobby for supportive bills and to publish the appeal in newspapers.
Vienna officials urge the Georgia Southern Railway to build an entirely new modern depot rather than remodel the existing structure. They argue the current building is inadequate and would become unattractive if extended, impacting business and travel in the town.
Epworth League members in the city presented a varied program at Dr and Mrs I S Stovalls residence last Friday. The lineup included vocal solos recitations readings and instrumental duets with performers Mrs O M Heard Miss Gussie Lennard Ernest Stovall Emmie Roberts Paul A Lennard Miss Mary Woodward and Mrs B F Forbes among participants.
Vienna friends learn Judge A. V. Whipple will relocate to Cordele to join Col. W. B. Thomson in Thomson and Whipple. He departs the county but remains within the state and expects success in the new partnership. T. F. Anthony, ex postmaster of Promise City, Iowa, buys Music Cure for rheumatism.
A brief note touts Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic as a fever cure in one day. It emphasizes rapid relief and ease of use for feverish symptoms.
Honor roll list honors daily recitations and exams with top averages. Names include Lady Heath W C Huberts Nora Powell Hilden Adking Olif White head Robert Lahr Besse Gunning ham John Carne Genie Mirgan J B Carlisle J P Lilly Rupert Stovall Fernie Lashley Tru Grape Bertha Leonard Calla Lilly Timmie Roberte Florrie Morgin Annie M Bushes Carolyn Roberts Fanny May Penny Bineat Stovall Alvin Greene Nina Davies Nellie Odom Emmis Woodward Bessie Collier John Bryan Herbert Rughe rin Lucy B Harvard Ben Hudging Glyde Carlisle Lilla M McDonaldy.
Readers praise recent articles on education, noting favorable opinions and anticipation for more from the writer. Mentions of Vienna and Utica reflect the broad interest in the topics discussed and the positive reception among the public.
Viennatans departed Tuesday night for a fishing trip to Putman Hall. They arrived fully equipped with tackle and expected to have fine sport. The group listed several participants including Busbee and Rea along with Leonard and Wood among others.
Fragmentary notes indicate wallpaper price samples imply a 24 percent decrease and advise cautious selection to avoid waste. Industry hints reference cheaper options and practical wall coverings amid fluctuating costs.
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