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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
8
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church South will hold its festival Friday night instead of next Wednesday. Attend with appetite and bring a full purse. Also a note to men about shoes bought for them by J R Kevrey, stay local and avoid Macon.
A reader thanks Mrs. E. G. Green for a spring turnip gift and mentions a neighborly exchange. The note promotes slippers stock for sale and urges caution when seeking Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, warning against imitations.
Local retailers promote a picnic ready lineup including Silk Bosom Dress Shirts Straw Hats and Tan Vid Shoes from James R. Kelly and a range of furniture. Advertisers tout Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine Simmons Squaw Wine and Tablets for liver indigestion menstrual health and pregnancy support while Jordan Brothers offer German Millet Seed and P G McDonald showcases hats shoes and photos.
Sale offers a almost new five room house with a pleasant porch and pantry, a garden and two acres. Cash or on time terms available, or trade for an improved farm. Property located in Warrennan, Vienna, Georgia.
Tam selling goods for the money urges cash only purchases of a fresh and fine line of dress goods. P G McDonald advertises a concise sale tone and direct pricing.
A long column of community notices from Vienna Georgia lists absences illnesses and visits among residents. It records appearances by Claiborne area figures including J. M. Cobb J. M. Cox of Cordele J. B. Scott and Hope Roberts of Cordele and Miss Maggie Lee Smith visiting Mrs W. A. Baker. The piece mentions church services and postponement of a Baptist protracted meeting plus town improvements and a call for reader submissions.
The Orchestra performance Friday night impressed all, with Miss Irma Swearin unable to recite due to hoarseness. Sallie Leonard filled in delightfully while Gladys Heard and the rest impressed with talent. Soloists Anna Hamilton and J J Cofield stood out, and the young Viennians wowed with graceful dancing and music driving admiration and praise for the ensemble.
A period admonition urges women to be vigilant about pregnancy health. It warns neglect or mistreatment endangers both mother and baby, advising caution and careful action to avoid unnecessary suffering or harm.
A Shreveport woman praises Mother's Friend as the only safe preparation that penetrates externally. It claims to ease morning sickness, nerves, headaches, and labor pains, relaxing muscles naturally and aiding quick recovery, with Bradfield Regulator Co promoting a free illustrated booklet.
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