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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
8
Notice dated Thursday April 27 1899 urges boys to collect a purchased pair of shoes and warns to patronize homefolks. It also cautions buyers to ensure Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine is genuine rather than a counterfeit imitation.
A jumble of shop ads and testimonials including P G McDonald selling furniture and hats, Jordan Brothers millet seed, and various Simmons Liver Medicine products for liver and menstrual issues. Also mentions fresh Western beef, insurance district agent opening, patent aid, and Simmons Squaw Wine for childbirth. References Jessie R. Davidmon of Tallapoosa and EK A Fox Co Atlanta.
For sale a five room house with a porch and pantry, almost new, plus a barn and garden on 24 acres. Cash or on time sale or trade for improved farm land. Contact Jno B Wurrenzan Vienna Georgia.
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney issues with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming it strengthens weak diseased kidneys and purifies blood. It promises a free sample bottle and book by mail in the Vienna Progress notice, with prices for regular sizes at drug stores.
Rocal News highlights preparations for a local picnic with fashion notes from James R. Kelly's stock. Street tax reminders urge payment before Saturday night as the county court hears cases and residents share news of births, moves, and community events in Unadilla Cordele and Perry.
All male citizens of Vienna must report to the Marshal at the Council Chamber at 7 o clock Monday morning May 1st 1898 to work the streets or pay a three dollar commutation tax to the Clerk of Council. This April 24th, 1899. R. Kxerram, Cleric & Treas.
Parrott Lumber Co of Richwood Georgia advertises a sale of multiple mules at low prices. The notice emphasizes affordable stock available directly from the lumber firm. It positions the mules as sale inventory for local buyers and ranch operators.
The Matron's Club enjoyed a Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Heard's Union Street home. Rev J M Kelley conducted a spelling bee with Mr J P Heard winning amid many spellers. Guests paired via a spider web puzzle and joined a four course supper in the dining hall with violets. Mrs Heard assisted by Misses Hunter Carnes and Clyde Heard. Mr. Ernest Stovall provided music before departing late.
A Kansas woman declares she used Mothers Friend before two confinements and again for twins. She states she labored only minutes and suffered little, prompting curiosity about the product and its effect.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend external liniment claiming quick banishment of morning sickness and calm nerves during labor. It promises easy confinement, fast recovery, and a stronger unborn baby. The Bradfield Regulator Co sells it for $1 a bottle and offers a free illustrated book. Also notes Vienna cotton sales and a shoe stock sale by J R Kelly with various fabrics advertised.
A brief sale notice from P. G. McDonald advertising a fresh and fine line of dress goods available for cash with no grumbling.
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