19 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
1
A male speaker urges young men to value deep spiritual communion over mere physical passion. He warns marriage can dull romantic ardor if lust replaces love and urges maintaining mutual respect, courtesy, and shared ideals to keep love vibrant and sanctified. The piece contrasts enduring love with a drift into self-centered routine or vice.
The text notes natural flesh loss in summer with gradual weakness, loss of appetite, headaches, muscle weakness, sleep disturbance, and memory weakness, signaling nervous prostration. It suggests iron, tonics, and bitters give temporary relief, but advocates a nourishing food for body, brain, and nerves.
The ad touts Cod liver Oil with the Hypophosphites as essential nourishment for the run down pale thin and weak. It urges readers to start Scott's Emulsion now if flesh is lost in summer and notes a price of 50 cents and 1.00 by all druggists.
County court session drew witnesses from across the county with many lawyers present. The sole case, State vs. W E Smith for running a lewd house in Cordele, ended with a 12 month chain gang sentence and a 125 dollar fine plus costs after a 40 minute jury deliberation. Hill and Jones were praised for their defense of Cordele’s morals.
The lengthy services at the city Methodist church ended Thursday night. A few new members joined, but all regular attendees said they were greatly benefited. Rev. Stewart of Cordele assisted Rev. Lane in the meeting, and the congregation hopes for another opportunity to hear his effective preaching.
From Unadilla progress notes praise closer ties with Vienna and local commerce. The piece recalls a prosperous season for Unadilla and Vienna, harvesting time near, and a recent baseball game where Unadilla beat Pinehurst 8 to 2 aided by strong pitching from Rodgers and slugging by Sheffield Hall and Broxton and Tags Munnican.
Notice from Vienna Georgia that the town’s taxable property returns for 1897 are now open. Books close the night of August 25, and residents are urged to be prompt. By order of Council, MO E Howell, Clerk and Treasurer. Vienna, Ga August 10, 1897.
Why take Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic it promises to cure the most stubborn fever in a single day claiming rapid relief and simple use. The ad highlights quick action and daily doses aimed at fever relief.
An immense stock of goods marked down to absurd figures for quick disposal. Far ranging bargains include underwear for summer wear, durable custom made clothing, organdies, lawns, muslins, felt hats, neckwear, and shoes for men women and children.
VFarmer's Warehouse announces they are back in the warehouse business at their old stand opposite Hunt Bros. and Kelly's Livery Stable. They urge customers to bring cotton, claim to be farmers too, and thank past patrons, signing Smith & Johns of Vienna, Georgia.
D I Mashburn of Pinehurst Georgia announces Farmers Warehouse at Pinehurst will operate next season offering better advantages, liberal honest dealing, close attention to business, no insurance charges on cotton and continuous coverage. Hoping for patronage.
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