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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
2
A montage of editors and editors’ heirs across states comment on party maneuvers in Alabama Georgia and California. The piece hints at Populist tensions and predicts a calmer pre gubernatorial season as the Tariff bill passes signaling potential economic revival after strike season and uncertainty.
A long Georgia newspaper item discusses the Dixie State Fair to be held in Madison this fall and the upcoming Government exhibit funded with $200,000 for the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta 1895. It lauds Dooly County cotton and local political fervor, praising speakers and urging county representation while critiquing populists and urging Democrats to unite on a strong platform.
Fragmentary note warns that poor health or ignored ailments can worsen, urging respect for nature's gift of health and avoiding careless actions that jeopardize wellbeing. The text emphasizes seriousness of health neglect and cautions readers to preserve their vitality.
Advertising copy claims Browns Irom Hitters cure kidney and liver troubles and other nervous ailments for women. The text mentions red 4 All stamps and promo phrases like Beautiful World's free book, with Baltimore Maryland as the company location.
A fragmented, early 20th century plea urged farmers to unite and organize to improve their condition. It argues that leadership must own up to faults, rejects blaming the masses, and stresses collective duty, calling for coordinated action rather than individual shirking. It notes divided crop choices and the need to align on practical steps.
The Lucky Naber notes heavy voting in Dooly with record totals. Precincts in Unadilla Pinehurst Cordele and Arabi stayed open late. Major surprise when Jas. B. Kelly defeated incumbent D B Leonard for Treasurer as Wardgame results tallied. A table of candidates districts and votes follows.
The article argues for halving cotton plantings by urging those with one fourth of crops in cotton to cut further, while leading planters reduce to one fourth. It warns against oversupply, notes exports and reserves, and calls a court-house meeting to push for a managed cotton reserve and varied crops to restore fair prices.
Antiquated ad copy notes that W Willis & Co of Vrexsa Ga sells shoes with name and price stamped on the bottom and promotes Brown’s Iron Bitters claimed to cure various ills. The text is garbled but indicates several branded products and local merchants.
Rev. 2 C Taylor notes a wall of protection and era cures, claiming relief from nervousness nausea and debility. Advertises King’s Royal Germetuer Co. products sold by druggists in Atlanta Georgia, with prices listed as $1.09 and $5.00.
Unadilla High School announces the election of a principal and expresses intent to improve both primary and secondary instruction. The notice promises thorough teaching, affordable board and tuition, and college preparation at no extra charge, reflecting community pride and educational aims.
Public sales scheduled for September 1894 in Dooly County Georgia list multiple parcels in Cordele. Properties include city lots in blocks 9 13 and 16 29 and 12, plus other lots in blocks 127 198 and land numbers 1 to 10. Sales pursue judgments in favor of local creditors and tax authorities, with Sheriff G W Sheppard overseeing proceedings.
A fragmented early notice shows an advertisement for Durane's Rheumatic Remedy promising relief for rheumatic and sciatica conditions with pricing in dollars, plus multiple legal notices from Dooly County Georgia. The notices include estate sales, guardianship appointments, and court liens, naming executors and administrators and dates in August 1894.
Georgia notices inform that administrators in Hawkinsville and Dooly County seek to settle estates of Martha A. Peavy Richard Smith John Trutuck Mrs Sarah J Yeomans and Mrs M F Sentell. They call creditors to render claims and debtors to immediate settlement with dates in 1894 and August next.
Do not wait for disaster to strike. The Union Casualty and Surety Company offers accidental death and disability coverage with tickets priced from 25 cents for 1 day to 30 days for several dollars. Death benefit per policy and weekly disability payments are specified, with details at the ticket office.
Executors A M D Peavy and G W Hayden publish notice to all persons with claims against the estate of G B Peavy late of Cecilia County deceased to present their demands as required by law and all indebted to the estate to make settlement this July 1894 witness executors.
Notice to creditors and parties having demands against the estate of J. E. Culpepper in Borgia-Dowly County. They must render claims in law terms. and those indebted to the estate are notified to settle. Administratrix L A. Culpepper.
Mrs. L A Culpepper as administratrix of J E Culpepper seeks letters of dismission after full administration. The ordinary cites all heirs and creditors to show cause on the first Monday in October 1894 why the petition should not be granted and dismission issued.
A formal notice from J. W. Haygood of Montezuma Georgia advertises affordable farming land credit in Dooly county. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson will be in Vienna from the 5th to 13th monthly to handle inquiries. Letters addressed to Montezuma or Vienna receive prompt replies.
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