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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1893
Page
3
Mayer Watts and Company promotes low prices on winter goods claiming scarce cash allows them to offer cheaper, better quality merchandise. They urge customers to avoid high priced shoddy goods and visit to compare true value.
A large carefully chosen selection of the latest fabrics and colors is offered with prices cut to fit your purse, promising solid value in all round goods.
The item notes a push for a public school system and references the closing of the Seminary school Friday for the holidays. It mentions local merchants stocking Xmas goods, fruits, nuts, and clothing lines, with social updates on Mrs. Jno. F. Powell recovering from fever and the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jackson.
The item highlights shop talk from J. P. Heard & Son and W. C. Willis Co about shoes hats and wraps, cotton market activity in Vienna, new vineyard ventures, and local promotions. Mentions Mr. J. G. Dorough’s cotton sale, early bale receipts, and plans for clubbed newspaper offers. Also notes Rotary Lodge and Masonic installations and Perry business openings.
This ad boasts endless choice in suits for all budgets from cheap work wear to wedding outfits. It highlights coats with guarantee of stylish overcoats in any weight at lower prices than rivals south of New York.
Local retailer promotes a wide range from plain goods to fine 16th century and antique oak bedroom suites. The ad claims affordable prices on all items and urges customers to consult before buying, promising value across the entire stock.
A message states readiness to negotiate loans on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low interest rate. Apply to Joan H. Woopwarp, Attorney and Real Estate Agent for details.
An editorial extols rapid affordable business education at Ga. Ala. Business College Macon Ga. Claiming six to twelve weeks training in book keeping telegraphy or shorthand costs 20 to 30 dollars and leads to jobs paying 50 to 75 dollars monthly. Encourages immediate applications to Wyatt and Martin with better terms by writing now. Placed six graduates last week.
A retailer advertises ginghams at six cents per yard for a holiday sale while noting customers are in better condition than usual with barns full of provisions and pens full of fat hogs.
Middleton and Thompson advertise pure sweet grape wine for sale. Dee. lst. 3.m, D B Thompson.
A proud father Mr. L. A. Morgan welcomes a healthy baby boy born Friday night. The mother and infant are reported to be doing well. Morgan was away in Perry but returned home promptly after learning of the birth.
Mr Jas T Brown reports 711 gallons of syrup from 14 acres beyond Shiloh church selling mostly at 28 cents a gallon. He estimates about 150 dollars per acre and compares favorably with cotton. He plans to plant more cane and buy a sugar engine and evaporator next year.
Robbers entered S Manuel's Unadilla store Friday night by unlocking the door and safe. They stole about $400, mostly belonging to John Crumpler who left funds for safekeeping. $300 reportedly remains in the vault. Authorities believe the thief used a key and knew the combination and expect arrest.
A newspaper writer recounts a playful holiday tale as a gobbler leaps into the yard signaling a supposed Christmas turkey gift. The scene ends with the turkey fleeing into the coop as the family rushes to secure it, only to find the whole event a humorous dream.
Wanted. Cotton seed, corn, fedder, pes, meat, potatoes, wood, syrup, turkeys, chickens, eggs and all country produce will be taken on subscriptions at market prices. If renewing or joining and funds are short, bring any tea that man or beast can eat and we will allow market price for it.
Advertisement by J. A. Smith agent touts 20 boxes of tobacco at 25 cents per pound and millinery, fireworks, vases, and jewelry at cost, claiming the cheapest goods ever brought to Vienna.
Two tracts of fine farming land for sale on Penehatchee creek near Vienna. The 275 acre tract has three tenant houses with wells and borders T T Morgan Elihu Walton and a public road. The 185 acre tract offers two tenant houses with wells and borders J E DeVaughn William Minor and J N Sumerford. For particulars apply to or address.
Don’t spend money foolishly on shoddy goods. For hats ribbons ornaments trimming gloves and corsets Mas Morcax promises the best stylish stock at low prices and urges customers to buy new and useful gifts for wives and daughters this Christmas.
Rev Irl R Hicks widely known storm prophet publishes Warpaxp Works a monthly journal with forecasts astronomy planetary meteorology sermons and youth and home sections. Subscription is 1 per year with 2 year advance payment by Feb 1 1894 plus a free almanac sample copy available for six cents.
A dated appeal from Stovall and Forbes urges immediate settlement of a drug account. The note stresses overdue obligations and asks the recipient to attend to the matter at once, implying forthcoming steps to meet debts.
The bill moves Dooly Superior Court from the Southwestern to the Oconee circuit and shifts court sessions from March and September to May and November. Farmers protest missing busy planting and cotton chopping weeks, while locals anticipate possible future adjustments if burdens prove too heavy.
C. T. Stovall, M. D. offers latest approved plans of treatment with guaranteed low rates. Calls answered promptly day and night. Specializes in obstetrics and diseases of children. Office at Stovall and Forbes Drug Store.
Important to Farmers. The State Chemist endorses Plowhoys Brand Gueno and Black Rock Dissolved Bone acid phosphate as top products. The firm manufactures and sells high grade fertilizers and imports pure kainit direct to planters. Large stock of bone and blood guanos cotton seed meal and more. Representatives J J Lashley Vienna and Wm Short Unadilla cover Dooly County. Call for 1894 calendar.
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