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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
A collection of humorous observations and quotes from The Vienna Progress reflecting social manners, health, work, marriage, and local life. Features light jests about editors, women, preachers, and everyday routines, with casual notes on local customs.
Willie Barker reported a theft Saturday when a man identified as Henry Baker broke into a trunk at Barker's house near Drayton and stole $52. Barker chased the suspect to Leonard Place, four miles from Vienna, but lost track after leaving Saturday morning.
On the first Saturday in December an election was held for justices of the peace in Georgia militia districts. Listings include Dooly County districts with named justices. note some districts had no election. The Tampa Herald notes Dr T H Sykes bought stock in the Tampa Tailoring and Slitting Manufacturing Co and S T Woodward remains manager. The ad promotes a line of standard gold watches and Dr Stovall's Drug Store pricing.
December 10 1900 Vienna town committee reports good cemetery and water conditions while police duties flagged. Council approves a curfew for boys under sixteen after nine pm with fines or guardhouse confinement starting December 17 1900.
The Ga Loan & Trust Co offers loans from $150 to $6000 with a 6 percent interest rate. D L Henderson attorney notes the firm can arrange the loan at this favorable rate in Macon Georgia.
Public sale to the highest bidder for cash at my home 24 miles northwest of Tip Pettville on Thursday December 20. Items include 500 bushels corn 8000 pounds fodder hay two young mares one medium one large about 1000 pounds pork cane mill kettle syrup potatoes a small bunch of sheep farm tools and a supply of farm goods. Everyone invited to attend.
All persons indebted to the late Dr. W. W. Joiner are urged to call and settle their accounts promptly. If not, the matter will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. Please call to avoid extra costs.
A bill in the present 1900-1 legislature aims to amend the Cordele city incorporation act of 1888 to change the city’s corporate limits and for related purposes.
Tax collectors will be in Vienna next Saturday December 15 until noon and in Cordele in the afternoon to collect taxes. F J Lewis T O DO issues this notice.
The piece muses on marriage and gender roles with aphorisms about why men marry, what draws couples together, and how perceptions shift with wealth. It notes women observe dress on first visits and contrasts mercenary and romantic motives in marriages.
A Dallas area notice states D B Thompson will buy any amount of seed cotton remnants offered until December 28, with thanks to the community for past business and signatures of respect.
Six mild cows with young calves are offered for sale at Bie Orxwx Pousrey Farm in Elko Georgia. Approximately fifty geese are also available. Call for prices and descriptions.
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