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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
1
In a reflective essay G Grosvenor Dawe traces Christmas from ancient sun worship to modern faith, urging readers to surpass formal religion with acts of kindness and broad mercy. He notes humanity’s climb from old roistering rites to fireside joys, rest, and goodwill toward all people beyond clan or creed.
A reflective exhortation urges embracing a noble motive to overcome sorrow and live with purpose. It counsels forward faith, personal duty, and patient effort, noting progress of humanity and the reward of shared good will after labor.
The article advises treating pale weak children labeled delicate with Seoi's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with phosphites. It claims improved blood color, stronger muscles, and boosted nerves, noting even infants gain flesh with small daily doses.
A railway report highlights the vital bond linking a locomotive to its tender as essential for safe and efficient service. The note emphasizes pairing engines with matching tenders and the potential risks of mismatches aboard freight and passenger runs.
L Floyd a young white man and former Dooly Lumber employee lies in the county jail charged with burglary after a trap set by Harris the firm’s bookkeeper. The capture occurred early Sunday when Floyd was found with clothing and items from the commissary.
An advertisement touts Pr Still's Cures for pleurisy and pneumonia with short doses at 25 cents. It claims rapid inflammation relief and lung benefit for sore lungs, urging use in small quantities. A separate notice reports a fatal duel at a country dance near Unadilla between Rose Turner and John Joiner, with Joiner killed and Turner wounded.
Dr C T Stovall offers relief cones for sale at Platttons Street for 25 cents. This notice lists price and trade details, with the wording reflecting a historic newspaper advertisement.
A ragged narration describes a rough trader touting a horse named Felix. The speaker boasts of training methods with a fence rail and sinkers, claiming Felix is gentle to ride and a strong plow horse while taunting onlookers. The piece ends with an unclear signature line referencing Montgomery M and Folsom.
A brief notice promotes Johnson's Chillana Fever Tonic as a one day cure for fever. It also includes a card of thanks from the Vienna Public School Entertainment club thanking the Vienna community for aid, attention, and good order at the event. Catia Linx is the secretary.
A barmaid in Eastbourne raises funds for the India famine by offering a kiss to anyone who deposits a shilling into a money box on the bar. The scheme nets 28 shillings and 87 kisses in under three hours before the proprietor ends the event amid crowds.
A store announces a sacrifice sale with clothing bargains from suits to dresses and shoes. Sample deals include men’s shoes from 2.00 to 4.50, coats, capes, skirts, dress goods, hats, and groceries offered at deep discounts next to Pump Station. First come, first served.
An election will be held on January 9 1899 to elect a Mayor and two Aldermen to serve two years in Vienna Georgia. The notice lists the official call and date for the municipal vote.
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