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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
4
In his farewell note the editor thanks friends and patrons for liberal support after selling the Vienna Progress and expresses gratitude to correspondents and readers. He pledges warm friendship between paper and people and hopes for generous backing of his successor.
Salutatory states that H D Soars has assumed full control and management of the Vienna Progress and will pursue a legitimate publishing business to earn an honest living.
The itemized notes cover various events and statements: Rev J M Kelley appointed agent for Progress subscription drives. The Rock Hill bank closed Saturday. a Georgian man storing 40 tons of ice. Kentucky political strife cited. Macon Young Men’s Christian Association to build. Senator Bacon injures rib on icy steps. Macon public library $12,000 debt. Mormon church activity in Taylor and near Waverly Hall. McKinley aims to retain Philippine islands pending Yankee votes. Gen Joe Wheeler and daughter traveling home from Georgia. dog law delay until next January. Attorney General Terrell declines opinion. grand jury urged to endorse The act for the new century.
Two elderly men were burned to death in a house in Indiana Sunday night. One victim was valued at $1,500,000. The report notes a grim warning about bachelors and ends with a quip on wealth and misfortune.
A long procession through Fort Wayne accompanied Gen. Lawton’s body from the Philippines for burial. Opinions note Lawton’s value to the United States beyond the Philippine islands while political scandal words swirl around Utah’s three wives case. War Department promises a statement to Congress on island expenditures amid alleged tangled accounts and corruption rumors. Seasonal forecasts hint at a good fruit year as mis-spellings surface in Puerto Rico versus Porto Rico.
Dr. Broughton criticizes vice in Atlanta and cites alarming social conditions. He laments the high share of inmates in houses of vice and warns that a stenographer’s diploma may be a gateway to ruin. He notes NY papers’ critique of Rey L. G. Broughton and mentions dog law coverage and Florida rate decisions.
A promotional note touts Dr Kings new life pill as developing brain and body power. It credits health and will as keys to success and claims the remedy supports stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Available for 25 cents at Dr Stovall's drug store.
Dun colored cow with calf missing. Last heard near Dooly Lumber Co. Both horns slipped off. Liberal reward offered by J. A. Smith of Vienna Ga. Dr J W Saunders sold Unadilla home and farm to Rey N Z Glenn of Knoxville Crawford county. Mr Glenn to run stock and truck farm. Welcome to our churches home and hearts.
Repair shop offers prompt service for buggies wagons and repairs painting a specialty. Work guaranteed promises quick turnaround under Frank Teuber Cordele Georgia.
English Spavin Liniment removes all hard nott or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses including splints rings and sweeney. Save 50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold by Dr COT Stovall Vienna Ga.
J M Kelly announces candidacy for Dooly County School Commissioner subject to competitive examination and vote by the Board of Education. The statement names the candidate and references the governing process and suffrage by county educators.
Advertises Girardeau's Extra Fancy Triumph seed promising 100 to 185 pound watermelons with cash prizes in 1900. Notes past yields of giant melons in 1899 and urges readers to send for a catalogue from W M Girardeau of Monticello Florida.
Advertises several district office managers to represent the candidate in surrounding counties. Offers annual pay of 600 dollars with weekly notes, describes the role as desirable with unusual opportunities. Requests self addressed stamped envelopes to 5S A Park Caxton Building Chicago with references exchanged.
Questioned old-time claim that August Flower is the cure for indigestion and biliousness. Advertises Green's August Flower in liquid form claiming to clean the system, regulate the liver, and ease headaches and aches. Sample bottle offered at Dr. G T Stovall's Drug Store.
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