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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
4
The Atlanta Journal notes the rise in cotton prices brings renewed prosperity to growers, mills, merchants, and bankers. It warns against overproduction and warns farmers not to overexpand acreage or fertilizer use, urging prudent cooperation to sustain long term gains.
Former governor Taylor challenges the Kentucky Supreme Court as biased, claiming a fair hearing is unlikely. The court, split with four Democrats and three Republicans, has not produced many political rulings in months, having only one decided in favor of Republicans.
Two North Georgia boys cut a bale of cotton after hearing their father claim money in the crop. They were whipped as punishment, reflecting the risky lure of cotton profits for local farmers.
A Gainesville man during Christmas sought 800000 dollars claiming injury to character from an arrest. The court ruled no damage to his character existed, noting that true character is hard to soil and that pay for what is discarded is unlikely.
The writer laments Kentucky's absence from the Hague peace conference and notes hoped mediation under the treaty might be offered by President McKinley given the success of actions in South Africa and the Philippines. The tone suggests political speculation about Kentucky joining and influencing mediation efforts.
Quote from Sam Jones notes that boys are stricter than girls in choosing companions. He observes girls may walk with an inebriated boy in daylight, yet a single drink by a girl causes a boy to sever ties. He urges girls to be as selective as boys.
The President, it is said, yielded to party wishes and agreed to deprive Porto Rico of the paria he had, two months earlier, asserted she deserved by justice and fair dealing.
Mr I D Smith formerly of Ashburn Advance and late of Gordele Sentinel has bought the Vienna Progress and assumed leadership. Friends in Ashburn wish him success in this new field. References mention Henry D Smith and Rev J M Kelley and note Jenny as a hustler in the newspaper field.
Former Ashburn Advance editor Henry D. Smith has purchased the Vienna Progress. A veteran newspaper man, he is poised for success in his new ownership role.
A wry note remarks that General Joubert has returned to the front after a departure from life, suggesting someone inform him of his death and curb his dramatic display.
A Kentucky observer suggests Aguinaldo should see that the Vilipinos do not hold a monopoly on the movable capital concept, noting broader implications and shared ideas in the geopolitical discourse.
The South Georgia towns that held fairs last summer are organizing meetings for upcoming fairs next summer. Vienna is likely to host a county fair at some point.
A husband attests his wife could hardly get around before using Mother's Friend. After two months with the product she can perform housework without difficulty and says it is a great help to her.
The report calls the uprising in British North Borneo a minor conflict, noting a small number of British casualties and thousands of native combatants. It minimizes imperialist concern and frames the event as a trivial disturbance in colonial terms.
Joel Chandler Harris states he would choose a simple southern meal of blue collards, corn dodger, fat smoked bacon, and buttermilk over all modern kitchen French menus.
During a Republican convention in Savannah, tensions flared as a riot erupted prompting police to intervene to prevent a razor massacre.
The article notes the Republican machine benefiting from Standard Oil support in the upcoming fall election, continuing a pattern seen in previous campaigns. The report highlights the influence of corporate backing on party strategy and fundraising dynamics.
A Friday accident in G and A shops at Americas instantly killed D. L. Rodgers a machinist.
Last week an attempt to burn the Roma public school building was discovered as the fire beneath it was dying out. Authorities investigated the incident and urged vigilance against arson. No injuries were reported.
South Georgia communities focus on syrup production as interest in sweet goods grows. Local farmers, producers, and markets discuss crop choices, processing methods, and potential economic benefits for the region.
A box car carrying 20 bales of cotton was burned the other day at Helena. Fire officials reported the blaze caused total loss of the car and its cargo with damage under investigation.
Advertised letters notice lists recipients including Brown James Bilin Dan Bulletin Mrs Fannie Clark Henry Willie Cook J D Cooper Henry Christmas JE Dunn James P Hightower Ike Hamton Joe Hunter Miss N Hill Lissie Jenkins John Johnson J R Johnston Mrs Nellie Jones Chanie Kaigler Rey Wm Lewis Rey 5 C Lison Miss Mattie McRary Will Miller Mrs Ola A Reed Tom Sayer W A Scott Lewis small J W Self Mrs M C Woodward Rey Willis with instruction to ask for advertised letters at Vienna Ga.
An old Newark Michigan note claims a ball from the Civil War caused ulcers for twenty years before Bucklen's Amica Salve cured the man. The advertisement promotes the salve as a remedy for cuts burns bruises boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed sold by Dr CT Stovall.
A fragment reports a dun cow with calf last heard at Dooly Lumber Co. Both horns slipped off. An advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment claimed to cure blemishes in horses, offered by Dr. CT Stavall of Vienna, Georgia with a promised saving of $51 per bottle.
An advertisement touts a mysterious “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming rapid relief within a day. It asserts a system that removes pain instantly and promises dramatic results, credited to Dr CT Stovall, a Vienny Georgia druggist, with a bold testimonial tone.
A vintage advertisement touts Girardeau's Extra Fancy Triumph seed promising giant watermelons. It claims 1899 crops produced melons from 10 to 185 pounds, with prizes for the nine largest 100 from Girardeau's seed and offers a NZ dollars cash reward, urging readers to request a catalogue from W. Girardeau in Monticello, Fla.
Several persons sought for district Office Managers to represent their counties. Pay structured at 400 dollars yearly, payable weekly. Desirable employment with unusual opportunities. References exchanged, enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. L A Park, 320 Caxton Building, Chicago.
Advertisement claims August Flower, the largest selling medicine in the civilized world, cures indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It asserts prior use by mothers and grandmothers, promising quick relief with a few doses of Green's August Flower in liquid form. Sampler bottle available at Dr. C Tf Stovall's Drug Store.
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