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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
5
A Cordele Georgia druggist A. M. Stead advertises seed sales with a February 20 deadline for a 5 percent rebate on purchases over 250 cents. Customers must call for a receipt to claim the discount on fresh seeds.
A birthday piece for J. D. Cobb of Cordele and local notices detail snow melt, road delays, and health concerns. It reflects on aging, hope, and mortality, while praising community support and requesting continued readership and submissions.
Cordele Georgia trade card contest runs from February 1 to July 81 1899 with a $25 gold prize for the top participant. See Stead Brothers for details.
Miss Kicklighter of Atlanta visited in our town with Woman's Work in the Georgia Baptist church. The Progress wishes her success. A sleigh ride with two fine mules drew crowds by Cofields, photographed as Jingle rings in. Maude Busbee, Vienna, is visiting Mrs. Shinholster with admirers in Macon. Snowfall valued at 1 inch in South Georgia, coldest weather yet. Judge Hargrove discussed smallpox findings. vaccination urged. Utopian Club hosted by Miss Bryans. next hostess Miss Collier. Rev J J Hyman of Arabi praised Mercer lectures on Missions. Emphasis on enterprise, professionals, and progress.
A week of Bible study will be held in Pinehurst GA following the 3rd Sunday of the month conducted by Rev B J W Graham. The notice urges pastors laymen and sinners to attend and mentions a newspaper subscription drive by The Progress.
A community note expresses gratitude for Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johns of Our City who sent a bushel of fine potatoes. The message highlights the blessings of giving and remembering neighbors, urging kindness, small courtesies, and words of appreciation as sources of happiness and lasting impact.
The Matron's Club entertained with Progressive Conversation last Friday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Whitehead. Col. and Mrs. D. A. R. Crum won first prizes, O. M. Heard couple received consolation prizes. A 10:30 dining repast followed with yellow decorations and a large turnout of members.
J I Corteip announces a month long stop in the city to offer first class photography. He invites locals to visit the tent on the court house square, view samples, and be convinced of his work.
A local notice urges regulation of monthly courses for girls and women using Simmons Squaw Wine Wine or tablets as part of the program.
The City Market notes record prices paid for beef cattle and hides, whether green or dry. Buyers quote strong demand across districts and producers look to capitalize on favorable market conditions.
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