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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
1
A reflective essay argues that modern historians recast George Washington from a revolutionary hero into a humble, peaceable founder. It urges Americans to imitate his patience, prudent counsel, and devotion to liberty, urging vigilance against wealth-driven corruption and warlike noise.
The Progress chronicles the death of George Folds near Pinehurst last Friday morning. Suspected poisoning by an unknown person or self administration is noted with a bottle of strychnine found nearby. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict that death was caused by an overdose of poison by an unknown person.
In a reflective piece, Mary Cutter Worrk questions the famed cherry tree tale and related childhood anecdotes about George Washington. The essay weighs tradition against doubt, recounts hatchet and colt incidents, horse riding bravado, and a public horse wager, concluding with a defense of enduring myth as moral truth.
Local shop invites customers to inspect dress goods offered at cost to clear spring stock. Laces including Hamberg Swiss Valen cine priced from 14 cts per yard and up. Black and white laces featured. Shop extends cordial service to patrons.
Vienna Georgia February 14 1898 regular meeting of the Vienna town council with Mayor Lachiey Aldermen Bushes McDonald Hamilton and Lasseter. Crombe elected town attorney for 1898 and printing of minutes contracted to Vienna Progress for 16.00. Committees report progress on water works and streets. Tree cutting at Roberts House discussed. D H Kirk authorized to build and plant around proposed place subject to objections. Voted to pay Hutchinson Lumber T R Smith Hatchinson Lumber J P Heard and others. Meeting adjourned to next regular session February 4th Monday night.
A readable fragment discusses a cough persisting despite remedies and recommends energetic treatment. It cites cod liver oil as a standard preparation used for twenty five years, implying its ongoing relevance in managing long standing coughs.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as effective for throat and lung afflictions. It claims cod liver oil, partially digested, strengthens and calms irritation, urging readers to buy from druggists with the Scott & Bowns chemists imprint on the wrapper.
Farmers prep for sowing as chill persists in the area. Charlie Cashwell and Bettie Hill wed at Snow and left for home by train. Miss Hill, a leading Unadilla young woman, departs for a new life. Gov. Taylor lecture attendance waned due to travel costs. S. Manuel hospitalized then sent to Atlanta for care. Unadilla school observed Washington's birthday with a holiday. D. M. Woodward and Charlie Carroll traveled to White Springs for rest and health. Pad Henry.
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