19 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
1
Present Day Thoughts argues society wrongfully torments criminals after release, branding them for life. It advocates humane justice, repentence and rehabilitation, predicting a future where punishment ends with term served and the offender is judged by present merit.
The speaker criticizes society for treating prisons as mere boxes for seclusion rather than sites for scientific reform. He argues many wardens lack training to understand criminal impulses and urges progressive boards, visiting committees, and state systems to nurture reformation, reduce repeat offenses, and cut costs. Public opinion at the local level should push for change.
A playful note on eating chittlings with faith not blind. The speaker jokes about how their belief rests on who to trust, using Pauline tone to question certainty while savoring tradition.
A large group of Dooly County teachers met in Com Greene's office on Saturday morning February 7 to contract and receive instructions for the spring term. The Teachers Institute reorganized with Prof A B Rowland as president and Miss Lizzie Jackson as secretary. The first meeting on February 4 at the Vienna Public School Building will cover orthography and penmanship. Due to reduced state funding the term will be five and a half months. Resolutions praised County School Commissioner Mr Greene for his service and urged his re election, with copies to the County Board of Education and Vienna Proarers.
A recounting argues that a good name is the richest possession, earned by virtue, industry, and steady conduct. It emphasizes personal exertion, warns that folly harms reputation, and links a true name to lasting esteem, influence, happiness, and moral legacy.
Mr and Mrs D B Leonard hosted a birthday dinner for Mr Leonard who turned sixty one. Close friends attended from the community including Judge J H Woodward Dr S B Stovall and others sharing memories of boyhood, war tales, and years of friendship.
Jas A Williams informs friends and customers he cannot let out any item on time for the year due to inability. He will retain a full stock and offer at the lowest prices, accepting country produce and paying top prices for corn. He advertises 17 pounds sugar for $1 and quotes other items in proportion, plus a fine cow and calf for sale.
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