21 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a fat-building tonic to cure sleeplessness nervousness and despondency. It claims the product enriches blood and strengthens nerves, offered by Scott & Bowne of New York for 50 cents to $1.00.
A reflective essay urges readers to persevere, grow through small daily duties, and view work as building blocks of great achievements. It stresses faithfulness to present tasks, cites Peter Cooper, and compares growth to a caterpillar’s transformation, urging younger readers to see dishwashing and chores as training for life.
A school column edited by teachers and pupils highlights Viera as a developing South Georgia town in the county known as the State of Dooly. It urges building dormitories, a larger school, and multiple high schools funded by local taxation, subscriptions, or endowments, to educate and keep pace with growth. It praises current teachers, notes four instructors, and calls for forming a literary society.
Stolen or strayed horse described as a dark bay with a white hind foot and a slightly turned left font foot. Reward information requested with contact in Chicora Pennsylvania from the Herald reporter Richard Wensel dated January 19 1897. Local note mentions One Minute Cough Cure as a medical claim by Mr Vennel and Mr Wensel about cures for coughs colds and measles in their families.
The Vienna Public Schools outline rules and regimens for attendance, conduct, and fees based on the 1895 96 catalog. Teachers report monthly to principals and trustees on absences. pupils require written excuses from parents. property damage is repaired at the violator’s expense. All pupils must furnish prescribed books, attend four to six daily recitations, and remain on school grounds unless permitted. Open 8:30, close 3:30 with one hour noon. six to eight daily sessions. funds include matriculation fees and monthly rates for residents and non residents. tickets from the Secretary are required before entering each school term. cooperation of parents is emphasized.
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