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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
4
The Vienna Progress is published each Thursday as the official organ for Dooly County and the Town of Vienna, providing official notices and local news for residents and officials.
The piece lauds Fitzhugh Lee as a capable diplomat and soldier whose rise to brigadier general was blocked by political choices. It argues Sampson and Schley led the Cuba invasion, and claims Lee would have won swift victory had he commanded, potentially altering his national standing. It paints political decisions as hindering military effectiveness.
A Tennessee editor asserts that his paper did not aid Admiral Seymour in destroying Spanish cruisers at Santiago but did sink several schooners in his honor. The remark ties to wartime zeal and naval actions seen as acts of patriotism.
The Waycross Journal editor notes that a girl pinning a flower on a man's coat often tilts her chin and looks at it sideways, and claims a man who does not tumble is too slow to lead a funeral procession.
A pithy quote from the Tifton Gazette describing a Democrat as a man who has meat to sell corn to loan to neighbors and cash to pay for his home paper. The line frames political identity as practical provision and community standing.
In a fierce clash at Santiago Gen, Joe Wheeler led a bold charge and, amid the chaos as Spaniards faltered, shouted to his men to push forward. The veteran commander’s memory briefly drifted to the Civil War era as the action intensified.
A columnist debates the nature of lies via historical and biblical examples, debating truth and deception in war time society. It contrasts Major Stahlman’s silence, Peter’s denials, and Ananias and Sapphira with reflections on willful deceit and accountability.
A critical reflection on honesty in preaching and journalism. The author explores lies in pulpits and papers, cites Dewey and Sam Jones, warns against deceptive reporting, and stresses accountability for idle words and biased sensationalism. The piece argues truth builds respect for the cloth and presses alike.
A reflective piece argues newspapers err in haste and malice, praising truth as the first law of growth. It condemns demagogues, parental lies shaping children, and remarks that truth endures while lies fade, urging vigilance in reporting.
A letter from Captain W W Davies, commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Georgia, appeals to Sons of Confederate Veterans in the state to enlist in a new Atlanta regiment. He notes his role as State Commander and lists the recruitment office at 18 Kimball House, Atlanta.
An advertisement extols Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for fever in one day. The text also praises young volunteers enlisting for active service and mentions DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a top preparation for piles, eczema, and skin diseases, endorsed by Dr. C T Stovall.
An advertisement touts a remedy named New Great South American Cure promising relief of kidney and bladder pain within six hours and immediate relief of water retention. It cites male and female use and notes availability from Dr. T. Stovall, Vienna, Georgia, alongside other products by Dr. C. T. Stovall such as DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve with anecdotal cure claims and a Texas testimonial.
A bold claim says it cures the most stubborn fever in one day. The ad highlights Johnson's tonic as a fast acting remedy for fever and related chills.
The Chief Burgess of Milesburg Pa says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills he has used in 40 years of housekeeping. They cure constipation sick headache stomach and liver troubles. Small in size but great in results, Dr T Stovall.
In Vienna Georgia, calls are answered promptly day and night. The telephone is available at both residence and office, with all orders left at J F Calhoun & Co's store to be attended to promptly.
T F Bivins physician and surgeon offers obstetrics and diseases of women as specialty. All calls answered day or night. Office over J J Coopers store with telephone 18. Residence telephone 25.
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