28 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1897
Page
1
A Victorian admonition on disease spread contrasts poison and germs with the idea of catching health. It argues that illness targets the weak and healthy weight maintenance prevents sickness, urging readers to protect themselves through vigor and balance.
Condensed nourishment food for building up the system to resist disease. Take in reasonable doses all summer if weight falls below health standards. If you are losing ground, try a bottle now. For sale by all druggists at 50c and 1.00.
Mary M. Hatt writes to the Vienna Progress correcting a report on primitive and missionary Baptist origins. She explains Rocky Providence near Vienna, the split 55 to 65 years ago, church relocations south west of Vienna, and notes Mt Beazar is misnamed and not Mt Beazar church.
A Vienna Progress card from H L Nance urges the community to educate children, enroll on opening day August 28, and support a progressive school system. He emphasizes consistent attendance, town patronage, and potential boarding options for country families to boost the school’s success.
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic proclaims a one day cure for fever. The claim highlights rapid relief within twenty four hours. The piece reads as a promotional health notice from a dated period.
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic is advertised as a one day cure for fever. Toombs, six year old son of Mr and Mrs I T Morgan, died after a brief illness. He was laid to rest at Whitsett burial grounds near Coney with Rev J M Kelly officiating.
Quinine and other fever medicines take from five to ten days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic claims a one day cure, highlighting a rapid remedy for fever.
Ashburn GA July 24 The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pelham died yesterday morning three miles west of Ashburn from drinking potash. A neighbor borrowed potash and when returned she set it on a sewing machine where the child reached it and drank it. She lived about twelve hours in agony. This was the third time the child had access to potash but the other two times she did not swallow it.
Friday Vienna second nine beat Shiloh country club 26 to 15 four miles east of Vienna. Saturday Vienna won again 24 to 8 as the Vienna boys, who rarely practice, extended their undefeated season. Names of Saturday players are listed.
Last Sunday night 20 year old Mr. Midajah Crumpler and 16 year old Miss Mattie Cross left Mattie’s home due to parental objections and married after obtaining a license from Judge Sam Thompson. The couple, seeking a shared life, left to begin their voyage together, and the community extends congratulations and wishes for a long, happy union.
A house is available to rent in Vienna Georgia in August 1897. For further information contact W A Jones.
The Progress advertises a new Odeel Type Writer for fifteen dollars. It claims strength durability and superior finish for manifolding and speed comparable to machines costing a hundred dollars. Prospective buyers are invited to visit to see the bargain.
A fire was discovered at about 4 PM Thursday at the home of Mr. E. G. Greene on 5th street. Firefighters extinguished it before major damage occurred, with estimated loss about $10.00.
Isabel A. Mallon advises brides on a sensible trousseau for a modest social life. Recommend refreshing existing gowns, one silk dress with velvet, two bodices, a simple wool dress, a black skirt with versatile fabrics, a comfortable room wrapper, two house dresses, and seasonable wraps, avoiding overindulgent excess.
The States argues most workers judge value by pay but true policy is to ignore current wages and perform duties well for the future. faithful workers gain steady employment and loyalty preserves roles when layoffs occur. A young man starting a career should seek honesty zeal and industry over immediate pay to build a lasting reputation.
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