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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
4
The editor announces his departure from the Proa paper on January 1 1888 becoming succeeded by Gol A R Crum. He expresses gratitude for Dooly County readers generous support and moral backing while wishing prosperity for the publication and its community.
A newly inclusive editorial announces ownership change and a commitment to national upbuilding. It rejects gold standard fervor and populism, criticizes Republicans, supports revenue tariffs, and urges abolition of excessive discontent while endorsing tariff measures that aid farmers and government finance.
A brief line notes demand for lumber wool hides and cotton by D A Ri Crom with emphasis on trade activity and market pressures. The fragment hints at commercial interests and potential sourcing or supply concerns in the regional economy.
A cautious note warns that when a valuable telephone franchise is granted the holder must properly exercise the privilege. If a municipality grants such a franchise, its Legislation and Executive owners must ensure the franchise serves the public. If the operator fails to deliver, the franchise should be revoked or forfeited due to miserable local service.
The Dunaway school in Dooly County under Miss Hazel Harvard ran from January to May with 42 pupils of 60 enrolled. A large community picnic followed, featuring ample food and a group photograph by a NashvilleExposition artist. Patrons urged continuing summer sessions, praising the teacher and students for their dedication. The notice includes a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from Indianapolis firms. Tax Receiver Dunaway announces dates for vaults and book closings in Vienna and Cordele.
Rev J M Kelly preached at Friendship to a large crowd as Tippettville looks to renewed school life. Gentle rains, a picnic for children, and praise for pupil zeal mark community efforts. A Tippettville baseball club contemplates a game with the Varsity while residents recall local visitors.
The passage emphasizes the mother’s influence on unborn generations and eternity. It urges careful guarding of the expectant mother and great effort to ward off danger and ensure her happiness during pregnancy.
A wartime era advertisement touts Mother's Friend as easing nervous tension, headaches, cramps, and nausea while preparing the system for easier childbirth and shorter recovery. It claims safety for mother and child and features a testimonial about preferring the product despite high costs.
Public school rules require monthly absences reports by teachers to the principal and trustees, written excusal of pupil absences by parents, repairs at pupil expense for damaged property, no two pupils sharing a book, strict permission for leaving grounds, prescribed books and four to six recitations daily, and no unauthorised studies. Open 8:30 to 8:80 with noon hour, matriculation fees 50 cents for residents and one dollar for non residents, tickets from the secretary treasurer Jno B Howell, complaints in writing to the principal, parental cooperation urged, private board from eight to ten dollars monthly, music three dollars monthly.
Treasurers B or E discussed in Howell financial notes. Mnemonic references to MO B and Story hint at guardian or board positions, with unclear dates or actions. Further context needed to specify duties or scope of the treasurer role.
A Smyrna column notes dry weather concerns while crops are flourishing. A scarlet fever is not yet here but anticipated. Rumors hint at another wedding. Mrs Robert Wynne visits Cochran, Mrs Jno Jackson visits Ohio, Mrs Wm Lupo visits Florida. For courting tips, consult the Prof. Mr Adams may have fans. Uncle Mudslasher received a may-bee recently. Ha humor.
An editorial extols Vienna as Georgia’s best all round town, praising natural advantages and civic virtue. It notes economic strength, rebuts past financial pessimism, and urges residents to reject doom saying and support a cooperative, forward looking policy. It also contrasts Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic with longer cures.
A sales claim promises a single day cure for fever. The pitch emphasizes rapid relief and a strong benefit from Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic. Aimed at consumers seeking quick health outcomes.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Miles Pain Pills with phrases urging relief for women and pain, emphasizing quick relief and warning against suffering. The copy uses repetitive callouts and promotional language typical of early 20th century tonic ads.
Mr Isaac Horner of the Burton House Burton West Virginia, a leading state figure, credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing three years of rheumatism after doctors said nothing could help. In June 1894, a Wheeling Drug Co sales representative recommended it. swelling and pain subsided and he was cured. For sale by Stovall Forbes.
A buyer in Vienna Ga requests repairs and prompt service from W Thigpen Practical Jewelry and notes relocation back to Vienna. The message emphasizes ready service and offers contact at the Racket Store.
Geo W Wooten lawyer announces new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House Vienna Ga. Will practice in all Georgia courts and in the Federal Courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated August 18 1904.
Dr T E Bivins physician and surgeon in Vienna offers obstetrics and diseases of women as a specialty. Special attention, prompt calls day or night. Office over W A Baker & Co store. Office phone 18. Residence phone 25.
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