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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
2
The note references a Census taker, a court ruling making the express company pay war stamps, anti kink ads in Georgia, and a moonlight picnic idea for Beach Haven. It mentions Vidalia Record expanding to eight pages, Cordele drilling for artesian water, and Republican trouble over a vice presidential candidate choice.
The article notes Booker T. Washington’s view that Black progress is greater in the South except in social and political life, and remarks on his rare influence while Bryan pauses his speaking tour. It also reports the Georgia Saw Mill Association’s plan to cut lumber output by one third and questions mills’ adherence to the plan, predicting possible two day weekly shutdowns.
A reader asks about differences between whole wheat flour and Graham flour. The answer outlines Graham flour historic origin by J Graham, notes old stone grinding left bran in bread, while roller grinding detaches nutrient portions from bran. whole wheat flour results when bran is retained in grinding.
The piece argues that Washington must better oversee officials in newly acquired lands Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. It condemns extravagant pay and possible misappropriation while urging open books and public accountability. It warns that secrecy breeds suspicion and calls for higher salaries to curb corruption. Turn on the light.
The annual Africans excursion to Andersonville on decoration day this year was unusually quiet with three dead and ten arrested. State troops were stationed to preserve order, contributing to the subdued scene.
Washington correspondent reports Iowa Representative Dolliver praised Judge Griggs of Georgia as a rising talent with potential to become speaker. He compared Griggs favorably to Judge Crisp, noting Griggs’s poise and clear propositions. Dolliver urged continued service to reach future leadership.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kipnry Conn. A remarkable prompt relief for pain in bladder kidneys and back in both genders. Relieves water retention almost immediately. A quick cure advertised for sale by Dr. C T Stovall, Vienna, Ga.
Farmers and ginners are urged to switch gin boxes to 24 by 54 inches to qualify for a 25 cent per bale premium on cotton. For full particulars, write Jas. T. Stewart & Son in Savannah, Georgia.
The notice markets a broad sale of dry goods after an election, listing calicoes 3 to 5 cents, lawns 4 cents, organdies up to 200, cotton duck varieties, welts 15 to 25 cents, and a full range of notions, laces, embroideries, and trims with many price points. The ad emphasizes a large stock including paper, pins, needles, tacks, and white tape.
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