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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
4
The piece touts Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as curing fever in a single day. It also notes wartime reflections on Havana, upcoming military actions toward Santiago, and Helen Gould's $100,000 gift to Uncle Law for uniforms. The column weaves in humorous asides about courting, journalism, and a Hawaii-Manila colonial argument.
A Kansan piece compares a locomotive to a woman with playful metaphors about jackets, aprons, shoes, and drag trains, noting foaming or refusal to work and the need for a steady hand to manage them. It also reports Congressman Lewis proposing a competitive naval academy appointment in Georgia.
A South Carolina merchant learned the cost of not advertising when canned goods shipped from New York were labeled as packed by a local factory, then freighted back to the town of origin. The incident illustrates how local ads inform distant readers of prosperous communities and help sustain local business.
The writer argues that no country can thrive by leaving home for desires and that the South, in self interest, should purchase goods from local factories. The piece stresses self sufficiency and economic patriotism for southern readers.
An advertisement touts Browns' Bitters as a healthful tonic for women, children, and the overworked, while a Confederate veteran in the sanctum laments war policy and urges patient support for the administration. He notes public frustration with timing, cites Wall Street influence, and calls for patriotic unity across parties as the war drags on. One Minute Cough Cure is praised by a local merchant as well.
The Atlanta Journal notes volunteers for the war average 24, with the army to Spain likely the youngest yet. Northern and western volunteers through Atlanta are notably youthful, Georgia volunteers mostly young men. Youthful vigor and confidence propel troops, who will gain experience and may distinguish themselves as American history records many young heroes in wars.
A Dayton druggist advertised “Mother’s Friend” as a scientifically compounded liniment aiding childbirth. The ad claims relief for conditions preceding birth and elastic support for cords and muscles, noting high costs and limited market supply, and offering a free book “Before Baby is Born” through the Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
An advertisement touts Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as a cure for kidney disorders indicated by back pain. It claims rapid disease progression otherwise and notes relief or cure after other doctors fail. Price one dollar per bottle, sold by Dr C T Stovall.
A notice states a Peabody Institute for colored teachers will be held in Cordele on June 20 1898. All colored teachers in the county must attend or face a fine unless providentially prevented. E G Greene C S C
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Core. Aimed at both genders, it relieves urinary retention almost immediately and promises quick relief and cure. Sold by Dr T Stovall, Druggist, Vienna, Georgia.
A health ad warns neglect of the liver leads to serious complications. It touts Browns' Iron Bitters as a preventive tonic and cure for liver disease, claiming strength and vitality will follow use and that it is sold by all dealers.
In Dooly County Georgia the appraisers report for twelve months roupe and furniture for Mrs Nannie E Hamilton and her two minor children, widow and minors of Charles E Hamilton, deceased. The judge will rule on the report on the first Monday in July, June 6, 1898. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised.
In Dooly County Georgia guardian H J Morgan applies to the Superior Court judge on June 18 1898 to authorize selling ward Florrie Morgan s Kibbee Dennis and Spivey property in Drayton to reinvest for better revenue. The notice appears in Planters Cuban Oil advertisement offering a 25 cent remedy for cuts burns bruises rheumatism and sores by Dr C T Stovall.
Funds in Dooly County available at a low interest rate. Borrowers can receive money in ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. V. Harvard in Vienna Georgia or J. W. Haygood in Montezuma Georgia. 127 97 6m.
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad authorities upgrade Beech Haven with a large swimming lake, boating pond for alligators, a grand fountain, new tables and rustic benches. The grounds will be beautified and invite Sunday schools and picnic parties to choose this site. Address G A Macdonald Macon Ga GPA.
Cuban Relief claims rapid relief in two minutes from Colic Neuralgia Sour Stomach and Summer Complaints with a price of 25 cents.
Perfected arrangements with New York brokers to place first mortgage loans on improved Dooly county farm lands for five years at eight percent interest. Brokers' charges for abstracts and land inspection are borne by the borrower. John H Woodward & Son advertise for cheap money in Vienna Georgia.
Georgia Southern Railroad seeks to purchase a large tract along the Suwanee River at White Spring Florida to develop picnic and Camp meeting grounds with modern improvements. They will quote liberal rates for picnic parties, white and colored, with postal contact to G A Macdonald Macon Georgia. English Spavin Liniment advertised for horses promising cure with savings on bottle and sold by Dr C T Stovall Vienna Georgia.
John K. Godwin seeks discharge as executor of John L. Godwin estate with citation to all interested to show cause at September term of the Court of Ordinary. Nervous prostration described as debility of the nervous system with irritability and fatigue notes Dr J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a remedy priced at 50c and 1.00 per bottle offered by Dr C T Stovall. WANTED oats in the straw. DAR Cram.
Several citizens announce candidacies for Representative from Dooly county subject to the Democratic nomination. J eryes cons W. E. BEACRAM. J. M. Bosses. D. W. Harvard. J. . Tracy all pledge to guard local interests and discharge duties to the best of their abilities if elected.
Candidates in Dooly County announce for Treasurer and Tax Collector, all subject to Democratic nomination. J A Broxton J R Kelly Nas Taylor Frank J Lewis J W Bivins announce for Tax Collector Donly county and Cordele, Ga March 15 1898. They pledge duty faithful service and support from voters who know them.
J. M. Davis announces his bid for Tax Collector in Dooly County as a wounded Confederate veteran. He appeals to voters, recalling Gettysburg and Appomattox, pledging faithful service and guidance for good government and states rights. He asks for support in the upcoming primary.
Richard A Murray announces his candidacy for the office of County Surveyor of Dool County. Subject to democratic nomination, if elected he will discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability. Yours truly.
J Frank Powell announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court of the county under the Democratic nomination. He thanks supporters for past backing and solicits continued support for the term ahead.
A sequence of late 19th or early 20th century political notices announces candidacies for Tax Receiver and Sheriff of Dooly County. Individuals including E I Mixon J M Cox Jno C Dunaway J W Roberts T R Smith H W Cribb and J MussewHire seek Democratic nominations and pledge faithful duties, veteran status, and county service to earn voter support.
The Coroner of Dooly County seeks Democratic nomination support from voters who can conscientiously back him. An earnest appeal is published from Nadilla Georgia dated March 26, 1898.
A terse ad invites policyholders with New York Life Equitable Life or Mutual Life policies to reply with policy numbers to receive loan rate quotes. The message seeks to procure loans against жизни insurance policy collateral.
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