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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
4
A fragment notes the Postoffice at Vienna Georgia and mentions clues about mailing routes. The readable text hints at routing details tied to the Vienna post office and potential adjustments to delivery paths.
A fragmented column critiques party purity and the Chicago Platform while noting President Cisi Fos’s survival and cautious stance on Cuban independence. It laments entangling alliances, admires telegraph and rapid communication progress, and argues for lowering the age of majority to 18 to align with modern expectations and responsibilities.
Dooly County Veterans Association appointed a committee at its last meeting to arrange and supply provisions for the reunion at Dooly campground near Vienna on July 8 1897. The note urges prompt work amid expectations of a large crowd with Gen Evans to speak and campfires beginning on Friday July 2.
The text urges awareness of the hazards facing expectant mothers and calls for efforts to ease their difficult hours, highlighting the foreboding of labor and the need for supportive care.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mother’s Friend as a safe aid for childbirth reducing nausea headaches gloom and pain. It claims faster recovery and stronger mothers with testimonials from Southern users. The Bradfield Regulator Co advertises the product at $1 per bottle with a free book mailed on request.
A Wel don girl cries for help and asks her escort to fetch a bug. He suggests a plan, she faints, and upon revival the bug has departed, ending the odd scene on a humorous note from Roanoke News.
Vienna Georgia livery firm announces purchase of J F Waters business and pledges to offer the best teams at the lowest prices. G M D Hunt & Bro and J M Hunt, manager, invite public patronage with a courteous sign off.
The Proaunss representative witnessed a highly enjoyable Drayton school exhibition Friday night. Pupils behaved admirably under Miss Carter, whose teaching fostered daily lessons and upright conduct. A large county crowd attended, praising order and talent. Patrons hope to retain Miss Carter for fall, urging continued educational zeal in Drayton. Also notes on a sermon by Rev A J Cheves and visitors from Sumter, Vienna, and Spalding.
On last Saturday afternoon a horse ran away with a famous Rock Fill buggy sold by Mr Jeff Millsay and traveled nearly five miles before being stopped. The horse quit the road, dashed through woods, and jumped an eight foot embankment. Only one shaft was found broken when returned to town. This demonstrates that the best is the cheapest.
A brief item notes Miss Maggie Hannah of Danville Illinois suffering from headache finds relief using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The notice presents a local health testimonial style from a 19th or early 20th century period newspaper.
Mr Isaac Horner of Burton West Virginia, a well known local figure, says he suffered three years from rheumatism and was given little hope. In June 1894 a Wheeling Drug Co salesman advised Chamberlain Pain Balm, after which his swollen foot and leg subsided, pain eased, and he was cured. Sold by Stovall and Forbes.
Vienna Georgia announces a new law office on Gotton Street near the New Court House. The firm will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated March 13, 1904.
Special attention given Obstetrics and Diseases peculiar to women a specialty All calls Promptly answered day or night Office over W A Baker Co Store Office Telephone 18 Residence Telephone 25.
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic is advertised as a one day cure for fever. The claim states it cures the most stubborn fever cases within 24 hours.
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