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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
4
A garbled mix of ads and short notes from The Progress and regional columns. Items reference an official organ for Vienna GA, notices of routines like advertisements and obituaries, plus local quips about politicians, poultry journalism, and social events. Mentions include Henry L B Plant and The Georgia Poultry Herald, with random community remarks and humor.
The Progress explains the last week editorial on Veterans Action was published at a correspondent's Arab origin. It states there was no harm intended to the Reunion or veterans, seeks to uplift the event, and notes Arabs welcomed attendees and that the reunion aims to rekindle patriotic feeling among Southerners.
The Dalton Argus quotes a Dalton passage contrasting a fair editor with those who seek to punish truth. It notes editors publish only what is decent, avoid offense, and mind their own business while reporting basic news. It asserts the life of a country newspaper editor is hard but rewarding.
After advertising his goods, a large crowd gathered from the surrounding region to buy. Competitors marveled at his busyness while they loafed, and he proclaimed that in this age of hustle, it is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle than for a business man to thrive without advertising.
A North Georgia reader recounts a sermon tale in which a man who recently embraced Methodism vows to prove his humility. He plans to kiss an elderly colored woman at dawn to show self conceit is removed, but the woman stands and challenges his claim saying his approach to “Hobsonize” whites won’t be possible.
The Savannah News notes a 17 year old jockey may earn more from a $10 000 contract this year than Georgia’s governor would over a two year term doubled. The remark highlights the glamour and risk of a jockey’s life compared to political tenure.
A reader endorses the article Besetting Sina praising its call to spiritual welfare. The letter urges readers to abandon besetting sins and strive for a high Christian character bringing happiness now and eternal joy later.
A long OCR list covers attorneys dentists physicians and officials in Vienna Georgia with addresses and offices, including W V Harvard Fleming J M Whiteread J F Powell Sons Wooten and others. It also details public sale notices, sheriff or commissioner sales in Dooly and surrounding circuits, and bankruptcy court references with dates and locations.
Appraisers report to set apart year’s support for widow Belle Patrick and minor Lilly M Patrick. report to be passed on first Wednesday in July. Administration petitions for Theodora T Bivins and James M Carmack estates. notices to debtors and creditors. heirs required to appear for probate on first Monday in July. Annie L Taylor libel for divorce against Nooly va. Vienna Ga. order by publication for three months in Vienna Progress.
Wesley J MM of Vienna Georgia offers to buy sell rent or exchange real estate in town or county with prompt reliable service. Contact PROGRESS office for commissions or details. Also notes on New South Wales insane population and a claim that cold water stimulates the heart more than brandy, raising pulse from 76 to over 100.
Official notices describe tax and court sales of real estate in Dooly and nearby counties. Properties include lots in the sixth district and land parcels in the nineteenth district, with multiple creditors and judgments cited. Purchases are to be cash at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in July, with tenants in possession notified.
A recruitment notice seeks district life insurance agents in Atlanta for B A Fox & Co. and an ad promoting The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey by Murat Halstead. It highlights big commissions, an outfit free, and a Chicago firm, Dominion Company, with a 3rd Floor Caxton Building address.
An ad promises a free bottle of Boschee's German Syrup to any adult with a cold, bronchitis, throat, or lung trouble, with limits on one bottle per person and no parental order needed for children. It claims wide physician endorsement and global sales, noting a 75 cent bottle size and long history of giveaways.
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