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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
4
A garbled page notes postage and ad rates for Vienna Ga while political endorsements favor Alfred Horton. It quotes Macon News on war logistics and cites Irwinton Bulletin recounting a joke about Judge Roberts and Judge Atkinson over a contempt citation in Eastman.
In Americus a storage scene shows two great pyramids of hay and potatoes loaded into rail cars. Sixteen carloads of hay and a 22 car lightrain of potatoes imply a ten thousand dollar outlay. The piece notes regional production and contrasts editorial duties with public choice in governance.
Col Thomas Taylor of Hawkineville announces opposition to Mr Lewis for Congress this fall. The piece argues for Lewis to receive the nomination without opposition, praising his congressional speech on Southern manufacturing and noting his strong standing with constituents. Also promotes Dr J H McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment and lists prices and local availability.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat quote laments prejudice against curly haired men on juries. A senior practitioner recalls mentors teaching such jurors are pampered, stubborn opposers who favor conviction if others vote acquittal. The piece critiques bias in jury composition and defense strategy.
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low rate of interest. Funds available within ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. V. Harvard at Vienna Georgia or J. W. Haygood at Montezuma Georgia. 127 97 6m.
A fragmentary Albany Herald excerpt contrasts praise of music in English literature with Southern Negro vocal harmony, then recounts a street scene where a girl dismisses a drunken man’s attempt at a kiss, highlighting social decorum and rumor in a small moment.
A reader asks the paper to untangle a tangled family web spanning a mother, widow, uncles, half siblings, and step relations. The correspondent seeks legal and moral clarity on potential marriage within a complex kinship chain amid wartime fervor noted alongside Vienna youths volunteering if the United States declares war on Spain.
Special correspondence from Arabi reports damp weather and anxious reflections on family members potentially going to Cuba. The piece mentions D. W. Harvard and J. C. Tracy as legislative candidates, Dr. W. E. Beacham, Jack Campbell for Treasurer, and local social visits to Cordele and Vienna. Vaccinations and a local student Alfonso Harvard’s return to Houston High School are noted among social updates.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for bladder and urinary troubles citing benefits such as reduced frequent urination and pain. It offers free samples by mail and lists Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY and a local Ginghams sale at J F Calhoun & Co.
Millinery selection announced for spring with ladies and children's hats at reduced prices. Veils ribbons fringes trimming offered cheaper than elsewhere. Corsets at discounted rates and leather belts and bonnets priced low. Mrs. E. G. Walton promotes sale of these items.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a quick cure for coughs colds and croup with a testimonial from Elmer E Baker of Brandon PA praising its effectiveness. It states the syrup costs 25 cents and is widely sold. Also promotes Woodford's Sanitary Lotion for itching mange and stock with a 30 minute cure and lists Dr C T Stovall Druggist in Vienna Ga as a seller.
The advertisement promotes Browns' Iron Bitters as a universal remedy for diseases of the blood nerves and stomach. It claims quick and permanent cure for neuralgia and other chronic conditions and notes the remedy has been used for about twenty five years and is sold by all dealers.
From small beginnings come both trees and illness. Do not neglect kidney symptoms as neglect leads to suffering. Dr J McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm claimed to cure kidney diseases. Trial proves potency. Price one dollar per bottle. Sold by Dr C T Stovall, Druggist.
To the voters of Dooly county I hereby announce my candidacy for representative from this county in the next general assembly subject to the democratic nomination and I will appreciate the support of my friends Very Respectfully W E Beacham
A set of bare endorsements announcing candidacies for county treasurer and tax collector. Names include K A Taylor J R Kelly J A Broxton Jas A Williams. Text emphasizes seeking Democratic nomination pledges to duties integrity and county welfare with respectful solicitations for votes.
For Sheriff. Thereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Dooly county subject to the Democratic nomination. If elected I will endeavor to fill the office to the best of my ability. I respectfully solicit your support. Yours Respectfully, T. R. SMITH.
English Spavin Liniment claims to remove lumps spavins curbs splints and other horse blemishes. The ad promises dramatic results and a $50 savings with one bottle, sold by Dr C T Stovall a Vienna Georgia druggist.
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