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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
4
A long critique denounces impostors across society. It warns that hypocrisy harms commerce and faith, noting deceit in business, banking, and professions. The piece argues a man’s word should equal value, urging restored trust amid hard times and widespread hypocrisy.
In this critique the writer denounces preachers and professionals who lie or dodge debts, urging honesty in all men's dealings. It condemns deception in business, stock manipulation, and gambling, calling for integrity and the duty to render unto Caesar and unto God. The piece praises honest conduct as humanity’s highest achievement.
The article extolls Dooly county farming, noting improvements like rail and netted wire fences and stumped land work. It singles out Middleton Bullock Wood for fine progress and mentions Mr Turton and W E Codys place as examples. It celebrates mild climate and simple dress, urging readers to view the green fields and fences as beauty and progress.
In a Northern praise of Dewey, Southern readers are reminded that Fitzhugh Lee, son of Robt. E. Lee, defended Havana as a bold Confederate soldier turned U S envoy. The piece lauds his courage, self possession, and duty, arguing Lee embodies patriotic spirit amid war with Spain.
Advertises loans on choice farms and saleable real estate in towns in Dooly county at a very low interest rate. Money can be secured in ten days after application. Contact in Vienna, Georgia for cheap money.
In a long letter two correspondents argue about enforcing the old road duty law versus a new approach. They discuss cost projections, the burden on taxpayers, and the role of local officials in appointing practical assessors to collect or enforce road work obligations. The exchange references district politics, alleged office seeking, and local business notices near a pump and store.
A mix of old time ads urges Simmens Squaw Wine for aging well, One Minute Cough Cure for coughs, and Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine for digestion. Also promotes J P Powell for fresh meats and groceries and Joe Smith boarding house with $1 daily rates. Includes various shop repairs and seasonal goods mentions.
A jumble of medical ads and local notices from Vienna Georgia includes claims for cures for drunkenness, liver medicines, squaw wine, and miscarriages. It also promotes millinery displays at Mrs. Waltons and shoe ads at J R Kelly's, with miscellaneous notes about horse repairs and court timing.
A notice states a tradesman is ready for business at his place all day every hour and offers horse shoeing blacksmithing and wood work. It proclaims a carriage painter and a buggy maker ready to work on old vehicles at cotton market prices, guarantees workmanship and invites customers to warehouse opposite the Frerette old store with a separate painting room. Harpy 8 Watpry.
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