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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
4
A fragmentary verse recounts a political stump speech urging people to listen to a passionate lay. The speaker promises relentless campaigning through seasons and noisy cries to secure peace of mind, while others plead for pores for me and hurra for. The stanzas imply a volatile public call and voter fatigue.
A Cordele suggested pledge claims clean politics this year with Proanees promising no fraudulent campaign methods. The item notes Fort Valley figure C C Gray’s Cordele visit and rumors of a congressional bid tied to Dooly support. Georgia editorial urges re electing William N Fish to the Supreme Court bench for steadfast integrity and legal insight.
The piece asserts that several district politicians may field multiple candidates for Congress from different counties to defeat Hon. E. B. Lewis for a second term. It contrasts formal education with self made success and cites Judge Atkinson as an example of a distinguished figure who left school at 14.
The race for Georgia governor heats up as Judge Atkinson challenges Col. Candler and Mr. Berner to joint debates. Berner already accepted while Candler weighs strategy, with supporters fearing a debate storm could wreck opponents and prove Berner a powerful stump speaker and political disruptor.
A Sentinel quip notes that shelves aged and dusty goods signal no advertising, while neatly kept stock and a lively display indicate active promotion and stronger profits. The observation links business vitality to advertising practices and visible consumer appeal.
Johnsons Chillana Fever Tonic claims fever relief in one day. The colored teachers are requested to meet in Vienna on the first Friday in April. Prompt attendance is urged due to much business. By order of the president J T Hill secretary.
Special correspondence reports scant week news with vaccination complaints and pleasant garden tidings. Elina Simmons active after illness since October. L O Simmons leaves for Atlanta to establish home. J R Clemente visits Sumner kin. J R Smith finishes school census for districts 13 and 14. Y J McRae from Worth visits. candidates resume activity. upcoming picnics teased by local girls. Sigma
Richwood reports four stores and ongoing growth as Parrott Lumber Co. unveils a new planner and a dry kiln. Farmers plant corn, Lydia Cribb from Arabs visits, and Richwood politics push for a local candidate. Jim Taylor of Dooly Lumber joins a farm role with Prof. Abbie Crumby. Joe Calhoun visits from Unadilla. Rev Turner to start a tent evangelism. Mrs. Melvin remains seriously ill.
Gustav Thurmaster of Cleveland reports a cold and chest pain that led to a cough. After using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, two bottles cured the cough. The ad hawks a 25 cent price and urges taking Bull's for cure.
A Georgia appeal urges white and black voters to demand cessation of liquor sales. It condemns state corporations for enabling a deadly business affecting health morals and life. The authors reference a recent tragedy in Dooly County and condemn those who profit from whiskey.
A group of neighbors from Seville in Wilcox county drank two jugs of whisky during a trip home in a buggy. A quarrel escalated when one man drew a pistol and shot the other, who died from his wounds. The shooter then killed himself, leaving two young lives destroyed and fueling calls to curb whiskey in the county.
A Bayard Style warning urges caution over a dry morning cough linked to consumption. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup markets itself as a cure, with testimonials from Simon Smuasal of Chicago and Mrs. Bull's offered at 25 cents.
The report lists eighth grader R L Wiggins Jr with a high average of 974, and seventh graders O P Perry and Z W Lasseter as recipients of the honor roll.
Dr J A McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment allegedly relieves pain and cures diseases beyond ordinary medicine. Hundreds once crippled with bent limbs or contracted muscles are said to improve through its use. Sold by Dr C T Stovall in bottles 25c, 75c, and 1.00.
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low rate of interest. Funds available in ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. W. Harvard Vienna Ga or J. W. Hargood Montezuma Ga. 127 97 6m.
Small beginnings lead to kidney trouble symptoms should not be ignored. Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm advertised as a cure for kidney diseases with a trial proven claim. Price one dollar per bottle, sold by Dr C T Stovall, Druggist.
Mrs Missouri Moreland of Snow Georgia expresses gratitude to the Grand Jury for their donation of seventy five cents. She prayers divine blessing on the jurors and acknowledges the gesture in March 1698. The rest promotes Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a spring remedy available from Dr C T Stovall at 50 cents to one dollar.
Notice announces J J Bryant agent in Richwood Ga opening a grocery store halfway between Richwood and Fenn on the Vienna Cordele road. He will serve all lawful drinks and invites public patronage dated March 17 1898. Also a civic appeal to readers to settle any owed Progress items promptly.
Several voters announce candidacy for the state legislature from Dooly County subject to the Democratic nomination. Letters pledge to guard local interests and discharge duties if elected, with signatures from J. M. Busper and others.
A set of statements from Dooly County Treasurer hopefuls outlines pledges to serve the county faithfully under Democratic nomination. J R Kelly and D A Taylor express intent to seek reelection or gain support, promising to uphold public interests and discharge duties diligently.
A set of formal notices from candidates Braxton Williams Lewis Bivins Purvis and others announce their candidacies for Tax Collector of Dooly County subject to the Democratic nomination. They pledge integrity service and seek voters support in the 1898 race.
A wounded Confederate veteran announces candidacy for Tax Collector, subject to the Democratic primary, asking the sovereign people of the county for their votes. He recalls Gettysburg and urges support for one who stood by them in the Civil War era, framing his bid as a rightful cause with enduring gratitude.
The message laments dwindling ranks after the Appomattox banner furling and urges voters to remember in declining days. It pledges faithful service if elected and warns that soon there will be no chance to help. The speaker signs as J M Davis.
Voters in Dooly County hear declarations from E I Mixon J M Gox J N Dunaway T R Smith H W Powell announcing candidacies for Tax Receiver and Sheriff. Each promises faithful discharge of duties, loyalty to the party, and earnest support for nominees if not elected, noting past service and Confederate veteran status by Mixon.
Africana is a medicine of genuine merit gaining front rank for its cures. It claims to relieve suffering by purifying blood and driving rheumatism from the system, with other blood disorders cured permanently. Ask your druggist or write to Africana Co. Atlanta Ga.
Carlisle precinct dates from April 1 to May 21 list several township and community names including Lindsay Findlay Pinehurst Unadilla Byromville Zoar Drayton Vienna Coney James Arabi Cordele Tippettville Fuqua Sibley Dakota Williford and others. Books close June 1 with signatures of MO C Dunaway tax receiver Dooly County Cordele Georgia March 15 1898.
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