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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
2
A lively letter exchange from the Y P D Old Maid and Old Bach sections discusses rain delaying plans, a spring picnic, revival meetings, and hopes for new members like Mo Maceh Wood. Writers mention garden chores, flowers, and the urge to write more as seasons turn.
A letter speaks of early spring flowers and sunlit days urging readers to wake up and help others find happiness. It notes springtime sickness and the need to cheer sick friends with small acts, while thanking a reader named Old Maid for a compliment and reflecting on self blame.
The article critiques changing pronunciations in polite society noting shifts for words like valet parquet suburban tapestry and the French chauffeur. It argues authorities push new sounds, sometimes misinterpreting terms and poking fun at wealthy motorists.
Bedini the juggler stood with a fork in his mouth as three turnips dropped 340 feet from the Masonic temple roof in Chicago. A syndicate bet he could catch one on the fork after three trials. After two misses, on the third attempt the turnip landed on the prongs, and Bedini recovered quickly, reporting only a headache and dental shock.
A Newburg born judge in Brooklyn presided as a defendant’s attorney repeated questions. Judge Dickey quipped that the questions reminded him of crabs that go sideways. The lawyer replied that he likes crabs but not lobsters, respectfully differing with the judge.
Continued from page 3 residents spent Sunday with relatives at Snow. Mr and Mrs Phil Patasaw and child visited Mr and Mrs T M Gurr. Local singing and family visits occurred Sunday afternoon. Grady Bowen recovered from illness. John Clewis and Rosa Hatcher were seen visiting. Farmers report planting delays due to heavy rain.
UNADILLA SCHOOL NEWS reports Euphrasian Society presented Friday program. May Moreland and Willie Borum ill, Annie Fitzgerald dies after brief illness. school adopts resolutions of sympathy and sends copies to family and Vienna Progress. A printing delay causes some text loss in last issue.
Dr L W Mobley spent Thursday and Friday in Montezuma telling local boys about the railroad. Col W N Gunn of Macon visited his sister Mrs B M Byrom. J D Tester of Capron and D G Wimberly Jr of Atacon were in town. J M Coleman and Jim Pell Coleman visited Montezuma. Mrs B B Byrom returned from Pelham.
Ham, Georgia resident Tom Butler of Mt Vernon visited Saturday. Mrs B Stovall returned home from Drayton to delight her husband Mr Stansell. Joel Page and wife visited Mrs Page's mother in Macon County. W J Page and sister Minnie attended Oak Grove Sunday school. J S Byrom sold two buggies in one day to buyers near Montezuma and near Unadilla, plus another to a Fort Valley buyer. George Dole Wadley A B railroad VP arrived to secure terminal facilities and begin grading at Cordele. a town map was drawn and layoff work starts at once. A departing jewel left a lonely clerk. Folds is repurposing J S Byrom's lumber into new structures.
Mrs Morrvis niece wedding in Houston county noted with families Jemnex Thompson and Fletcher forehand visited Ma con on business J W Dinkins went to Monteyuma. Mrs JD Short ill. Charlie West back from Finlayson. Jacob Smith family visited Swift Creek. oyster supper at Jacob Smiths. farm work halted by rain. Forest school trustees bought a new well fixture. croquet at J W Dinkins residence.
A luncheon first course features grape juice served in a lemon cup. The lemon top is removed, juice mixed with lemon juice, the shell resealed, two straws inserted, and a ribbon bow tied. The drink is drawn without removing the cover.
The guide advises cleaning the tub with hot soap and water then smoothing with sandpaper. Warm the enamel in hot water to thin it for even application. Apply two to three coats, allowing full drying between coats.
The Rev Dr Minot J Savage recounts a parable about a minister and a layman arguing over whether a church offer is a true call or merely a raise. The tale illustrates perceived guilelessness in clergy as the layman questions the minister’s sense of purpose.
A Cincinnati business man quoted by an Inquirer representative questions the hand organ trade. He says Italians pay one to two dollars daily for the use of street instruments and grinders work long hours to earn pennies. He claims a powerful syndicate controls the hand organs and grows rich.
The report claims Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, said he has no children in response to a circulating telegram during Ontario and Quebec election campaigning. The exchange highlights race and religious tensions in the contest between Liberals and Conservatives.
A London periodical notes that maize from America has long been grown in English gardens for decoration. It adds that green corn is now in demand for eating in the green state at large hotels in the west end, signaling a shift toward using American style cobs.
The Washington Star notes the patent office experiences a true busy season from December to April. Most assume filings are even year round, but the majority of applications are concentrated in this winter period, increasing commissioner workload and office pace.
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