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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1894
Page
2
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The Progress states that state news announcements will cost 5.00 and must be paid before insertion. It cautions that later payment requests will not be honored and that no deviations from the rule will be made even for individuals.
A compilation of campaign notices from Dooly County announcing candidacies for Clerk Superior Court Treasurer Tax Collector and related offices. Each signer states intent to seek Democratic nomination and pledges faithful discharge of duties while soliciting voters support.
Community leaders urge participation in the State Agricultural Society fair to showcase local riches and products. Citizens are invited to prepare exhibits of fruits vegetables grapes timber and livestock to promote the county as a premier farming region. A later item recalls a family reunion on April 29 at Mrs. Alsabrook’s home with stories of Mrs. Short’s long faith and devotion.
The item argues for a large trade edition of the paper to showcase advantages and distribute freely to extend reach nationwide. It asserts Dooly as progressive and deserving, urging adoption of a blue ribbon status for its people.
A large county audience met Mr. Atkinson yesterday despite schedule conflicts. He spoke an hour and fifteen minutes, denouncing Gen Evans and expressing strong support for his own nomination, drawing cheers and a hopeful tone for future Atlanta visits.
A former Connecticut resident now in Endule reports 29 years of using Ayer's Hair Vigor with his wife producing dark hair restored and darkening of others among acquaintances. He recalls 1863 baldness and subsequent full, luxuriant hair growth after using the product.
The Dixie Interstate Fair opens in Macon on October 22 with a $100,000 stock held by Macon Exposition Company. A $10,600 purse for races spans two seven day meetings under capable management. Agricultural exhibits are linked to the State Agricultural Society, and Central City Park will add 6000 square feet of covered space. The fair runs eighteen days with premium opportunities for Southern manufactured goods. Address Secretary J R Kennedy, Macon Ga, for information.
Dr L D Collins of Goldthwaite Texas lauds Royal Germetter as the finest nerve tranquilizer. endorsements from Jackson County Alabama and Nashville Tennessee call it an invaluable builder of nerve forces. claim it contains no bromides or harmful drugs and is safe for all ages. sold by druggists 1 dollar or six for five. manufactured by Kings Royal Germother Co Atlanta Ga
Died Mr Green Peavy a prominent county citizen and father of many children died Tuesday last week at TS years. He lived long in Dooly and was a valued neighbor friend and husband. Frank Richardson longtime resident above Unadilla died Thursday afternoon at 70. He was unpretentious but thoughtful of others. Mrs Stanly near Snow died last week at 72 after a Christian life and steadfast faith.
Dr. L. M. Gilan, practicing over forty years, originated Bo tanic Blood Balm and claimed it the best tonic and blood purifier. Now fifty five years in use, it allegedly cures malignant ulcers sores rheumatism catarrh and all skin and blood diseases with a large bottle priced at $1.00 sold by druggists.
The notice invites farmers to consign cotton seed corn fodder peas meal potatoes wood syrup tn keys chickens eggs and all country produce to the Progress office at market prices. It offers renewal or new subscriptions and, if funds are lacking, accepts any barter items valued at market price for payment.
Advertisement claims a remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache kidney troubles and torpid liver. It offers agencies and promises a large demand if readers send 25 cents to obtain pills and present them free to others.
W Y Atkinson announces appointments in Canills Mitchell County on May 3, Statenville Echols County on May 4 and Valdosta Lowndes County on May 5. The Democratic Executive Committee of Donly County Ga asks members to meet at Vienna Court House on Tuesday May 8 1894. S W Coney chairman. Vienna Ga April 20 1894.
Dr H C Timmons of Atlanta Georgia commends Royal Germe tter as highly effective for dyspepsia indigestion catarrh and nervous debility. He endorses it for stomach and bowel troubles and as a powerful aid for weak women. Locally it provides prompt relief for piles cuts bruises and sores. Sold by Stovall Forbes at 1 6 for 5.
A Georgia column from Unadilla and Vienna reports on deaths and telegrams, local farmers like J Y Netherton and C A Horne, land deals on Big Creek, and Vienna plans for an artesian well and waterworks. It notes Frank Varnedee's diversified ventures and praises multi tasking citizens.
A Macon Georgia ad urges young men women and parents to request the latest Journal from the Georgia Alabama Business College. It promises free mailing and claims a future independent position can be earned in weeks at a cost of about forty or fifty dollars.
The Flatbush Pharmaceutical Company in Flatbush offers customers a choice of gifts with purchase of System Pills. Each buyer can select from a gold watch silver watch valuable town lot genuine diamond ring gold piece or silverware, with payment option of cash or 20 cents in stamps. Each purchaser receives one present, with no exceptions.
Lands in the Sixth District of Dooly County will be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July 1894 to the highest cash bidder. Parcels include land lots 125, 136, and 137 totaling about 607 acres. The sale satisfies a tax execution issued by M. E. Rushin against C. E. Smith for 1893 taxes. Sheriff G. W. Sheppard announces the sale.
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