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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
The piece cites Ed D and Pub with association editor roles and quotes a Biblical parable about talents. It references Congress figures including a six year speaker candidate and mentions Lewis in Congress for four years, noting rising notoriety.
The local sporting scene notes Judge Fort has faced defeat multiple times, signaling a need to set a record before his next appearance at BE. B. Lewis.
A reader notes that Clarke and Quay were excluded from the Senate after being seated only following a trial, and asks why Congress did not similarly treat Roberts. The comment implies that Roberta, identified as a Democrat, influenced or related to this contrast.
The letter attacks Judge Mort as a long public life but a common lawyer, and challenges congressman Lewis’s record. It claims Fort would do more in two days, cites two Lewis bills to erect public buildings and repeal the war stamp tax, and accuses Lewis of voting to seat the Mormon and to pay Spain, including twenty million for the Philippines. It urges Fort to seek information and run for railroad commissioner.
The text argues Congressman Lewis betrayed his party and the law by voting to seat Roberts the Mormon, contending the action disgraced Utah and ignored credentials. It claims history would have kept a Mormon as a Republican in Congress, implying party and ethics conflict.
An old advertisement argues that beauty stems from health, claiming weakness and illness cause pimples and a dull complexion. It promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy to regulate the stomach liver and kidneys and purify the blood, asserting they create strong nerves bright eyes and smooth skin. Available for 50 cents at Dr Stovall’s.
In the Houston Hoie Journal, supporters praise Hon. EB. B. Lewis for four years in Congress with minimal missed days and votes on major issues. They attack his opponent B. Lewin, claim the district’s loyalty, and predict Lewin will be the next representative, urging fair play and honesty.
Morning Call labels criticisms of Lewis voting to admit Roberts as baseless. It notes Roberts carried a governor's certificate and could only be expelled after admission, a point debated by constitutional lawyers who agreed he must be admitted to be expelled.
The piece extols advertising as the lever to business success and urges timely, judicious campaigns. It contrasts outdated Cobweb and Spider methods with modern scientific advertising and stresses momentum, customer merit, and seizing the right moment to prepare and launch campaigns.
A curio of clipped notes from Unadilla and Rochelle papers includes critique of Judge Fort, endorsement of EB Lewis for the Third district in the 57th Congress, and local warnings about youth smoking. It also carries satire on delinquent subscribers, a domestic clothing tale, and an old verse about a boy and a milking cow.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as a universal skin healer for eruptions, sores, ulcers, boils, corns, warts, cuts, burns, and chapped hands. It claims best pile cure on earth and promises pain relief, with a 26 cent price and Dr Q T Stovall as seller.
E B Lewis announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Georgia's Third District for the Fifty seventh Congress with a record of party harmony, district service, and opposition to Republican policy urging continued support and vigilance from voters ahead of the May primary.
James Marion Kelly announces candidacy for Representative of Dooly County in the next Legislature subject to the May 1 primary. He pledges honesty in politics and to work for the greatest good to the greatest number, asking voters for support and influence. Vienna, Ga.
Pearsonill is announces as a Democratic candidate to represent Dooly county in the next General Assembly. He pledges to serve all people without favors, expresses appreciation, and seeks nomination in the May primary. If elected, he promises to work for the best interests of Dooly county and the state.
J D Jeter announces candidacy for the lower house of the General Assembly subject to the Democratic primary on May 16. He pledges to faithfully discharge duties if elected and to legislate in favor of the masses, soliciting voter support respectfully.
A dated fragment of election notices for ordinary and clerk positions in Dooly County. J D Hargrove and T Ry Reuty announce candidacies for Ordinary and Clerk of Superior Court, respectively, seeking Democratic primary support and pledging to perform duties honorably. Russel Kellam also seeks the Clerk of Superior Court nomination, thanking supporters and asking for continued trust.
In a formal notice to voters of Dooly County Gail Taylor announces candidacy for re election to the office of Treasurer subject to Democratic nomination. She thanks supporters in the past and requests a continued trust for the future.
Jno O Dunaway announces candidacy for re election as Tax Receiver in Cordele Georgia on March 12 1900 with gratitude for past support and a pledge to discharge duties satisfactorily asking for continued democratic support.
H O Brown declares candidacy for Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary. He cites a lifelong deformity and limited work capacity but notes twelve years teaching in Dooly County and asserts qualification and willingness to serve.
In a brief campaign appeal Varnadoe pledges to faithfully discharge all duties of sheriff without discrimination for or against any part of the county. He earnestly solicits a liberal share of votes cast in the late 15th district primary and thanks supporters in advance.
To the voters of Dooly county I announce my candidacy for re election to Tax Collector subject to Democratic nomination. I thank supporters of the past and solicit continued support in this race Very Respectfully FB J Lewis
Voters receive two announcements for coroner candidates in Dooly County. William Ward pledges faithful duty and prompt service from central county base, while Joseph W Graham of Unadilla cites four years of prior service and asks for support in the May 15 Democratic primary.
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