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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
5
The piece denounces Madam Rumor Lady Gossip and Mr Talebearer as a toxic local news service. It condemns their spread of scandal, cynically notes their harm to individuals and communities, and warns that idleness fuels gossip while trust, love, and decency decay.
A Macon Georgia druggist reports selling large quantities of Mother's Friend and states none of his customers dispute its claims. He says it shortens labor and reduces pain for all women who use it.
An advertisement touts Mothers Friend as a reliable remedy for pregnancy. It claims to shorten labor, ease morning sickness and nervousness, relaxes strained muscles, and speeds recovery after birth. It also promises protection against breast complications and is sold by The Bradfield Regulator Co for $1 per bottle.
An office advertises first class job work including blank receipts notes deeds bonds for titles warrants summons garnishments fi fas attachments and other bankruptcy papers. Call order from this office at once.
Cordele dentist Dr W B Cone will spend the latter week in Vienna each month to perform dental work. Prices lower than any other dentist. Work guaranteed.
Annie L. Dorsey as administratrix of Nancy E. Kimsey seeks letters of dismission after filing a petition in Georgia Dooly County court. Creditors and kin are cited to show cause why discharge should not be granted on the first Monday in June following this March 1, 1899, filing. JD Hargrove, ODC.
In Dooly County Georgia J R R Horne administrator of Sarah A Napier petitions for discharge after full administration. He cites a show cause order for creditors and kindred to object or be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1899. May 1 1899. J D Hargrove D D.
A medical firm advertises a free book "A Warning Ice" for men with perceived weakness and lost manhood. It promises $100 for accepted cases of impotence and related conditions cured at home, touts privacy and confidential letters, and urges readers to request the book and symptom blank by mail with a stamp for postage.
A legal advert from Vienna Georgia offering loans on choice farms and saleable real estate in Dooly county at very low rates. Money can be secured in ten days after application. Attorney M A Femminine invites interested parties to see him at once for cheap money.
An 1899 advertisement claims to cure nervousness backache headaches and other female complaints at home with a new method. It offers free symptom blanks, private correspondence, and disclaims reliance on doctors. Also notices estate administration for Sallie J Forehand with discharge from administration set for June first.
Georgia Dooty County publishes a list of unpaid 1808 taxes on unreturned land. Taxes due, sale to highest bidder for cash on the first Tuesday in August, with owner unknown. Lots are spread across districts 2 3 6 7 10 12 18 and 14. contact Hon Me Rushin in Vienna to pay taxes.
An old line life insurance company seeks a district agent, offering a No 1 contract to a strong business producer. Experienced life insurance agents or Confederate veterans are preferred. Apply to KE A Fox & Co Lowndes Building Atlanta Ga.
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