12 May 1898
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
1
A historic note discusses forward motion after war, unity, and civic duty, urging support for government and a return to peaceful progress. It contrasts religious influence with humanitarian relief and celebrates national resilience through liberty and unity. An accompanying poem, Old Glory, extols the American flag as a symbol of freedom and sacrifice.
Sec. and one dollar price for druggists. Scott and Bowne Chemists, New York, offer medicines and preparations to customers. A concise promotional line indicating pricing and the supplier location.
The Cordele Chautauqua closed Friday night after an excellent program during the week. Attendance was lower than last year, but directors deem the event a success. A resolution from Dooly county teachers thanked Cordele citizens, the manager Prof Ware Com Greene and instructors for the pleasures of the institute, adopted May 6, 1898.
Cuban Relief promises relief from colic neuralgia and toothache in five minutes with sour stomach and four complaints listed. Sold for 25 cents by Dr C T Stovall.
The 21 year old Mr. Tilden Adkins local editor of the Vienna Progress wed 15 year old Miss Florrie Morgan at home in Vienna. The elopement plan, secret license in Bibb county, and parental opposition ended with a blessing from her father. The couple, described as lovely and promising, receive good wishes from the Cordele Sentinel.
Pricey 25 cents. For sale by Dr C T Stovall.
Anonymous expresses longing for youthful pleasures and vows enduring love to a dear friend. The verses praise a southern clime, heartfelt devotion, and the hope of a brighter life together as two hearts unite.
Mrs J M Gammage of this city died last Thursday after a brief illness. A devout Christian and longtime church worker, she was active in the Baptist church for about forty years. Her remains were buried Thursday at City cemetery at 4 p.m. Rev T P Jackson officiated. The Procress extends sympathy to her husband, sister, and daughter.
Vienna council with Mayor Lashley and Aldermen discussed street and water works progress, amended express company tax to 8. On May 15 to June 16 tax returns open, and small payments approved to D B Thompson and others. A Georgia jail letter urged murder of a judge to gain a jail break.
A warning flag cautions about a morning cough signaling consumption and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure. An anecdote from Simon Smasal of Chicago claims complete recovery after using the syrup, priced at 25 cents.
A piece cites a weekly Spanish New York publication Cuba to refute myths about Cuba. It gives historic census figures, notes three fourths of war casualties from Weyler's policies, and describes Cuba's size, geography, trade, minerals, railways, and climate with a view to showing the island's supposed fertility and strategic importance.
Quinine and other fever remedies boast cures in 10 to 13 days while Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic promises relief in a single day. The advertisement emphasizes rapid action for fever and chill symptoms with bold claims.
The annual river bridge picnic will be held tomorrow Friday at the river bridge one mile from Drayton. The event has long been a community favorite with top picnic foods prepared by local farmhousewives from Dooly Sumter Lee and surrounding counties. Office seekers attend in strong numbers and people from towns for miles around gather for this eagerly anticipated summer occasion.
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