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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
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Quinine and other fever medicines reportedly take from ten days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic claimed to cure in one day.
The piece argues that a student's early behavior shapes adulthood from preacher to politician, linking honesty, effort, and self discipline to lasting influence. It notes how a rich or poor, dull or bright student gains lifelong friendships and capital built on truth, cautioning against cheating and vanity.
An exhortation to American boys urging disciplined boyhood as the path to noble manhood. It contrasts General Lee and President Lincoln as models, warns against sowing wild oats, and stresses the long impact of early choices on character.
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is advertised as a one day cure for fever. It claims to cure the most stubborn fever within 24 hours.
An old ad promotes The Houston High School in Avabi Ga with monthly rates and dormitory options. It lists tuition in advance at 1 265 and art class price 8 00, board in dormitory about 5 00, board in private families 8 00. Spring term begins Jan 4 and asks readers to apply for a catalogue to J E Powell.
A local feature highlights a bold claim as five tonic cures are marketed in a single day. The item notes the array of products and the event’s quick pace, with emphasis on the public health implications and consumer skepticism surrounding rapid medicinal claims.
A notice states office access in the Masonic Building will be available from the 15th of each month through the first day. The contact numbers listed are Office Phone 91 and Residence 11.
Dr T F Bivins operates as physician and surgeon in Vienna Georgia with specialties in obstetrics and diseases of women. Offers prompt day or night service and has an office over W A Baker and Co and provides office and residence telephone numbers for contact.
An advertising note explains urine sediment as a kidney illness sign and touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain, kidney and bladder issues, and urinary troubles. It claims relief from frequent urination and scalding, offers samples by mail, and lists prices and addresses. The page includes another line about Dr Miles Pain Pills.
Vienna public school rules require monthly absences reporting by teachers to principals and then to trustees, with written parental excuses for pupil absences. Damage fines, book restrictions, daily schedule from 8:80 to 8:30 with noon hour, four to six daily recitations, and student tickets from Jno. E. Howell. Matriculation fees 50% monthly for residents, $1.00 for non residents, private family board at $8 to $10 monthly, music $8 monthly.
Principal J M Kelly and A M Principal lead the faculty with Miss Martha B Bryan Miss Lucie M Roberts as assistants. Music teacher Miss Lida Rushin and Miss Anna Hamilton comprise the teaching staff. Any further information cheerfully supplied by Principal M Kelly.
A local advertisement for hats promotes a wide fall line of millinery at Mrs C V Morgan in Vienna Georgia. It highlights stylish trims and affordable prices and invites customers to visit the shop claiming fashions rival city offerings.
L J Collier an attorney based in Vienna Georgia announces he will practice in all courts of the Southwestern and Macon circuits. The notice outlines his legal approach and availability for cases across the circuits starting December 17.
The Fairhaven New York Register reports James Rowland of this village recounted his wife’s twenty five year rheumatism. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm purchased locally she slept within an hour and now applies it for aches with consistent relief. Stovall Forbes sells 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Iani McAvoy, long employed by the L N A C Ry, praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best of its kind, used in his family for over ten years. It is a specific for all bowel disorders and offered for sale by Stovall & Forbes in Westfield.
Vienna lawyer Geo W. Wooten announces a new law office on Cottonsuet near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. He lists credentials and counties served.
A terse item notes Georgia focusing on diseases peculiar to women and children with emphasis on special attention. It mentions that modern appliances and methods used in practice are promptly answered. The fragment hints at medical coverage or guidance for care.
W S Howell physician and surgeon offers prompt day and night service. Telephone at residence and office. Office on the south side of the public park.
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