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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
8
A 1899 page lists new black skirts and linens from J P Heard & Sons, bed steads and furniture from P G McDonald, fresh beef from Jas P Powell, and various medicines including Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine praised by users. Also promotes hats, dressmaking, curtains, and other goods with notices about patent records and watch repair by local shopkeepers.
An affectionate health ad claims kidney trouble causes many illnesses across ages and sexes. It promotes Dr Kilmers Swamp Root as a cure, notes symptoms like back pain and frequent urination, and offers a free sample by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, with Vienna Progress credited.
Atlanta Journal notes a playful verse about hills lakes pools and rippling waters reflecting moods and sounds, a lighthearted poem capturing whimsy and reflection in compact imagery.
Cordele brief notes report J D Cobb from Cordele visiting town Monday. Numerous residents and guests named, including Miss Mamie Leonard, Lewis Clewis of Unadilla, Judge A V Whipple, John Barfield, Col J Mid Bushee, Col Joe Jeter, J H Henderson, Jewel Powell, Jas KR Kelley, Mrs W Riley, Mrs J J Houser, Dr J M Whitehead, Chas Clewis, Sheriff J W Roberts, Henry Fuqua, W B C Toller, O M Heard, Rev C BE Crawley, Ruth Golden, and others. Protracted prayer services and church activities noted. An accident leaves a Kentucky private legless after train mishap. private received care. Miss Ada and Cora Powell to host Utopian club on Saturday.
Editor notes Cordele Hornet editor Jnok Perry visited the city yesterday while Rev. W H Smith of Pinehurst filled a Harmony appointment. County School Commissioner E G Greene attends a Atlanta convention this week. Rev J A Nelson of Friendship made a pleasant Progress call and filled services at Friendship church last weekend. Protracted meetings begin Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May at Kenny with Rev R M Allison and Rev J A Harmon assisting.
A brief notice states clocks watches and pins repaired by W Thigpen. The ad implies skilled repair services for timekeeping pieces and small items. No dates or locations specified beyond the repairman’s name.
A night school quip has Williams arguing that Asia and Europe form one landmass after the Suez Canal. Rev Dr Hale recounts James Russell Lowell’s first client, a stranger who turned out to be a bill collector seeking payment.
Attorney M. A. Fiesina of Vienna Georgia offers loans on choice farms and saleable town real estate in Dooly County at a very low interest rate. Funds can be secured in ten days after application. Contact at once for cheap money.
A brief notice highlights a reliable ice stock with prompt attention promised by G R Matthews. The fragment signals service focus and dedicated oversight from Matthews.
Cordele Sash Door and Lumber Co announces the purchase of Mr C M Killian’s business and an enlarged factory north of the Union depot to supply sash doors blinds and all building materials at lower market prices. The office and sales rooms across the street offer paints oils brushes brick lime cement and related supplies in Cordele Georgia.
Swain Ryals Machine Works reports a forthcoming blast furnace upgrade. The plant will boost capacity and quality, promising a modernized foundry operation in Corblee Ga.
A fragment notes a statement on death by poison versus refusal to cure female troubles with Simmons Squaw Wine Wine or Tablets. It references self harm and medical quackery without explicit details, prompting concern over censorship and moral judgments in historical discourse.
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