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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
A compact item notes Olitein Organ in Dooly County and the Town of Vienna. The reference lists these entities as geographic or organizational points, suggesting a historical or regional connection. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
A compilation of sensational claims and political polemics notes Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic promising fever cure in one day, interwoven with jabs at Candler for governor, Civil War recollections, Dewey references, and satirical lines from multiple newspapers and readers sentiments about Spain and Cuba.
Community letters speculate on Col. Taylor joining the war and mock a Cordele Herald editor over party loyalties. The piece blasts a local printer who uses outside work and jokes that outsiders should have obituaries printed elsewhere.
The quote reflects a harsh 19th century view of Spain, once dominant with vast territories, now reduced to islands and pennies. It condemns Spain as bankrupt in wealth and intellect, stuck in medieval superstition, clinging to bullfights and religious processions, irrelevant to modern progress.
Local column notes a carnival of community events. The piece mentions a 57th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Magon with about 200 attendees enjoying lemonade ice cream and a communal dinner. Sheriff candidate T. R. Smith attended and joked about being treated by guests.
A couple named Charlie Yawn and Lome Varnade eloped from the bride’s home and were married by Rev. J A Nelson on Sunday night. The brief notice notes the ceremony and the swift union.
A Blandon Pennsylvania reader Mr. Elmer E Baker praises Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup for cough cold and croup saying it is the best medicine and always on hand. The ad promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup at 25 cents nationwide.
The Town of Vienna opens its tax books for property returns with June 15 1898 as closing date. A guardian seeks an order to sell ward property Kibbee Dennis Spivey lots in Drayton Va to reinvest for better revenue. Also an ad promotes Dr MacLean’s Cordial and Blood Purifier sold by Dr C T Stovall.
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad authorities improve Beech Haven with a large lake for swimming and boating a pond for alligators a grand fountain new tables rustic benches and extensive fixing up to beautify the grounds. Sunday schools and picnic parties should consider this appealing site for this year. C T Stovall offers Cuban Relief cures neuralgia toothache Bour St Bour Price 26 cents.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Cure. Quick relief and cure claimed for both men and women with immediate relief from water retention. Sold by Dr. C T Stovall Druggist Vienna Ga.
An advertisement describes female disorders and urges Bradfield's Female Regulator as a standard remedy. It claims to strengthen exhausted nature, relieve headaches and back pain, and restore health, noting physicians endorse the product and it has been in use for over 25 years. The firm promotes mail order and one dollar bottles from Atlanta, Georgia.
P. Jones of Milesburg, Penn., reports forty years of use with satisfaction as a laxative. Dr. C T Stovall notes the product’s effectiveness.
A wartime style blurb claims bad complexion stems from a disordered liver and promotes Dr H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as superior to creams. It touts a rosy skin result, relief of bad breath, yellowing skin, wind in the stomach, and a dull bilious feeling, priced at 100 dollars per bottle and sold by Dr C T Stovall.
The cuban question and political issues fade as a man troubled by piles seeks relief. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is claimed to cure piles, offered by Dr. C T Stovall.
Money to loan on improved farm funds in Dooly County at a low interest rate. Funds available in ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. W. Harvard Vienna Ga or J. W. Haygood Montezuma Ga. Also a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure from LM Kennon Odell Ga and Dr C T Stovall.
John H Woodward & Son announce arrangements with New York brokers to place loans secured by a first mortgage on improved Dooly county farm lands for five years at 8 percent interest. Brokerage and title abstract charges are borne by the borrower.
Georgia Southern Railroad authorities plan to buy land beside the Suwanee river at White Spring Florida to develop modern picnic and camp meeting facilities. They will offer attractive rates for both white and colored picnic parties. Address G A Macdonald Macon Ga.
The text describes using a 24 hour urine sediment test to diagnose kidney issues and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims benefits for kidneys liver bladder and urinary passages and offers samples and pamphlets by mail with stamps. It notes prices of fifty cents and one dollar and directs readers to send a request to Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY.
A batch of announcements from Cordele dated March 15 1898 shows residents of Dooly County entering the Democratic primary for several offices. J M Busnes J W Hagward J OC Tracy and others seek Representative posts, while D A Taylor J R Kelly TJ A Broxton Frank J Lewis and J W Bivins announce runs for Treasurer Tax Collector and related county roles.
A candidate announces his run for Tax Collector pending the democratic primary. J. M. Davis asks for votes while recalling his Civil War service as a wounded Confederate soldier at Gettysburg and Appomattox and pledges faithful service if elected.
A candidate statement from RicHarp A Murray running for county surveyor under democratic nomination. He pledges to discharge the duties to the best of his ability if elected and signs the brief notice.
Sam Powell letters voters declaring candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court of the county under the Democratic nomination. He thanks supporters for past help and solicits continued support.
A collection of pledge statements from multiple candidates running for tax receiver and sheriff in Dooly county under the Democratic banner. The letters promise faithful service, ask for support, reference prior service and resignations, and commit to unbiased postnomination conduct if defeated.
Unadilla Ga March 26 1898 appearance of a coroner candidate urged Democratic voters to support Spite ShaMOVElY Bupport permanent will appreciate same signing as Barlow and others in Unadilla Georgia urging voter backing for coroner nomination.
Tam offers to arrange a loan against life policies from New York Life Equitable Life and Mutual Life. Provide your policy number to receive rate quotes and loan terms.
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