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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
2
The piece defends fair post election discourse in the Third district. It rebuts claims of paid editors supporting Judge Fort and counters attacks on 15 allied papers by a single foe paper, noting its own alignment with Lewis and urging candor and unity.
A merchant notes rivals replicate Hind and Churchwell ads but the public seeks guidance on where to buy. The piece argues shoppers follow the bandwagon to the best bargains, and newspapers increasingly direct the trade, with competition thriving as doors to information open.
The text hints at a Sunday or Monday moment when readers, influenced by sermons, might reconsider beliefs during an approaching solar eclipse. It evokes a urge toward religious revival and introspection among local readers.
The article notes a total eclipse visible Monday morning from 6 to 9 o'clock in Central Georgia with observers from around the world including Lick Observatory teams at Thomaston and Barnesville. Darkness spans 55 miles for 90 seconds, with near hour long dimming. sky will show sun partly through smoked glass to view the phenomenon.
Reports indicate Albany plans a new bank as a local economic development.
The Raines Gleaton case in the county's lower region illustrates the broader problems caused by a disobedient child and the strain it places on parents.
An advertisement notes a second hand lady's bicycle for sale. Hope Polhill defeats Bob Hodge by a small margin for solicitor of the Maco circuit, while Crawford county sheriff’s race result prompts a possible challenge affecting Polhill's nomination. A clash over mock marriages for fundraising pits The Atlanta Journal against Preacher Broughton. In Augusta race tensions rise as a streetcar incident ends in a lynching after a black man kills a white man who refused to yield a seat to a colored woman. Armed car patrols follow and mobs threaten conductors.
A compilation of political opinions touching on Neeley Roberta Utah resignations and seating, Clark’s resignation and reappointment, trusts and inflation, war expectations in Manila and South Africa, Teddy Roosevelt injunctions, per capita money circulation, Boer women potential impact, the Nicaraguan canal bill progress, Morgan’s push, and a suggestion to consider purchasing the Danish West Indies to resolve tensions with Kaiser-era diplomacy.
Farmers and ginners are urged to change gin boxes to 24 by 54 inches to secure a 25 cent per bale premium on cotton. For full particulars contact Jas T Stewart and Son in Savannah Georgia.
A girl struggles to grasp why her lover is loved by others while she cannot win his affection herself.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills quickly relieve headaches and nervous conditions. It promises pure blood and strengthened nerves, easy dosage, dry form, and a money back guarantee, sold by DriCk Stovall for 250.
The notice promotes a post election dry goods sale with bargains across calicoes lawns organ dies cotton ducks welts and other fabrics. It highlights cheap prices on notions pins needles tacks trimming braids lace edgings embroidery and various embellishments with numerous small items priced in cents.
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