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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
2
Last year the United States produced 150,000,000 net tons of soft coal and 46,800,000 tons of anthracite, marking the greatest output in history and positioning the U.S. as the second-largest coal producer globally.
The author laments Finland’s loss of autonomy, arguing it was inevitable after being torn from Sweden and given to Russia. They claim Finland’s higher civilization compared with Russia hastened its subjugation, turning a beautiful province into part of the mass.
The piece champions Columbia as a pretty simple name for the new cup defender Shamrock, praising a plain, sentimentful choice for a boat racing for the old cup. It extols a name that reflects plain people and a plain race for a historic prize.
Women afflicted with consumption hesitate to marry, extending or saving their lives. The most fatal ages are twenty five to thirty five, with twenty to twenty five next. Life insurers often withhold policies until after thirty five, deeming risk lower then. Knowledge is spreading, with power to abolish tuberculosis in its manifestations.
Bronson Kansas election ends without nominations and no ballots printed. Election officials seek legal guidance to determine if a lawful vote can occur. If mayor and officers cannot serve, Bronson risks two years without government.
A Evanaville official touts a reform approach: over 100 offenders persuaded yearly to renounce crime and join the church aided by a sympathetic judge. The office features an altar and a ban on swearing, reflecting a blend of church and law in pursuit of order.
A reflective piece on everyday kindness and shared burden. It argues that small acts of help and responsive words can ease suffering, with a warning that wealth without compassion can be life draining. The author stresses humane acts as vital to hope and joy.
Mrs Dyer frets over her neighbor Job Briggs digging a risky cistern on the line fence line while her husband Silas distrusts warnings. Johnny Dyer, curious and clever, helps avert disaster by dropping a barrel into the collapsing cistern, saving Briggs. The incident ushers in land deals and a new powered future, ending the feud as Briggs and Dyer children play together.
The piece argues that effective advertising treats life as a necessity, avoids airing rivals’ flaws in one’s space, and notes many ad creators chase clever writing over persuasive impact. It urges advertisers to define aims first and prepare copy thoughtfully rather than rushing ad copy at press time.
A Chicago drummer tours the country selling goods in his own private car arrayed as a Wagner coach office sleeping quarters baggage and a third car for dining and staff. He bears all expenses, noted as one of the Wests most successful traveling men.
The Georgia State Agricultural Society led by President J Pope Brown seeks uniform and final cotton classification across southern states. A convention in August is proposed with Stevens pushing interstate cooperation to close shipments at points of origin. Georgia leaders ready to lobby for a simultaneous law with other states.
The national Dewey home fund committee met in Washington and asked newspapers to open public subscriptions and forward proceeds to the treasury. Publishers should acknowledge receipts, keep subscriber records, and remit weekly or as desired. Treasurer Ellis H. Roberts will issue souvenir receipts and acknowledge all sums.
A Chicago dispatch reports the Associated Press elected officers for the ensuing year. Victor F. Lawson was named President, Stephen O Meara First Vice President of the Boston Journal, Harrison Gray Otis Second Vice President of the Los Angeles Times, Melville E Stone Secretary and General Manager, and Charles B Diehl Assistant Secretary and General Manager.
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