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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
3
A chatty scene in Albany centers on a man with a double chin and rumors of moving west after a curious speech about a sponge that absorbs. The talk touches diplomacy, money, and local business worries as residents speculate about leaving town.
A visitor recalls subaquatic Bahamas wonders near Nassau where a Lake of Fire glows phosphorescent blue as divers swim. The account shifts to Georgia in 1812 1816 legends of a tall bluish hairy monster with a human face and enormous ears seen around Rabun County.
An old-fashioned tip explains how to make a mirror flatter the wearer. Wrap the glass in white gauze, gathered at the top, softening the complexion, hair color, and expression, so the reflection appears more harmonious and truthful.
A Methodist critic asked at an open meeting if the bishop rode to the conference in a Pullman car. The bishop answered yes, remarking there is no easier way.
The Brooklyn Life notes a figure of about 26 dollars per person in circulation nationwide. It adds that the estimate was made before Christmas, reflecting a lower current money supply than later reports.
Old stock auction style sale of goods formerly owned by D. K. Smith valued at about 5000 dollars. Items include plain white cups and saucers 18 cents, men's shoes down to 160, boy’s shoes to 80 cents, straw hats 70 cents, decorated plates 40 to 66 cents, pans and dippers 7 1/2 cents.
Reading from an old press piece, the discussion centers on Judson the census enumerator. Critics allege he set his own terms in reporting Widow Timberlake’s age in official papers. The quote questions his work ethic and accuracy.
A Chicago Record item quotes a remark about encouraging a young man to gain confidence and notes a strained exchange. The dialogue suggests escalating tensions as the subject has refused to communicate, highlighting personal friction within a social or public setting.
A Detroit Free Press item presents a humorous exchange where a practical girl asks about keeping the oil can filled and a counterparts reply promises lamplight. The brief dialogue highlights domestic life humor from the era.
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