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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
4
City editor notes Russia transfers money from Paris to London and remarks on finance. A stock law registration reminder urges 7th District voters to register in December. Marriage license costs cited, with note on possible cheaper cancellation via Richmond Times.
A House representative praises Hon. D. W. Harvard while noting scant praise from others. Lieut. Hobson laments the loss of the Teresa in a storm, with slim hopes for saving Viscaya, Colon, and Mercedes. Justice Harlan amid golf jokes explains his morning routine as a hobby.
The Vanderbilt clan path to unity broadens as Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr. forgives his eldest son Cornelius for marrying Richard T. Wilson’s daughter. A new grandson named Cornelius III prompts the grandfather to plan a personal interview with the daughter-in-law, aiming to reintegrate her into the family.
A one day cure claims to heal the most stubborn fever case in four hours. The tonic from Johnson promises rapid relief and rapid recovery for fever symptoms.
Georgia reports 7 433 common schools and 446 local system schools with 8 306 and 1 119 teachers respectively and nearly 500 000 pupils. Governor Candler vows no civil appointments beyond terms expiring after January 1 until December ends, while a couplet of dialogue follows about an umbrella and a quarrel.
The man who first raised the American flag in Cuba is identified as Ensign Arthur L. Williard. He was officially named firesman to raise the stars and stripes on Cuban soil during the bombardment of Cardenas while the Machias shelled the Diana Bay batteries. After the Spaniards fled, Williard with an armed boat crew hoisted the flag.
The Cordele Hornet condemns railroad influence in a local race. It argues that Governor Candler is unjustly labeled a railroad candidate and opposes corporate interference in the contest. It defends Mr. Hill’s legal actions against railroads as normal for his clients.
Tax collection to occur in multiple locations with a single round due to registration. Books close December 19 and final notices issued December 20 for delinquents, with levies to follow as the officer departs January 1. Schedule lists dates and towns across districts.
A customer named Henperson Darn from Carmillinois touts Mother's Friend claiming it eased his wife’s labor after using four bottles. The ad promotes the product at $1.00 through Druggists or by mail from The Headfield Regulator Co. Atlants, Go, with testimonials and free information for expectant mothers.
An editor laments the endless criticisms from all sides as readers attack jokes, original articles, reprints, and staff conduct. He notes the double standards in praise and blame for words about men and women, appearance, and social actions.
A dated ad touts Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic claiming it cures the most stubborn fever in one day. The page also includes a quirky exchange about age between a landlady and an old boarder reflecting light local humor.
A humorous exchange from Puck notes a meter asking for a ticket to a church entertainment to cover last week's expenses. The aphorism adds that a man with wrong notions is hard to steer onto the right path, like a runaway horse.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great Spurt AMERICAN Curr. It relieves pain and backache promptly and eases water retention. Quick relief and cure claimed. Sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall, Druggist Vienna Ga.
An advertisement urges parents to keep One Minute Cough Cure on hand to protect children from croup emergencies. It cites Dr. C T Stovall and appeals to household safety.
An attorney announces office hours and location in Vienna with prompt attention to all business. The notice lists the office over the Racket Store and invites clients to seek legal services.
T F Bivins offers obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women with special attention. All calls promptly answered day or night. Office over J J Coopers store, Vienna. Office phone 18, residence phone 25.
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