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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
9
A reflective piece urges educators to accept relentless effort over recognition. It counsels steadfast service, inner reward, and a vision of national progress through guiding young minds, despite neglect or harsh backdrops. The prose compares teaching to bricklaying, emphasizing invisible, lasting impact.
A fire at the editor S R Fields dwelling in Unadilla destroyed the home he left at 1 AM after boarding a southbound train. Fire wiped out piano library and most furniture. insurance covered about half. The house belonged to Jno Crumpler and carried 300 dollars of coverage. Also notes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from W H Norton of Sutter Creek Cal, sold by Dr J Stovall.
Mrs GO. V. Megan hosted a birthday year party for Sunday school members at Lashley residence. Attendees paid one penny per year of age to fund carpet for the Baptist church. A bucket of gifts delighted all at 10:30 pm, totaling 87.35 dollars in proceeds amid praise for hosts including Miss Nixie and Mrs C. Y. Morgan.
Officials discuss 1898 school plans after legislative adjournment while Cordele High School shows strong attendance and up to date methods. Teachers report delays in warrant payments, urging prompt monthly pay. ad promotes Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm for kidney issues.
Landowners within five miles of the Cordelo to Unadilla railroad are urged to consult the message issuer about potential sale arrangements. A San Marco hotel in St. Augustine Florida was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, with estimated losses around 250000 and less than 50000 insured. Citizens offer a 500 reward for incendiary capture.
Advice urges giving weak children a fattening food for two to three months in autumn to guard against cold. The note emphasizes nutritional support for vulnerable youngsters.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda as a winter food tonic. It claims children and adults gain strength and grow, recommending a fall course for those not very strong and urging asking a doctor about the product.
A local tale from Ayroniville reports a hawk attacking a large snake on a road. The hawk died after the struggle, and bystander witnesses corroborate the event.
Notice warns of a change in the firm Mayer Wills Co and that all notes, accounts, or other debts unpaid by December will be placed with attorneys for collection. The firm urges debtors to settle promptly to avoid legal action and a final closure of current collections by December.
J A Johnson of Lynn Illinois credits Chamberlains cough remedy with saving his three year old son's life during a severe croup attack. Johnson a druggist in a Johnson Bros firm notes it is the best selling cough medicine they handle and praises its cures. Sold by Dr G T Stovall.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Jno C Eads and Co with unclear amounts and values. No clear event, date, or place to establish a full card.
Bank of Vienna in Vienna Georgia presents its October 30 1897 financial condition report. W H Hamilton cashier swears the statement is true and that since the last return the bank has not evaded any legal obligation. J B Warrrigan N P D C Ga and W Hannon Cashier certify the oath dated November 8 1897.
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