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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
4
The Progress lists editors and office details for Vienna Georgia. It states six months and three months subscriptions, advertising rates on request, and that obituaries over twenty five lines cost six cents per line beyond the free limit. It notes responsibility limits and asks correspondents to sign with real names.
Montezuma Record argues for broad, popular elections for state offices including railroad commissioners. The writer contrasts voter competence with selecting judges and contends the public should decide all offices from constable to U S Senator. A reader approves, saying the people will keep pressing for elected officials.
A Plain Truth urges witness by conduct over speech and calls for radical ballot reform. Richland Banner editor A J Tison is praised. Rochelle New Era backs judicial primaries. Admiral Dewey and Mrs Hazen wed at St Paul rectory. Valdosta Exposition features Civil War era writing paper with lines urging soldiers to stand by their cannon and trust in Davis.
The piece cites Henry Havemeyer on trusts and political fate, warning that radical reform is needed or disaster looms. It argues that if Bryan loses or trusts resist, America may face revolution or socialism within four years. It also includes praise for Governor Candler and a medicine advertisement from Dr. Simmons.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for aid during illness and death of our dear son and brother. Special gratitude to Dr. W B Watts for constant care. May Gods blessings rest upon them all. Mr. and Mrs. J M Dickson and children.
Strouse and Brox advertise new clothing lot at J T Westbrook's Cordele Georgia with guarantees on quality and fit. Also promoted is Simmons Squaw Wine tablets as a cure for leucorrhea ovarian disorders and falling of the womb. Dr T Stovall J F Calhoun and Co offer men’s dress shirts and under shirts.
The item promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a brain and body booster claiming health improves willpower and energy. It also advertises J T Westbrook s clothing line in Cordele and Dr Tichenor s Antiseptic for hoarseness with prices and store mentions.
A series of tax collection days are listed for State and county taxes in 1899. Locations include Zour Byromville Unadilla Diet Pinelinret Drayton Coney Arabi and Vienna with multiple dates in October November and December. The notice closes on December 19th per law and is signed Fe J Lewis T D.C.
Last Notice warns all parties indebted to the writer by note account or execution to settle early. W. HA Wiirr.e signs to announce the business will pass to Col. M A Fleming for final settlement in Vienna.
The note touts August Flower as the top selling remedy for indigestion and biliousness in the civilized world. It claims doctors were scarce and lists conditions like appendicitis and nervous prostration as common, urging a few doses to calm fears. A sample bottle is offered at Dr. C T Stovall's Drug Store.
A dealer urges cash buyers to avoid credit and pay 76 percent on select goods. He invites readers to drive to the Vienna depot, place their horse in a stable, and see what he can offer for cash, promising prosperity through immediate purchase.
For Sale or Rent in Vienna Georgia a four room house on a four acre lot with garden cow barn artesian water and seed cane patch. Cash sale or favorable terms. Also a cheap piano for children. Contact Mrs L E Ridenhour or James R Kelly Vienna Ga. For cuts and first aid Dr Tichenor Antiseptic 50c a bottle stops bleeding relieves suffering heals like magic.
Money promptly obtained for loans on improved farm lands in Dooly county. Five year term, payable in installments. Rates 7 or 8 percent depending on loan amount. J. H. Woopwarp & Son, Lawyers, Vienna, Ga.
Local listing shows Jordan Bros. offering Heinz olives and a range of condiments including Sweet Midgets Celery sauce Chowchow Salad Dressing Worcester sauce Chili sauce Pickles bottled and in kegs Jellies Apple Butter Preserves and more.
English Spavin Liniment claims to remove lumps blemishes and ailments from horses with one bottle saving 650. Sold by Dr CT Stovall Vienna GA. Carnival preparations push selling suits from J T Westbrook Cordele GA Mr T Williams Senoia GA. A consumer endorses Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine over Zelin's Regulator for biliousness indigestion and sick headache.
Cordele business promotes J T Westbrook offering fine wool suits Knox hats and Hess Brothers shoes. Advertisement highlights Dr Simmons Liver Medicine and urges shoppers to visit Cordele Georgia store for latest fashions and footwear.
The Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promises relief in 1 to 3 days. It claims to remove the cause and the disease rapidly with the first dose providing great benefit. Sold by Dr. C T Stovall, Vienna, Georgia.
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