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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
4
The passage argues that moving away from gold could profit holders, noting risks of maintaining the standard and storage costs. It predicts hoarded gold moving to banks or the treasury after a pro gold standard vote, with a $200,000,000 reserve and no silver migration, boosting confidence and investments and injecting life into many business sectors.
A fragmentary, satirical column notes figures like Hon Steve Clayie U and Maj McKinley amid elections and cabinet talk. It mentions Sam Jones’s single senate vote on the sixteenth ballot, a Paris Texas double wedding of widowers and 15 year old brides, and a DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advert claim for piles.
The Savannah News notes a rapid hoarding of gold in New York before the election with an estimated 100 million held by Wall Street outside banks. Over two weeks before November 3 there was steady withdrawal from the sub treasury into private boxes and safety deposit vaults. Since August Europe shipped 75 million in gold to the country, with most going to private owners after bank allocations.
A blunt advertisement claims absolute purity and reliability for a cough remedy. It asserts effectiveness against colds, croup and lung troubles, touting child friendliness and easy administration as reasons it helps children.
Advertises farms for sale near Vienna and Bay Point in Dooly County. Describes 2024 acre residence and farm two miles from Vienna with 11 room dwelling, buildings, 125 acres cleared, good water and orchards. plus a 2000 acre farm near Bay Point with about 1000 acres cleared. seeks a good white manion farm. Contact Vienna for details.
A playful school themed ad touts clothing bargains for 30 days. Suits priced from 12.50 to 15.00 drop to 10.00, 9.00 suits for 3.75, boys knee pants 0.94 to 2.50, with a humorous guarantee on fit and fit-related remarks.
Local store promotes footwear with affordable prices and comfort, boasts new mismatched feet shoes and a full line of dress goods and hats. It touts a large shirt selection from 1896 production, groceries, and a painless budget approach, inviting customers to visit for low prices.
General McClellan recalls meeting Major Lee during the Mexican War when an angry rebuke at Scott’s staff led to a quick, courteous reconciliation. Lee apologized in person, expressed regret for his harsh tone, and rode away, leaving McClellan admiring a superior officer who repaired an error with generosity.
Geo W Wooten announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated August 18 1894.
Vienna Ga resident Calla offers 24 hour availability with telephone for home and office use. Office is at the South side public park. Residence listed with Judge A V Whipple.
Dr T F Bivins physician and surgeon in Vienna Ga offers obstetrics and diseases of women with special attention. All calls promptly answered day or night. Office over W A Baker & Co Store, office phone 18, residence 25.
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