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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
2
Community update from Pinehurst and Vienna era: cotton nearly sold, crops improving, and a large Thanksgiving emphasis. Farmers plan November onion planting and November crops, Barfield & Horne advertise farm supplies and real estate, while several weddings and a school fund drive are noted. Local merchants tout goods, lumber and footwear as the town markets evolve.
Ells Slade, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Walliams, born Sept. 7, 1879, died Oct. 19. She married Eula Slade on December 26, 1900 and lived a devout Christian life. She was known as a sunshine maker and beloved by all who knew her.
Capt. W. B. Kendrick of the University Publishing Company attends the county school board meeting to push contracts for first readers. Longtime educator and book expert, Kendrick is described as tireless, well informed, and influential in education circles. His army friends note he remains vigorous and active at two hundred fifty pounds.
The article traces a history of agricultural booms from watermelons to peaches and now pecans. It warns that nurseries push costly trees while suggesting farmers plant pecans from seed as a cheap, home grown nursery, predicting a profitable payout when trees bear in about ten years. It cites Southern Pecan and Seed Company, Savannah, Ga, offering large lots at low prices and proposes rows three feet apart and six inches apart for quick germination.
The article argues planting pecan trees and other fruit trees on suitable land as a prudent long term investment. It notes costs, care, and the wait for fruit, citing a case near Vienna where only half the trees succeeded and a replant next spring. It highlights Japan chestnut, English walnut, Permian walnut, and winter apples as profitable options.
The Vienna race shifts as Elder P G McDonald withdraws leaving Dr Ji M Whitehead the expected mayoral candidate. Whitehead, a seasoned entrepreneur and dentist based in the town for ten years, faces likely little opposition and would work with a strong, capable aldermen board.
J. M. Whitehead announces candidacy for mayor of Vienna city, subject to the primary, appealing to a goodly number of citizens to support the campaign.
The entry records registration activity by Misses Anne Morgan and Eula Fuqua and mentions Miss Lula Walters visiting Albany. It notes a sugar cane brought in by M. Smith reaching eight feet and cites W. Sh. day prospecting with Vienne in potential danger and Summers Smith clerking for Cuy Millinery and Dry Goods.
Closing out sale begins in November and continues through November and December. A small amount of merchandise above coal will be sold. All new goods are from factories this season. The seller aims to close out for a change in ownership. Bargain offers and specials are advertised.
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