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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
3
A Memphis analysis notes that marketing strategy will dictate cotton prices this year. With worldwide stocks slim and spinners eager, Americans have learned to hold for higher prices, while interior holders and factors debate timing and discounts as a 10,000,000 bale scenario looms.
The Telegraph notes fifty three hard wood varieties along the Ocmulgee swamps between Macon and Hawkinsville. It lists oaks for shipbuilding, beech for chairs, curly maple for fine furniture and car finishing, elm for hubs and hoops, yellow poplar for furniture, red and black cypress for shingles and posts, willow for baskets, magnolia for engraving, black walnut and cherry for furniture, and cataulpa for posts and decay-resistant caskets. describes usages and market notes such as eatin walnut exported at high value.
Miss Eula Fuqua returns home from visit to Mrs. C B Bowen. Ed Fisher joins Vienna Progress as a stick type operator. Editor Tilden Adkins of the Vienna Progress retires due to failing eyesight. John Stevens of the 14th district visits Cordele and proclaims himself a skilled bird catcher. Stevens, Gleaton, and Culpepper chase partridges with a flying catch described as no fish story.
Unadilla news reports the marriage of M. G. Barfield to Miss Carlisle in Vienna with a courthouse ceremony. The couple, accompanied by Miss Gussie Mason, traveled by train from Unadilla to wed and return, sparking local surprise and warm congratulations. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs Carlisle, is praised for charm and character. the groom is noted for business impact and integrity. The column closes with a plea for subscribers to settle accounts.
Franklin D. Roosevelt notes that he meant only the Kansas City convention delegates when using the term coward in reference to the Democrats. He asserts his remark targeted those delegates and not the entire party.
The Kentucky House of Representatives approved a resolution permitting members to wear shirt waists. It specifies outfits must not contain more than six colors of the rainbow and require no suspenders.
The Canton Advance notes how readers press editors to tackle grievances while avoiding personal responsibility. A critic asks for publishing a complaint without signing it, preferring an editorial stance. The piece argues many people push blame yet dodge accountability, while editors must decide what to print.
The Dublin Gourier Dispatch notes it is strange how printers are often the last to be paid while readers keep up with the paper. Those who grouse about content are usually the ones who avoid settling their bill. It urges timely payment to printers as you would with grocers or dry goods vendors, stressing the value received beyond others.
Ocilla Dispatch reports Dooly County taxable property up 143000 over last year. Clint Bush of Dooly judged insane. Fence or no fence debate stirs local minds. Smith and Adkins building a solid Vienna Progress. Subscribers’ dollars require many lines of type to chronicle. Devil shoe string touted as useful for bed bugs via boiling. A young woman advises scalding infestations to eradicate pests. No shortage of string in the area. tidbits suggest similar abundance of bugs.
In the Sunday issue dated the 26th ult the New York Herald shows a cartoon of three kings representing cotton wheat and coal. The piece argues the United States has long supplied Europe with cotton and wheat and predicts a near time when America may have to supply coal to power mills and bake bread for Europe.
A seasoned violin teacher seeks a few pupils in the area. The educator has taught for several years and is connected with the city’s leading female college. For information contact Mrs LA Gonenr.
Washington orders go from the postmaster general to post masters to stop funding campaigns. The four year cycle sees Republican bosses pressuring postmasters to contribute to keep their jobs. Also note: Groceries advertised at Jordan Bros. low down.
Russia negotiates a $150 million loan with United States insurance interests. If approved, much of the funds will likely be sent abroad only to return later, while Russia plans large beef purchases for its army and supplies for the Siberian railroad to bring Russian money into America.
J P Heard & Sons announces a new extensive assortment of Carmine Oaks... wait.
One of the finest lines of Indies and gent's shoes shown at Jordan Bros in Vienna promises quality and style for discerning customers.
Advertisement calls for several persons to represent the office in their counties. Pays yearly or weekly, with desirable employment and growth opportunities. References exchanged, self addressed stamped envelope requested to mail details to 8 A Paris, 20 Caxton Building Oluongo.
Pure vinegar for table and pickling arrives under the Monogram brand. High grade flavoring extracts include lemon vanilla pineapple strawberry and banana. Advertisers guarantee purity with a return guarantee if not OK at no cost.
W T Jay announces the nicest line of ice now in town at J IP Calhoun & Co. store. The statement highlights quality ice and invites customers to visit the shop for purchase.
Readers with eye strain or blurred print urged to visit the Progress office for an eye examination. The service costs only the stairs to the office, with affordable glasses and frames, plus Landline Eyebalm for 50 cents a bottle to treat common eye ailments.
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