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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
2
A jumble of social advice and curiosities from Vienna Progress H. D. Smith notes old women as bridesmaids in China and urges airing lungs, courtesy, and restraint. It cites Empress Haruko of Japan, lavender in a bowl, and a widower’s rush to hire help, with assorted witticisms and trivia about schools, oil, and pianos.
The Macon fair opens October 10 with Forepauga and Sells Bros circus plus forty one amusements. A balloon ascent with fireworks and parachute drops, live animals, confetti showers, and a park lined with clean amusements are promised. No gambling per fair rules. Agricultural displays and a swift horse track feature as the seventh cavalry band is ordered from Washington.
The article touts Byrne shorthand as vastly easier to learn and read, citing students who reached 150 to 225 words per minute in four to eight weeks. It praises legibility and heavy work ability, noting the Atlanta Commercial College offers free information and holds teaching rights in the southeastern states.
Public health notice describes Osteopathy as a distinct medical method offering examinations and explanations in plain language. Dr. J. W. Elliott promises permanent, natural cures for all diseases, with a focus on women’s health and free consultations in the afternoons at Captain Sam Carnes residence.
For sale lots of land in Dooly Tate Irwin Worth and Berrien counties listed by J N Colleer & Co Trfton ta. The notice enumerates numerous lot numbers across 18th and 14th districts and invites written inquiries for terms.
Georgia offers higher education to sons at the oldest state university in America. The institution provides board, room, fees, books and other expenses for about 125 dollars yearly, with courses in Agriculture Law Pharmacy Medicine Teaching Sciences and Engineering. Chancellor W B Higl invites readers to send for the illustrated handbook.
Advertisement solicits agents and clerks to sell a novelty item, promising a hearty laugh for 50 cents and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Circular mentions Dr White Electric Comb Co of Decatur illinois, offering commissions and sales presence for those who deal in goods for a living.
The Atlanta Journal offers extensive daily presidential campaign coverage with low rates and a special cam paign offer for Daily and Sunday editions. Subscriptions include mail delivery and carrier options in towns and cities, with commissions for agents and circulation details available from the Journal building in Atlanta.
Lamar Gray of Macon Georgia advertises funeral goods with delivery by the next train. Coffins from three dollars upwards and assorted outfits available with payment of any desired amount.
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