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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1893
Page
2
A compact collection of 19th century editorials and quotes from The Vienna Progress and related papers. It surveys money, currency, taxation, and political issues, citing Sherman silver repeal debates and calls for financial clarity, plus remarks on public conduct and local governance.
In a debate tone, the speaker cites Mr. Cleveland blaming the Sherman law for distress while others accuse a gold corner driving depreciation of silver and bonds. The text argues credit tightened, yet southern towns mobilized to move cotton, capitalists withhold funds, and telegraphs claim money is available. It ends with assertions that no bonds were issued and the Sherman law remains in force, asking where the cause lies.
A heated critique denounces immigration as a social and political danger. The piece argues mass arrivals threaten liberty, industry, and public virtue, blaming foreigners for crime and corruption while warning of dire consequences without restraining laws. It cites Irish and Swiss cases and portrays immigrants as a hostile influence on American life.
A Sumter County farmer writes to the Times-Recorder arguing that local overproduction is not in his area. He cites widespread buying of home-produced goods, wasteful practices, and contrasts with farmers who still grow and raise as in years past, noting politics and dogties as the only overproduced items.
An overheard Cordele discussion with a local lawyer argues against exploiting a town charter to sell whiskey in a prohibition county. It notes Dooly County has state prohibition and warns that local charters cannot override state law. The piece concludes residents must relocate or use illicit means to sell alcohol.
The Progress urged artesian wells in Vienna for health and waterworks funding. A vote favored bonds, but the panic halted sales and the well remains a future goal. Debates also touch school funding versus water sufficiency and land gifts for public use. notices include road orders and dissolutions in nearby counties.
A petition letter from The Alliance Cooperative Co of Unadilla Georgia seeks formal approval or action. The document appears as a brief official notice indicating organizational intent within the local community.
Petitioners seek incorporation of The Alliance Cooperative Company of Unadilla to operate a general merchandise business with principal office at Unadilla Georgia. Capital stock two thousand dollars, authority to raise to twenty thousand, annual stockholder meetings, board of directors, general manager, and standard corporate powers with liability limited to stock investment. Public notices of probate estate also listed.
E E Lindsey administratrix of James Lindsey deceased has applied to sell lands of the estate. The application will be heard on the first Monday in October next, September 4, 1893, before D Hargrove Ordinary. If you feel weak and worn out take Brown's Iron Bitters.
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