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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows an official organ notice mentioning Vienna and county town authorities with a price indication of one dollar and an association editor title.
General M C Butler writes on the race question urging the United States to provide a home for the Negro in Central or South America or elsewhere where emancipation and citizenship can be achieved. He contends color and servitude history block full rights and notes prejudice exists across races.
The text invites a public answer on organizing a Farmers Institute in Dooly County and asks Jordan, the state organizer, to come and lead. It asserts that progress lies in organization and that an institute would benefit farmers, while also mentioning J Pierpont Morgan’s Washington visit and speculation about money needed to influence Ohio politics.
A lengthy critique urges parents to place children with qualified educators, avoid underprepared schools, and ensure disciplined, well-ventilated, respectful classrooms. It argues education grows slowly like a cornstalk and warns against lax attendance, poor surroundings, and seeking outcomes without effort. It ends urging prudent, steady investment in reliable teachers and environments.
A Macon Georgia druggist reports selling a large quantity of Mother’s Friend and says he has never seen it fail to produce the claimed benefits. He asserts all women agree it makes labor shorter and less painful.
An advertisement touts Mother’s Friend as a safe early pregnancy aid and labor aid. It claims reduced morning sickness and nervousness, relaxed muscles, and quicker recovery, with a note on dangers from swelling breasts being eliminated. Sold by The Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for $1 per bottle.
Georgia notice records Henry Payne Adin land administrator applications to sell lands of G I Lasseter with hearing set for the first Monday in October 1889. The document cites official action and signing details by the court and administrator.
The firm of Smith and Baker at Cordele and Vienna Ga dissolves by mutual consent. Accounts at Vienna will be collected by W A Baker and at Cordele by J K Smith. Both continue businesses under the same names at their respective locations.
An old advertisement extols Dr King s New Life Pills as boosting brain and body power. It cites Bismarck s iron nerve as a result of excellent health and claims the pills improve digestion and energy. Available for 25 cents at Dr C T Stovall s drug store.
A compact directory listing attorneys, lawyers, doctors, dentists, and a pharmacist in Vienna Georgia with offices, practice areas, and contact details. It notes law offices near court houses on Union Street and at other local sites, plus physicians offering 24 hour service and obstetric care.
The notice extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble bladder issues and Bright s disease claiming it cures a three stage progression. It offers a free sample bottle and information by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Bing hampton NY and notes local advertisement in Vienna Progress. It also includes a probate notice in Georgia and a medical product endorsement from Hiram GA merchants.
Report filed to allot twelve months support to Mrs Maggie Powell widow of Samuel Powell deceased and her two minor children from the estate. Court to pass on the report on the first Monday in October. Official signature J D Hargrove. September 1899.
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