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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
4
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A collage of political commentary from Georgia sources praises Atkinson and condemns rivals in the governor race. The pieces discuss populist, prohibition, and Black voters’ stances, recount speeches by local figures, and reference historical capitol moves, urging a large Democratic majority and defending Atkinson’s record.
A local seller reports a modest upswing in demand with a planned 84 piece crockery set offered next week at 13.39 dollars. The owner notes minimal profit yet sees activity improving over previous slow periods.
A note on shoe store pricing stating prices are wrong to gain volume. Stores claim lower prices than fair value to boost sales, hoping total profit remains similar through higher volume.
Plain words announce a clothing sale featuring Roman Fancies Calico at 5760 yards and Our Own Blea 999. Listings include School Boy 280 and Pilot Cassimere 1 Fancy Plaids 876. Shoppers urged to visit for cuts, colors, and weaves.
The piece notes a statewide political muddle in Georgia as Watson abandons the local campaign amid tensions over Wright’s nomination and Prohibition gains. Sam Jones clashes with Bishop Haygood and Dr. Candler over Methodist Conference candidacy, a rift that hurts the Bush Bill and Bryan opposition plans.
A rebuttal arguing Georgians resist autocratic control by leaders like Mr Jones and questioning Chairman Clay’s promises. The piece compares equivalents to Clevelandiem Watson Tillman and the Czar, insisting Georgians are free and not ruled by one man. It recalls a courtroom quip about a lopsided jaw as comic relief.
A Georgia Populist leader, Sam Jones, attacks the Democratic Party and Chairman Clay over alleged unfair elections. He demands fair polls, cites supposed excess Populist votes, and accuses critics of Clevelandism and gold-bug politics while urging accountability in district Tenth and election boards.
Consequence of the general election in this state on the 7th of October this association will convene at Vienna on Thursday October 8th instead of Wednesday the 7th. We hope all the churches will take notice and send up a full delegate Thursday and that we will have all our denominational interest represented by able brethren. J. J. Hyaan, Chair Ex. Com. Arabi, Ga. Sept 11th, 1896.
The Houston High School in Arabi offers low rates with tuition per month in advance 1.25. Music 8.00 and art 38.00. Dormitory board about 5.00 monthly, private family board 8.00. Fall term starts Aug. 31 and spring term Jan. 4. Catalogue from J. E. Powell.
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