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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
3
The notice highlights bargains on D DIMITIES ER BATISTE and other fabrics priced as low as 8 and 20 cents per yard. It mentions assorted dry goods, groceries, and furniture suppliers, local travel and social notes, and community events including measles, county politics, and public library plans. This mixed collage reflects late 19th century town life with vendors, residents, and local commerce.
The Donalsonville Methodist church hosted a Tuesday night program featuring tableaux pantomimes and recitations, highlighted by Tennyson’s Dream of Fair Women. Nearly all performers were female with one man, netting $44 in proceeds and praise for Miss Bivings and Miss Wooten.
Levelheaded Democrats of Decatur County urge a free open primary to let registered voters choose governors, state officers, and delegates. They argue a primary ensures harmony, direct appeals to voters, and unity after the decision, warning lukewarm support harms the party.
From Romance Georgia dated March 14 1896 the Ephor Democrat notes the spring mood as farmers prepare to vote for B B Bower of Bainbridge for Congress. Glover and Denver Shores nephews of Isaac Shores are jailed in Thomasville after a Cairo theft attempt of 40 pounds of nails following a Friday night party at J T Gainey residence.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to H. B. Ehrlich & Co. and to patrons in Decatur and surrounding Georgia counties for 15 years of support, noting plans to continue goodwill at Belcher Bros. in Quincy Florida. Also includes editorial comments from the Valdosta Times about county committees and state control, plus praise for P. P. P. blood purifier and local ads for bacon and seeds.
During the Exposition period many will travel to Atlanta and face expenses. Savings can be found at J. P. Stevens & Bro., 47 Whitehall St., where watches, diamonds, silver goods and more are offered at prices lower than elsewhere. Their reputation for fair dealing and pure goods is noted.
A fragmentary line notes growth as a rationale for activity, suggesting a business purpose. The text hints at corporate or economic justification but lacks full context or clear details.
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