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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
5
The ad promotes groceries and produce with emphasis on reasonable pricing and placing value over cash sales. It claims to offer high quality goods at close to cost and promises a complete stock to meet bills.
The store touts low prices aligned with wages and firm product costs in a bold appeal to shoppers in Barnesville. It boasts a stock three times larger than at opening and promises prices lower than ever, claiming no hypocrisy or wasteful spending.
Miss Minnie McMilchnet heads this department after training at a top southern millinery salon. Endorsed by leading Atlanta milliners, she offers latest shapes tips plumes ribbons and trims at prices from 16c to 7.75 for hats including straw sailors felt hats and velvet hats.
An old classified snippet lists fabrics including Gibralt cloth, outing channels, Henricas in various colors, plain and fancy weft fabrics, and worsted materials. Prices range from 7 to 52 cents per piece with assortments in tan and green.
A catalog of shoe prices shows Ladies Dress Shoe 75c, A better Shoe 99c, Splendid Dress Shoe 1.25, Cloth Top Shoe 1.49, Men's Broga 89c, Heavier Brogan 99c, Men's Dress Shoes 1.25 to 3.25, Childrens Shoes 25c to 1.25, indicating a wide range of affordable footwear.
Col J J Rogers studied business in Atlanta on Tuesday. Mrs Dr Cotter returned to Atlanta Monday after days at home. Mrs L E Veal went to Griffin yesterday for the funeral of her stepfather Rev E Z F Golden editor of the Baptist Mirror was in the city this week on business. Miss Lily Milner left Tuesday for New Castle Ala to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Julius W Gresham of Griffin were in the city this week as guests of Mr and Mrs Jackson G Smith. Dr A G Harp went to Macon yesterday to serve as a juror in the United States court. Rev W M Hunter returned Monday from Forsyth after preaching Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
Christmas will bring cheer as residents urged to enjoy the season. Alderman David L. Anderson visited Eatonton relatives. George Crowder of Atlanta called on E. T. Crowder's family. Dr. W. A. Wheat and prominent locals shopped here. Misses Josie Lovelace Emma Scott visited Atlanta. W. E. Middlebrooks plans to return near Barnesville. Robert O. Lee promotes the American Guild in the city. De Witt's Little Early Risers advertised as a cure for constipation and related ailments.
Real estate notice offering a convenient dwelling on Thomas ton street. It lists electric lights and water works and directs inquiries to R. G. Matthews for particulars.
A historical advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores ulcers and various skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a 25 cent price per box sold by W. A. Wright.
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made. Cheapest money on the market. Apply to J J Garland at The Rock Georgia for financing.
Tuesday afternoon a negro house on the J. C. Porch farm near Barnesville burned, killing three small children left alone inside. Fire origin is unknown and the victims could hardly be identified after the blaze.
Soothing healing cleansing salve marketed as the implacable remedy for sores burns and wounds. Claims include reliably curing piles and other ailments with advertised effectiveness. W A Waite appears as the promoter in the text.
The Daughters of the Confederacy invite members to a Friday meeting at Gordon Institute on December 2 at 3 o'clock. Topics cover Georgia history including 1812 governors and wartime prep, Florida troubles, Creek uprising, Fort Mims, General Floyd’s expedition, and the 1814 governor election.
The piece argues that true attractiveness stems from womanliness and health, linking physical vigor to maternity duties. It notes some have constitutional weakness and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure, offering a 1008 page medical adviser in exchange for stamps.
The store opened on Tuesday to a steady flow of visitors who viewed a fine range of jewelry from diamonds to lesser pieces. Many guessed the eight day clock's running time, with results to be announced soon. The shop is praised as a credit to Barnesville.
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