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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
4
The president’s message to the Fifty-sixth Congress reviews the Spanish-American War, outlines casualties by branch, notes no loss of ships or captures besides the Merrimac crew, and expresses gratitude and reverent hope for divine guidance in peace and prosperity.
Miss Orianna Belle Murphey’s travel piece to Mexico is postponed due to local matters. Next week the Gazette will publish the article. The note mentions 30 000 to 40 000 more volunteers to be mustered out amid other regional struggles. A New York fire of one million dollars is cited. Suffering is noted in Meansville and Culloden.
The piece proclaims peace after Spain yields and predicts American dominance in territories like Cuba and the Philippines if Congress does not restrain. It questions the motive of seizing more from Spain, laments greed, and expresses relief that the nation is at peace with all nations.
An old medical ad argues catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous targeted remedy, asserts medical backing, and notes testimonials, Toledo supplier, and a 75 cent price.
The Women's Club appeals for cooperation to establish a library for Gordon Institute. They request all books from homes or private libraries belonging to the Institute be located and brought to the Institute promptly.
An eyewitness account describes a Macon prohibition election last week as unforgettable with heated clashes over liquor and a strong showing by women voters. The piece praises the three hundred women at the polls singing and praying and argues their actions influence men, ending with a poem praising women's sphere.
A prohibition vote occurred in Thomas, Brooks and Colquit counties. Thomas and Brooks went dry by large margins while Colquit county stayed wet by 35 majority, though the result is contested. The paper notes a statewide movement toward prohibition.
Building Despite the cry of hard times the people of Barnesville press on with homes under construction and more to begin after Christmas. The article notes residences rising on the town’s streets and urges the good work to continue.
A terse remark highlights a culture of diligence and ambition, stressing that effort determines standing. It frames hustle as essential for success amid contemporary pressures.
Bowman Georgia resident H A Pass writes of a delicate child cured by Pitt's Carminative after months of sleepless worry. He asserts the medicine acts promptly, provides lasting relief, and is pleasant for children without need for coaxing.
Due to officer absence for U S volunteer service the governor orders a militia reorganization. The Barnesville Blues remain intact as Capt Howard, their only in service officer, has mustered out and will command at home. Many former Blues rejoin, restoring the company in state organization.
A market man displays a sausage grinder powered by a horse that treads on a roller to operate. The horse is trained to move in place, hindering a rider who tried to take his date to a party, causing the buggy to back into a ditch. The tale ends with a caution to avoid such a contraption for outings.
The legislature should have witnessed the Macon prohibition election last week to fully grasp the need for Senator Redding's reform, where ignorance counted against intelligence and debauchery against virtue.
Bibb county votes against prohibition while several other counties approve. Temperance banner appears set to victory as Atlanta prepares for a grand jubilee and aims to stage a remarkable show.
A local report notes many hogs were killed in Barnesville during the past week. Dr. W. A. Wright killed 2 hogs for 759 pounds net. Mr. A. J. Mills killed one 13 months old, 380 pounds net, yielding 20 gallons of lard with joints kept.
Rev. W. M. Hunter came back to Barnesville Tuesday after filling his Thomaston appointment Sunday. Mr. Chas. A. Hunt returned Sunday from a five week road trip. Miss Annie Pound is at home for the holidays after teaching at Molena, Georgia.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and offers boxes at 25 cents through W. A. Wright.
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made with the cheapest money on the market. Apply to J J Garland at The Rock in Rockdale County Georgia for favorable terms and rates.
The speaker notes Culloden and Meansville have faced repeated blazes in recent years. He urges residents to count their blessings rather than dwell on misfortune and considers a shift toward positive, cheerful outlooks.
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