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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
12
A 1890s Barnesville booster letter urges continued public works and private investment to reach a 10 000 population goal. Residents call for street improvements water and power stability, more factories and houses, a new ice plant, rail access, and a stronger daily gazette funded by merchants.
Readers urge city improvements in 1898 including turnpiking streets sidewalks on Main, grading a hillside, building a guard house, and improving water works and lighting while fostering local industry and prudence. Community voices call for a board of trade, library upgrades, and sanitary focus.
The Gordon Institute reports a productive term with reorganized schedules and specialized teaching aims. Teachers gained planning periods, student recitations were streamlined, and graduation standards tightened. The institute celebrates strong primary programs led by Mrs Rogers and colleagues, pledging continued systemwide improvements.
Gro W Grice invites customers to visit for enlarged portraits in Crayon or Water Color at 85 cents each. First come first served. sittings are free if no small picture exists. Nationwide orders encouraged around the region.
A Philadelphia woman Mrs A Fiedler of 2864 Palethorp St endorses Salvation Oil for rheumatism stiff joints bruises and more urging households to keep it on hand. The ad warns against substitutes and touts a price of 25 cents.
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