Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
4
Happy man finds joy in lifting others up
A reflective note states that happiness comes from making others happy and emphasizes this moment as favorable for attempting the experiment. It frames generosity as a path to personal reward and communal benefit.
Barnesville 1897 Civic Resolve and National Outlook
The piece urges citizens to pursue progress in Barnesville during 1897 and celebrates Christmas and wedding bells while noting recent bank failures impacting business. It also opines that J William Bryan will not become U S president and asserts the president will always be a Democrat or a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Bryan
United States
Government and people wealth hinge on individual effort
The text argues that government cannot by itself make citizens rich and that improvement comes from personal effort and prudent management. It emphasizes the role of individuals in achieving economic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
US Interest Grows Over Cuba Fight For Freedom
Widespread American sentiment shows a strong desire to aid Cuba in its struggle for freedom known as the Pearl of the Antilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
The
Antilles
Georgia Railroad Commission Lowers Fertilizer Freight Rates
The Georgia railroad commission ordered a 76 percent cut in fertilizer freight rates. The move is expected to benefit fertilizer buyers and shippers across the state.
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The
Georgia Railroad Commission
Barnesville Seeks Progress in 1897 Under Best Mayor
The town of Barnesville pledges forward effort in 1897 thanks to its acclaimed mayor, strong citizenship, and a newspaper committed to local interests, aiming for notable strides and community improvement.
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Barnesville
Grooming H A Jenkins for Georgia governorship
Hon H A Jenkins speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives is being actively groomed for the governorship. The presiding officer of the other legislative branch is described as the stronger man in the context of the political assessment.
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H. A. Jenkins
Georgia House of Representatives
Abolishment of Butts County Court Cited in Jackson Times
The Jackson Times argues the county court of Butts has cost residents $10000 in recent years and raised the tax rate per thousand. The court is described as a valuable institution for Pike county.
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Jackson Times
Butts
Pike County
Quiet Georgia Supreme Court Judges Election
Last week Georgia held a calm election for four Supreme Court judges with no opposition to the Democratic nominees. The court now has six judges.
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Supreme Court
Georgia
Judge Gober Tied Again to State Judiciary Charges
Senator Carter raised new charges against Judge George F. Gober. Mattes demanded an explanation that the judge cannot give satisfactorily.
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George F. Gober
Carter
Mattes
For Sale Fine milk cow earns three gallons daily
Milk cow advertised for sale yields about three gallons per day. Asking price is 25 dollars. Contact W. C. Jenkins for details.
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W. C. Jenkins
Feathers Sought by Jackson G Smirn for Goose Down
Jackson G Smirn seeks a large quantity of geese feathers never laid on by geese. The notice requests cleaned, unused down suitable for stuffing and trading. Potential suppliers urged to contact with feather supplies.
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Jackson G
Smirn
Our Christmas Greetings from The Gazette
A Victorian style Christmas message wishes universal peace and mercy. It imagines the Gazette with boundless power to heal, uplift, and free the oppressed, then directs readers to Christ who holds all power in heaven and earth and has prepared greater things for those who love Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
King of Peace
Earth
Heaven
Be Patient Pike County Faith in Law Remains Strong
In Pike County patience is urged as citizens recount crimes and legal delays. They praise lawmen for a murdered citizen, mourn a wounded helper, and demand justice as Taylor and Tom Delk face possible execution after fair trials. The call holds that the law will yet do its perfect work.
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Pike County
Taylor
Tom Delk
Cuba’s Freedom Should Come With Caution
A call for Cuban independence from Spain, urging restraint from war. It argues Cubans deserve liberty while warning against rushing into conflict and suggesting the United States proceed only as a last resort if war becomes unavoidable.
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Cuba
Spain
United States
Antilles
A War for 1897
A brief notice reflects on wars and rumors of wars in 1897 while noting the United States has not yet entered any international conflict. It frames the era as one of global tension and precaution.
Battles of 1897 Hearts and Freedom Call for Patriotism
The piece urges citizens to fight personal battles against base desires as a form of national service. It compares inner courage to marching to battle for freedom and warns against traitors, deserters, and retreat. It frames personal virtue as essential to liberty and national pride.
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Cuba
State legislature approves 1897 1898 appropriations
The legislature passed budgets for 1897 and 1898 totaling 2.419 million and 2.814 million dollars respectively. Revenue will come from general tax at 3.45 per thousand and 0.344 per hundred, a special educational tax of 2.50 per thousand, 0.25 per hundred, and a sinking fund levy of 0.26 mills per hundred. County appropriations will be added to these figures.
His Eye on Congress
A writer in the Atlanta Constitution reports Pob Berners friends are weighing congressional options in the sixth district. The piece notes Berners possible gubernatorial bid but says he aims to be part of the national scene under the big dome and is watching opportunities.
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Atlanta Constitution
Pob Berner
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Internal Cleanliness
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for constipation and various ailments, praising its ability to promote internal cleanliness without weakening organs. It cautions purchasers to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product and notes its popularity among families and druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Presbyterian Ladies Supper Aids Church Construction
The supper and entertainment hosted by the Presbyterian ladies at Mr. Jackson G. Smith’s repository last Friday drew strong attendance and patronage. The event was pleasant and profitable, yielding a snug sum to support the erection of the Presbyterian church.
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Jackson G. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Public health warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies and advising prescription use. Notes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally. Promotes authenticity and offers testimonials, with 75 cent price from druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Systemic Reform: Not Illness But Need for Cleanliness
A public note urges readers to recognize that many people feel unwell not from disease but from a shabby system. Officials stress environmental and social improvements as remedy. The message frames symptoms as systemic failures requiring action by authorities and communities.
Comfort for the little ones with Syrup of Figs remedy
An old advertisement notes that a costive condition is easily cured by Syrup of Figs, a product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold by all druggists, promising comfort for children’s digestion.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Central of Georgia
The Central of Georgia Railway offers four cents per mile round trip for trips within 300 miles. Tickets go on sale December 22 to 25 1896 and December 30 31 1896 and January 1 1897, with final return January 4 1897. Students with certificates from schools may buy at the same rate from December 16 to 25 1896. W J Vandivere, Agent.
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Central of Georgia Railway
W. J. Vandivere
Agt
Resolutions of Mt Vernon Church Honor Pastor J H Cline
The Mt Vernon church of Meriwether county recently passed resolutions honoring Pastor J H Cline who tendered his resignation on December 12 1896 after three years of service. The church notes his strengthening influence and instructive preaching and says he has endearingly carried himself with manly bearing and earnest Christian conduct.
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Mt. Vernon
Meriwether County
J. H. Cline
Chris
Resignation of Wise Pastor Praised by Brethren
The text records the brethren commending a pastor upon his resignation. They describe him as a faithful pastor and wise counsellor and offer prayers for his happiness and a dwelling place in Heaven. They request favorable consideration for his future lot.
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Tian
Double Wedding at Hendrix Reunites Franklin Family
A Wednesday evening double wedding at Hendrix joined Miss Emma Franklin with Mr. Tom Woodall and Miss Nettie Franklin with Mr. Bob Mallory. A large crowd attended as relatives of J. R. Franklin of Barnesville celebrated the happy occasions.
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Hendrix
Emma Franklin
Tom Woodall
Nettie Franklin
Bob Mallory
J. R. Franklin
Barnesville
Buck Bros and Co Shoe Store Popular in Georgia
One of Georgia’s largest shoe houses, Buck Bros and Co in Atlanta, has long led with popular footwear. The paper recommends their announcement to Barnesville traders and urges locals to buy footwear there. Dr. W. A. Wright promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as soothing and effective.
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Georgia
Buck Bros and Co
Atlanta
Gate City
Barnesville
Buck Bros. & Co
DeWitt
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Colgate, Woodworth & Lundbergs
Rogers
Congress
Olablonsly
Pupsos
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Gapes
Blanke
J. C. Collier CO
Barnesville, Ga
W. A. Wright
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