Barnesville Council Seeks Budget and School Upgrades
Barnesville city council proceedings from February 3, 1896, cover finance disbursements totaling 703.73 for streets waterworks and salaries, street committee reports on work from January 15 to February 2, requests to buy a mule and wagon, and discussions on Gordon Institute heating and expansion needs. The minutes note bids for poles, land purchases near the cemetery, and motions including hiring an architect and adjusting licenses, with adjournment by Clerk T. W. Cocaran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Barnesville
Corneil
Vv. O. Marsiburnabsert
Council
Stardard Oil Co
John Means
A. & N. M. Block
W.B. Smith
Forsyth Street
Greenwood Street
Viero
W. M. Heward
J. KR. Jenkins
A. O. Murprey
Smith
Murphey
J. D. Britt
Gray Britt
W. H. Watts
Clerk & Treas
Col. J. J. Rogers
Huguley
Pounds
Gordon Institute
Ares
Alderman Smith
Posad
Howard
Water Board
Telephone Company
Street Committee
Cemetery
Bush settlement farmers praised for work and morals
A Monroe county tour notes Bush settlement farmers excel in terraces and ditches and are described as fifty years ahead in clarity morality and religion. The writer contrasts Aaron Burr and Henry Clay to emphasize morality with education and cites Rev. A B Pope's Saturday speech on prohibition aligning with the Bush bill aims.
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Monroe County
Leonard Rush
Aaron Burr
Henry Clay
American Congress
A. B. Pope
Meansville
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the enemy to sores wounds and piles, claiming it never fails to cure. It notes relief from stinging and burning and says chapped lips and cold sores heal in two or three hours, authored by Dr. W. A. Warrair.
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de- Witt
W. A. Wrrair
Restrict the Traffic in Ardent Spirits Say J B
Fragmentary note argues restricting traffic in ardent spirits to ease burdens on people. The source quote references Bernard or J B rhetoric about Tariff burdens and policy aims. No specific events, dates, or organizations are clearly identifiable in the legible text.
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J.B
Obituary Notice of Mrs Elie Backs Binks
Mrs Elie Backs Binks of Pike County Georgia died at age 21 after a long illness. Daughter of Jobe Duma and Ora B Duma she was united in marriage to James T Binks in December 1894. She was a devout Christian and a devoted wife and mother. Funeral services were conducted by Thomas J Drone at Green Wood cemetery.
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Elie Backs
Jobe
Ora B. Duma
Pike County
Georgia
Marvin Church
West Monroe
James T. Binks
Mar County
Giikh
Royal Baking Powder Dominates U S Government Reports
Government reports declare Royal Baking Powder superior to all others. Also advertised are De Witt remedies claiming quick cures for burning skin eruptions and sores. The testimonial cites healing effects and fearlessness, with references to Dr W A Warinart.
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U. S
Forsyth Man Bramlett Causes Suicide Attempt Amid Family Troubles
A. H. Bramlett of Forsyth, a prominent and wealthy Barnesville resident, attempted death by his own hand Saturday morning. The act was reportedly driven by despondency linked to troubles concerning his adopted son.
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A. H. Bramlett
Forsyth
Barnesville
Royal Baring Powler Cream of Tart ar Powder
The Royal Baring Powler Company controls its own cream of tartar factory and processes for making the only absolutely pure cream of tartar. It ships to millions of homes worldwide and supplies the Army Navy transatlantic steamers hotels and restaurants. The brand is recommended by top chefs and authorities and its sales exceed all other baking powders combined.
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Royal Baring Powler Company
Royal
Growth Restored: Thompson Tale Aided by Pink Pills
A Darien Gazette piece recounts George C. Thompson, once frail and weak since birth, improving dramatically after three years on Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. His appetite returned, headaches disappeared, and he gained height and strength, supported by his parents. The article promotes the pills as blood builders and nerve restorers, sold by Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady.
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Gazette
George C. Thompson
Darien
Mr. Thompson
Dr. Williams
Thompson
Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
The Question of the Probable Cotton Acreage for 1896
A Georgia Department of Agriculture note warns farmers against assuming a big next year cotton crop. It outlines economic risks of large acreages, urges leaner plantings to protect profits, and stresses soil fertility, home provisioning, and careful fertilizer labeling. It advocates fallow planning, crop diversification, and careful land preparation to reduce costs and boost long term farm income.
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Department OF Agriculture
Atlanta
Georgia
South
Cotton Growers’ Protective Association
Asia
Africa
South America
Mexico
United States
England
Germany
Chicago
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ESA
Council Proceedings
Cro
Cece
T. W. Cocaran
G. E. Huauriy
de Witt
W A
Wariaart
George Thompson
the Gazette
MR. Nesbitt
The
Farmers of
Food Supplies
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Paine
Florida
Japan
R. T. Nessrrr
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