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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
6
A fragment notes Ben Tillman from South Carolina and a Georgia city debate a post office project. Atlanta appears favored to receive a government bid worth about one million dollars for a new post office building.
In Washington Ka mett Wimmack claims to reveal funny lies. Mr Wowmarks looks appear as a source of humor in the report.
Georgia anticipates rapid expansion across industries as new ventures rise. The forecast emphasizes broad entrepreneurship, investment, and regional development driving notable economic momentum throughout the year.
The piece notes William English of the Democratic ticket with General Hancock in 1880 died in Indianapolis. Judge James M. Griggs presses a second district congressional bid. hints of populistRepublican fusion and a full state ticket. It cites Prohibition laws, large land bids, and a Macon banquet for Judge Emory Speer next Tuesday.
Eddie Gould contributed the full $18,000 required for the proposed Columbia University boathouse construction. His donation covers the entire cost of the project as planned.
A reader urges ongoing campaign activity at the local level to support the political campaign. The note argues continued effort would boost public engagement and momentum for supporters.
Ben R W Everett of Polk County is said to be a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture against Commissioner Nesbitt. We favor Nesbitt for re election citing his record as a good commissioner.
The National house and senate show unusual scenes but little legislation. In Macon some call for Judge Emory Speer’s impeachment for tyranny while others fete him with banquets and effusive praise despite the objections.
Assistant Treasurer Speer and three state officials are listed as contenders for Georgia treasurer. Hon. W A Broughton of Madison and Hon. E B Lewis of Macon County join the slate as RB W Hardeman declines another run.
A fragment mentions M. Cowings a known figure in the action described as a negro politician provoking opposition to Boss Buck. It references Buck aligned with McKinley and portrays racial tensions with the claim that negroes are Reed men rather than slaves.
Arbor day was celebrated in Florida on Friday with schools leading the observance. In 1894 the State Superintendent reports 743 of 2,400 public schools participated and planted 5,888 trees, with over 2,500 trees already growing from prior plantings.
Hon R T Nesbitt has served two terms as Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture. A practical and successful farmer, he applied his experience to administration and rendered valuable service. He is likely to seek re election and deserves hearty support from the Democratic Party and agricultural communities.
Congressman Charles L. Bartlett delivered his first House speech amid respectful reception. He argued for free coinage of silver, citing historic positions by Carlisle and Hoke Smith, but the piece questions reliance on past opinions and urges arguments based on present merits.
A Talbot county farmer writes to the Columbus Ledger urging cautious expansion of cotton but endorsing improved home production. He cites gains in corn and meat, calls for more horses and mules, and argues Southern farmers can prosper with prudent diversification and careful price awareness.
The outlook foresees a strong push for prohibition in Georgia with a March 20 Atlanta meeting to mobilize for a statewide crusade against bars. Rev. Dr. J B Gambreli and Walter G Hill of Macon are among speakers. the convention lasts two days and fund-raising subscriptions are being sought to fund arrangements.
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It asserts it relieves many illnesses caused by a constipated system, is widely trusted by families, and emphasizes buying only the genuine product from reputable druggists while noting medical advice for actual diseases.
The executive committee adopted a resolution to back the anti barroom bill and to press prohibitionists’ influence to elect lawmakers favorable to this goal. They deem the issue the state’s most serious, urging an education campaign to end whiskey drinking and curb the liquor interest.
Georgia fruit growers form a cooperative to monitor markets with daily reports and own agents in markets to prevent losses from dishonest commission men. Post Master General Wilson reinforces fraud penalties for incorrect shipment statements, aiding grower protection. Captain J A Stafford of The Rock Fruit Farm forecasts higher earnings if a good crop is raised this year.
An advertisement asserts deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh caused deafness and offers one hundred dollars for any unrecovered case, with circulars available from J Cuenry & Co Toledo Ohio.
A Milledgeville citizen asked Congressman Bartlett for a copy of Blaine's Garfield Memorial Address. Bartlett found the address in an old Washington bookstore, purchased the book, and sent the requested copy to the requester, illustrating his careful service to constituents.
The legislature appropriated 25000 dollars to mark Georgia troop positions at Chicamauga. Governor Atkinson may appoint the commission and has named members including Hon. J. P. Cumming of Augusta, Hox, W. S. Everett of Atlanta, ex-Gov. James S. Boynton of Griffin, and Gordon Lee of Chickamauga. all but Mr. Lee fought on the battlefield.
Ex President Marrison’s next Ladies Home Journal article outlines the duties and powers of the U S president, the role of Cabinet officers, and how the president carries out his central idea amid trials and annoyances.
A 200 story steel skyscraper planned for New York City promises 24 00 000 square feet of space across 100 000 offices. The project claims to surpass the Eiffel Tower in Paris in height and would become the world’s tallest and largest building, costing millions of dollars to construct.
Indications point to the U S government recognizing Cuba as belligerent before week’s end. This step would likely spur a flurry of recruiting among volunteers in the United States, as many Americans sympathize with Cuba and are ready to bear arms once authorized.
After adjournment the old Forsyth courthouse will be handed to contractors for demolition and immediate construction of a new structure. Monroe, like Pike, did not obtain a court facility in time for its needs.
Governor Atkinson presiding announces a thorough probe into how lessees treat convicts. The capital continues to pursue a full investigation into the matter with officials evaluating practices and records.
Prof. R. D. McDowell is doing good work on the Eatonton Messenger and improving local departments. His Barnesville friends wish him abundant success.
The article warns that cheap baking powders used in bread and cake risk exposing children's delicate organs to harmful substances like alum and phosphates. It cites government tests showing most powders except Royal contain hazardous ingredients, implying a major public health concern for child diets and urging safer alternatives.
The piece urges mothers to avoid adulterated baking powder and notes Royal Baking Powder as safe and wholesome. It warns to inspect grocery packages to prevent inferior brands entering the kitchen and mentions cautious lawmakers considering legislation on poisonous compounds.
The Griffin News relays a Jackson Argus rumor that Judge Jno I Hall might enter the Sixth district race. The piece notes Hall has no plans to pursue Congress and is content with his current position, though his name often surfaces in office speculation.
West Brimfield merchant W. P. Holder testifies a twenty five cent bottle cured a Holland Mass child’s bad cold and cough. The remedy targets acute throat and lung diseases like croup and whooping cough and is deemed safe for children. Sold by J. H. Blackburn.
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