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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
4
The piece notes Gov. Atkinson’s holiday rabbit hunt in Merriweather county and urges a businesslike, cheerful start to the new year. It warns a large cotton crop could harm the country and praises the Cotton States exposition’s Atlanta conclusion. It calls for continued anti lynching efforts and law enforcement, and mentions Macon saloon license rising to 500 dollars.
The text notes Congressman Russell of the second district declines reelection while Gov. Atkinson appoints Col W H Felt to the Macon circuit bench. It mentions a 10 000 person Ohio colony settling near Waycross and cites quotes on energy and plodding. Garrard Turner and Republican vs Democratic chances are discussed in speculative terms.
Farmers should hold their vantage ground but avoid large cotton crops. The 1896 plan is presented as the most profitable path for growers, urging restraint and strategic planting to maximize returns.
Judge John I. Hall is spoken of as a probable candidate for one of the new places on the Supreme Court of Georgia. He is certainly an able jurist.
An exchange notes that with the Atlanta exposition ended, mer chants outside Atlanta will resume business at the old stand. The statement carries significant implications for local trade and customary storefronts.
The Christmas edition of the Griffin Morning Call was one of the handsomest papers published in Georgia in a long time. It reflects great credit on its publishers and Griffin, a progressive little city.
The Boston Herald notes the great New York lawyer Mr. Choate continues to speak freely despite proprieties after Senator Morgan of Alabama delivered a long winded speech on nothing. He was asked to stay but declined to detain the audience further.
The text urges careful management and economical expense as essential to national and personal prosperity. It predicts a near term financial tightening followed by gradual improvement in business and national finances after two or three months, stressing individual responsibility and timely planning.
A Memphis Cotton Exchange letter urges farming regions not to chase a large cotton crop. It cites 1894-95 production near 9.9 million bales, low prices, and greater costs of larger crops, arguing smaller acreage yields higher value and steadier rental values as profits rise.
Covington Covunum? Covunom Cxamant Barnesville Ga meets December 16 1895 with most Aldermen present. Bills totaling 974 37 are approved including Water Works dispensary and liquor company charges. Nuisance and tax petitions considered. court case set for December 19. An effort to pardon bank defaulter Lewis Redwine noted.
For a pain in the chest a piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on over the seat of the pain, and another on the back between the shoulders, will afford prompt relief. This is especially valuable in cases where the pain is caused by a cold and there is a tendency toward pneumonia. For sale by Jno. H. Blackburn Druggist.
A brisk promotion for Syrup of Figs asserts comfort and health benefits from its pure liquid laxative formula. It claims effectiveness for cleansing the system and aiding kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them, and notes medical approval and wide consumer satisfaction.
The Shakespearean Club met at Mrs. Laula Rog ers home on Saturday afternoon January 4 1896 from 2 30 to 4 30. Pattillo Murphey Goodwyn Rog ers Clark Rose Dowden Lockett led with a Macbeth lecture piano and vocal solos and a critique of the play.
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