18 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
1
HolgarL Rogers thanks customers for past trade and pledges a larger share in the coming year. He notes nationwide hard times and money scarcity, promises economy and lower prices, and says he will cut large expenses to earn the trade of every customer in Barnesville.
The cotton season ends with Barnesville receipts around 5500 bales far below last year due to lack of competitive rates. Central Railroad remains sole feasible shipper, limiting options. Selling prices run 7 to 8 cents as the season closes and trains on other lines remain unavailable. The Elberton Constitution notes Rev. W Rogers resigns as pastor, effective February 1, to lead First Baptist Lake City, Fla.
Dr J L Fogg sees farmers in solid condition and predicts growth. Barnesville hosts a mansion reception for W H Blankenship and guests including Prof C W Steed. Jackson G Smith reports strong buggy orders as demand rises. Plans to build an ice factory and laundry investment spark local optimism. Central of Georgia nixes new water tank as first step to a grand depot. street conditions and beautification urged. Wedding bells ring, and local pace of life quickens with social events and music lessons.
Street Observations notes a Gazette representative asking if whistling is taught at Gordon Institute. The response denies it yet praises cadets’ cheerfulness. The article celebrates the opening of the spring term and predicts six months of hard work leading to improvement as the old well is replaced by a new fountain.
An advertisement touts Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for women’s troubles and nervous exhaustion. It claims to restore health, vigor, sleep, and digestion through a fully vegetable tonic with a money back guarantee if no benefit is shown.
A vintage claim notes Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy has 25 years of use and promises prompt relief. The ad-style text offers $500 to anyone with an incurable catarrh, asserting the product’s curing power.
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