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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
4
The Barnesville community urges immediate plans for a new large manufacturing mill. Support cites profitable existing industries, rising home demand, and ongoing construction as evidence growth requires another major enterprise to sustain expansion and employment. Citizens are urged to organize after year start.
A broad call to farming interests urges diversified production to reduce reliance on cotton. Citing K H Zellner, Monroe County, the letter promotes home supplies, fruit, vegetables, crops, and livestock to cut debts, lower meat costs, and build wealth, with emphasis on early provision crops and strategic planting. The guidance advocates shifting effort from cotton to self sufficiency for financial stability.
The Woman's Club of Barnesville hosted a Saturday gathering at J. W. Hightower's home featuring Mrs. Sol C. Bloodworth's child study paper and Mrs. Blalock's talk on physical culture. Miss Annie Blalock and Miss Carrie Cook provided music while Mrs. J. Lindsay Johnson plans a visit to speak.
The Daughters of the Confederacy gathered January 16 at Mrs Otis Murphey s home to honor General Lee. Mrs L K Rogers read an Atlanta speech by Dr T S Powell. Mrs Otis Murphey presented Gov Cameron s Lee address and Mrs Kennedy spoke on his character. Miss Cotine Elder read a poem. Miss Carrie Cook sang. refreshments followed with Southern melodies.
The Atlanta Constitution reports that from 1896 to 1898 the South exported over 14 million bales of cotton, but values show farmers effectively gave away more than two million bales. It urges farmers to apply energy to hogs cattle and corn.
Advertises LaGrippe as contagious with germ identification and transmission by touch or air. Claims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cures nervous damage from grip and cites a Louisville testimonial. Promises money back on first bottle and free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co.
The Gordon Institute invites all interested in its 1899 welfare to a welcome event Friday afternoon the 27th from 3 to 5 at the Auditorium. Mayor, board president, three pastors, cadets and senior girls will greet and introduce new pupils who will reside in town for a six month term.
Frank Stanton says he would rather have the grip in Georgia than appendicitis in Massachusetts, highlighting a preference for illness location treated as a concern over severe conditions. He contrasts regional health risks and underscores personal health priorities in the statement.
The state urges prompt enactment of ballot reform measures to fix voting processes. Lawmakers are urged to act and place the reform into statute without delay.
Only cotton regions suffer while other areas prosper. Barnesville ships car load after car load of cattle to the north and west, a sign that better times may be coming.
The statement notes that every dollar spent on local products from northern and western sources benefits the region’s people, tying external demand to local prosperity. The emphasis is on economic uplift through outside buyers supporting local industry.
A farmer prospers when he earns revenue from his crops and livestock rather than constantly spending on inputs. The balance favors producers who monetize outputs over those who pay for every element of farming.
A column argues that individual effort and prudent management secure prosperity for farmers, merchants, and manufacturers despite fluctuating cotton prices. It notes many fail when cotton hits ten cents as when it is four.
Mr Robt D McDowell has gone to North Carolina to take charge of a good school. He is a man of talent with teaching experience and has been successful. We wish him further success in the Tar Heel state.
Mr. Morris Jacobs, a wide awake merchant known in Barnesville, has updated counters and shelving in his store, reflecting his reputation and business improvement.
Weather kept attendance light at first but improvement shows in area schools. Prof. W. A. Worsham of Orchard Hill runs a good school and is noted as a capable young educator. These small schools form the backbone of education and deserve good teachers.
D. J. Proctor, general agent, states he will sell Southern Phosphate Works goods this season at Barnesville and that Jim Hunt will serve as his agent. He reminds farmers he previously reduced fertilizer prices in the county.
Professor Houton notes in ten years of travel he met many users of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach disorders and constipation. He recommends it for tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Free sample bottles at John H Blackburn and it is sold by dealers worldwide.
Citizens show eager support as large seat sales indicate a full house for February 10 performance. The event features the Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette attracting our best citizens to the opera house.
The Barnesville Medical Society unites to establish a standard fee bill for services including single visits at 1.50 and night visits at 2.00, first daily visits 1.50, subsequent visits 1.00, mileage rates, prescriptions, consultations, and detention charges. Charity care is offered but nonpaying patients may be refused services. Signed by the society officers.
The Coca Cola Company of Atlanta has moved into a magnificent new building at Edgewood avenue and College street. Organized recently, it introduced Coca Cola as a popular fountain drink and has seen steady nationwide sales growth. The officers are noted as among Georgia’s best citizens.
Cotton prices have risen about a cent a pound, but farmers are urged not to plant a full crop. The advice warns that doing so could leave them worse off than ever in the future.
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