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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
4
Hon Allen D Gandler announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia. The lengthy declaration argues for support and suggests he leads among rivals, though political shifts are unpredictable. The Gazette notes others may be equally qualified but endorses Gandler as a strong choice for state voters.
Mrs. Nancy Whenie of Pike county, widow of a Mexican veteran, received back pensions totaling 1,008 dollars for about 126 months at eight dollars monthly. After seven years of effort, she now enjoys relief near Hollowville, illustrating worthy cases amid concerns of pension abuse.
The Gordon Institute reports all departments moving well with high effort from teachers and students. Enrollment is higher and pupil character and department quality are excellent.
The Pike County Commissioners spent $276.06 on smallpox response. They acted to control the disease and prevent its spread throughout the county, aiming to save people from sickness and further expense.
This dental style advertisement extols Browns' Iron Bitters as especially valuable to women and useful for backache headaches and general weakness. It claims quick relief, renewed strength, and a healthy glow, saying sickly children and overworked men gain benefit. Sold by all dealers.
The Griffin Call reports Jackson G. Smith of Barnesville deeded one third of his buggy business to sons Walter B. and Milton W. Smith. The owner praises the two sons as worthy and the firm Jackson G. Smith Song as strong and clever in Middle Georgia.
An advertisement claims Thrash's Lung Restorer cures consumption and bronchial troubles. It lists a 50 cent bottle available from W. H. Chambers in Barnesville and Carlisle & Ward manufacturers in Griffin Georgia.
The author urges hopeful reflection as 1898 ends. Emphasizes love, kindness, and duty in family and church life. Encourages living by the golden rule and cherishing relationships amid sorrow and renewal. The Poem Lenore concludes with an exhortation to love now before dawn.
The Stratford Huguley Hosiery Co will install fifteen additional machines at its Barnesville mill within days. The new equipment will bring the plant to twenty five of the same kind, signaling strong demand. The mill, operated around the clock, reports healthy business and bustling orders.
A Kansas woman reports two years of womb disorders and weakness. After using the Pinkham vegetable compound and following advice, her flow stopped and she gained strength and improved health, echoing a testimonial from Mrs. F. of Westphalia.
Mrs. M. G. Brown advertises a metaphysical discovery that supposedly cures disease by threefold moisture absorption through head organs. It outlines three preparations including eye water ear preparation and scalp renovator and offers a 100 page pamphlet through Metaphysical University at 51 Bond Street New York. Established nearly forty years.
A state etomologist or bug expert will be located at the Experiment Station with a 1500 dollar salary and 1000 dollars travel, to study diseases and pests affecting horticulture and agriculture. Appointed by Commissioner Nesbitt on the recommendation of the state horticultural society executive committee, likely candidate A L Quaintance, a 28 year old biologist from Iowa, is favored. The appointment may benefit Barnesville and the state amid local fruit growing.
Caution against mercury based catarrh ointments warns of serious harm from mucous surfaces. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo, taken internally and free testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
The Golligi Stores stand as Barnesville’s only truly current department stores with solid capital to work with lenders. The outlet consistently meets its financial commitments and maintains reliable terms, contrasting with others that depend on borrowed funds.
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