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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
8
Major John sor tes relates how a stray Turkish dog in Constantinople remembered him and an English officer after they petted her. The dog followed them to the district boundary twice, showing intelligence and recognition of friends.
A lively exchange unfolds in a Chicago Post excerpt where a young man defends his manuscript as versification not poetry. The editor, surprised, nevertheless invites him to leave the work for careful review later.
A fragment quoted in San Francisco shows two ex-miners discussing wealth. One mocks a newspaper piece claiming riches are easy, while the other insists no method is listed beyond hard work.
The Columbus Ledger reports Miss Della Roquemore departed yesterday for Barnesville Georgia to reside there in the future. Friends here regret the move and view it as Barnesville's gain.
A. I. Clements of Clements & Daniel cotton ginners Lonoke Ark reports in Memphis that the American Company Roundlap bale press handled about 4000 bales last season. He says Roundlap nets farmers and ginners $2.50 to $3 more per bale than the old press, citing a test showing $3.75 more per bale. His firm will abandon the square bale press and continue with Roundlap.
Reverend F R Graves will deliver a Masonic sermon to Pinta Lodge No 88 F A M at the 11 a m service on Sunday June 25. All are invited, families especially, with music by the lodge choir. Pinta Lodge founded 1849. championed education, morality and town progress, and fosters brotherly love relief and truth.
The best donkeys come from Arabia with clean coats and high held heads. They are used only for riding and many are sent to Persia where they fetch high sums. They are well cared for and their harnesses are described as the richest.
German traveler Herr Dusen reports mosses along the Patagonian west coast growing to extraordinary sizes. He sinks to his armpits in moss in some places, noting the enormous heaps and abundance of species.
Jones Busu defends national union and condemns reopening old sectional hostilities. He cites Washington Clay Lincoln and Northern leaders as loyal to the Constitution while condemning slavery's abuses and urging citizens to strengthen the union rather than reignite conflict. The letter argues both regions bore blame for slavery and laments renewed strife.
A dealer note states bags of guano cost fourteen dollars and buys only the necessary amount for stubble fields. Fourty sacks remain in stock under Huguley and Bloodworth, signaling limited supply.
Georgia agriculture officials urge farmers to plant cowpeas on every available acre to restore worn lands and reduce fertilizer costs. They report a 21 percent cut in fertilizer use and a 15 percent expected drop in cotton acreage across the cotton belt, with savings of about 1.75 million dollars in Georgia. The State Entomology bulletin on pests and diseases is issued for free to interested farmers.
The Barnesville Chautauqua announces a star filled week in the largest state auditorium featuring the Fifth Regiment Band with 30 musicians, the Schubert Glee Club and notable soloists. July 2 to July 7 includes sermons lectures concerts and addresses by Lansing Burrows Thomas Dixon Bryan Wendling Heywood McLendon Candler and others.
The program lists Hon Henry Watterson, Miss Taylor, Ther Hiatt, Th Lucas, Mr Bassett, Mr Johnson and General John B Gordon for concerts and a lecture on the Confederacy. A grand finale features combined musical talent. Railroads offer one fare round trip across Georgia. Inter-county teachers institutes will be held in about 15 to 20 counties under Dr W S Payne and state educators.
An old and reliable life insurance firm offers policies with low rates and guaranteed cash values. It promises large annual dividends, flexible premium payments, and prompt death or maturity settlement. Sample policy available upon providing age and address at P O Box 66.
City residents are urged to report property for taxation without delay. Clerk and treasurer Robert Holmes calls on all who have not yet filed to visit his office and submit their property promptly.
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