Our Trade This Spring Impresses A L Mills
A L Mills reports strong spring trade with rivals watching as sales remain unusually low priced. He notes goods well bought are half sold and asserts customer demand remains steady despite competition.
18 May 1899
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
1
A L Mills reports strong spring trade with rivals watching as sales remain unusually low priced. He notes goods well bought are half sold and asserts customer demand remains steady despite competition.
A Barnesville dry goods and millinery retailer touts record embroidery sales and announces aggressive near half price markdowns to close odds and ends. New lace, organ dies, lawns, piques, welts, dimities arrive weekly with a push on Hosiery, slippers, and children’s parasols to attract customers and drive up season sales.
A local retailer advertises a bulk purchase pricing deal claiming prices rival competitors cannot match. It promotes items labeled Ladies West at 15c versus 25c elsewhere and lists 1600 units with 20c and 10c price points. The ad invites customers to inquire to view the goods.
News notes describe an inter county teachers institute during Chautauqua week in Barnesville with nearly twenty counties expected. Commencement at Gordon Institute on June 11 will feature Dr J D Jordan of Savannah delivering the sermon.
The Barnesville Catfish Club has lingered along the Satilla river for several days after a failed move to High Springs Florida. They report catching all the fish they wanted and enjoying the trip. Meanwhile Miss Sallie Candler of Hoschton near Gainesville remains seriously ill, though there is cautious hope for her recovery. Barnesville aims to attract at least one more manufacturing plant this year to drive growth and asks citizens to help.
Prof Jere M Pound president announces the Georgia Teachers Association convention moves to Warm Springs June 26 to 36 with the same program. Railroads offer one round trip fare and hotel rates at 1.50 a day. The site offers ample accommodations, baths, and swimming pools for a successful gathering.
Dr H Nelkin returned to Atlanta Saturday after a several day stay in Barnesville last week. He treated many people’s eyes and was very pleased with the results. He is a pleasant gentleman and will return to the city for several days again soon with the time to be announced later.
Picnic at Bailey's Mill is set for Saturday May 26. All residents are invited to bring a basket and enjoy free ice water. organizers expect a large crowd and a good time.
An 1890s advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and life force booster. It claims to cure digestion problems, improve appetite, and treat lingering coughs and bronchial issues. A Tacoma, Washington testimonial recounts recovery from severe illness after use.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.