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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
Ex Governor W. J. Northen addressed the Congregational Club in Boston on the negro question. The speech was described as fearless and exhaustively researched and presented as unanswerable. Northen claimed southern white unity and determination to control the section despite northern views.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a simple and gentle remedy when nature needs assistance, claiming prompt relief and effectiveness.
At a Cincinnati session of the National Convention of Charities and Corrections George Torrence of Pontiac Illinois warned that cigarettes destroy and create criminals. He cited reformatory data showing 92 percent of boys aged 12 to 15 who smoked cigarettes and committed crimes. The discussion echoed concerns from other reformatories about cigarettes as an enemy to youth.
A long running advertisement asserts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething pain softens gums and cures wind colic with immediate relief for diarrhea. It claims decades of use by mothers and sells through druggists at 25 cents a bottle urging customers to ask for the product.
A leading firm seeks a fall season dry goods salesman, clothing salesman, a bookkeeper, and a sales girl aged 16 to 18. Good steady year round work. Apply in writing or in person to B. H. Harpy in Barnesville Georgia.
A letter from J. M. Cocoran of Long Branch New Jersey praises the Gazette and shares humorous complaints and requests. He mentions products and merchants from home towns, jokes about Mosquito nets and insect repellents, and notes the Chautauqua season and local advertisers including Reeves and Mills.
J. H. Torserr urges white supporters to attend a Jubilee Concert tonight promising reserved seats and orderly conduct. He describes a brief program of “Old darky” songs and negro melodies intended to educate and entertain, with admission set at 20 cents.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers $100 for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to Toledo or local druggists for purchase, with testimonials available.
Monday morning a party led by John T Chambers left for Ogeechee Georgia for a ten day fishing trip. The group includes Mrs Chambers and children, W T Respess J M Reeves John Respess and Parker. The note adds cautions about untreated dyspepsia linked to cancer consumption heart disease and epilepsy and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by Dr W A Wright L Holmes.
The advertisement emphasizes the originality and quality of the genuine Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims the product is manufactured through scientific processes and distinct from imitations, and highlights its gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels without irritation or nausea. The company’s name and locations are given as guarantors of excellence.
Mr J C Collier president of the J C Collier Co has arranged three bargain counters in their store featuring rare bargains. Many articles sold at one third and one fourth regular price. Counters will hold valued and useful items to attract attention. The Collier Co are always enterprising.
Notice to teachers announces a general examination for teaching license in Zebulon Georgia on Thursday June 22 at 8 o clock. The exam covers the 1898 Manuel and Methods. New Editions for sale by publishers include Page's Theory and Practice edited by Branson and Miss Arnold's Waymarks for Teachers with prices 1 postpaid. The institute for white teachers will be held at Barnesville Georgia from July week to 8th. Epwarp Elder County School Commissioner.
An old reliable company advertises life insurance under Massachusetts laws with low rates, cash and paid up values guaranteed, large annual dividends, grace in premium payments, and prompt death or maturity benefits. Sample policy available on receipt of age and address from P. O. Box 66.
A Saturday baseball game between the Cadet team and Thomaston drew a fair crowd but dragged at times due to wrangling over rules. Thomaston won 8 to 5. The piece then pivots to health advertising promoting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestive issues and organ trouble.
The Southern Musical Convention announces the first quarterly session at Mt Pleasant church near Brent in Monroe county on the 4th Sabbath of the current month. A second quarterly may be held in June or July by petition and local preference. The next annual session is set for Brooks station in Fayette county from Friday to Sabbath around the 2nd Sabbath in September. E. T. Pound, President. T. J. Williamson, Secretary.
The Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia will hold its fifth annual convention in Columbus from June 13 to 15 with a round trip fare rate. Officers include J J Whitfield president Hawkinsville and R W Fuller vice president Augusta. Program features sermons, addresses, devotional services, conferences, junior work awards, and a tour to North Highlands Park.
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