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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
4
Progress and Enterprise Urged for Barnesville
The Ga zette urges Barnesville to pursue growth and unity, warning against petty jealousy that blocks public improvements. A visiting speaker argues progress brings local prosperity and counters the belief that gains only benefit outsiders, using a hotel business example to illustrate shared community wealth.
Statement on disbursement of funds to support a large local operation
The speaker asserts that the entire $400000 was spent on supplies salaries and general expenses. No personal earnings were taken. The funds supported clerks across many businesses sustaining the machine. Profits for merchants and farmers rose and money circulated back into the town economy benefiting all residents.
Doctor Promed Remedy Claimed To Cure Kidney Stoma and Liver
In congressional race Hon Charles L Bartlett received 3308 votes with Pike county second. The district tally lists Baldwin Bibb Butts Fayette Flere Monroe Pike Spalding Upson, showing regional voting distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Bartlett
Pike County
Bibb County
Baldwin Bibb
Butts
Fayette
Flere
Monroe
Pike
Spalding Upson
The Genuine Syrup of Figs Company Ad
Advertisement extols the California Fig Syrup Co as the sole maker of Syrup of Figs praising its health benefits. It warns against imitations and urges buyers to seek the genuine product produced in San Francisco Louisville and New York offices.
Beauchamp Honored with Chairmanship in Legislature
Pike countys representative Dr J C Beauchamp was named chairman of the committee for the blind asylum by Speaker Little. He also ranks second on the education committee and serves on other key panels as legislators face a major tax relief task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Beauchamp
Pike County
Little
Beauchamp
Economy Call As 1898 Foretold To Be Tight
The editorial urges widespread thrift noting that 1898 is expected to be a tight year for all. It emphasizes practicing economy in personal and public life to weather anticipated economic strain.
Duty to Do Best for Self and Owed Ones
A reflective remark stressing collective effort and personal responsibility to improve one’s situation and fulfill obligations to others. It emphasizes shared duty and mutual support among people facing common challenges.
Farmers urged to plant wheat by Pike county farmer
Mr. W. H. Ellington of Barnesville, Pike county, says he planted two and a half bushels of wheat this year and harvested seventy one. He plans to enter the Telegraph wheat prize contest and argues that other farmers in the county should sow wheat for another year’s harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph
W. H. Ellington
Barnesville
Pike County
Telegraph
Ellington
Premiums for the best yields of wheat in Georgia
The Macon Telegraph invites Middle and Southern Georgia farmers to enter a wheat yield contest with gold prizes of 100 dollars for four acres, 50 dollars for four acres, and 25 dollars for four acres. The paper urges farmers to sow more wheat for crop value and national interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph
Georgia
Telegraph
Warning on croup cures for children by Dr. Wrieut
A reminder urging guardians to keep a reliable remedy for croup such as One Minute Cough Cure to protect children in emergencies. The notice stresses preparedness for emergency care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wrieut
Truth Well Stated: Living at Home for All Citizens
The Griffin News cites a concise critique urging both city and country residents to economize and stay local. It argues that everyone, not just farmers, should live on shared standards and reduce extravagance in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Chicago
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Atlanta
Real estate sale of Milner estate in Zebulon Georgia
Advertisement announces on December 6 in Zebulon Ga the sale of real estate in and around Barnesville belonging to the estate of S C Milner deceased. Executor B J Milner will conduct the auction under probate law. bidders expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
S.C. Milner
Barnesville
B. J. Milner
It farmers will sow wheat they can eat biscuit
Farmers plan to sow wheat to yield grain for baking biscuits. The note mentions agricultural planning and future food production.
Raw Recruits and Taxed Troubles Echoing Voices
The text laments fresh soldiers unaccustomed to fire and reflects public complaint about low cotton yields and high taxes, questioning whether such conditions will persist. It captures a period tone of unrest and concern over military readiness and economic strain.
Georgia Says Roosevelt Will Be A Good Governor
The item claims Governor Allen D. Candler is making a strong start and will continue. It notes Roosevelt of New York has Georgia ties and will perform well as governor. It mentions a Texas special election supporting an amendment to pension Confederate soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Candler
Roosevelt
New York
Georgia
Texas
Georgia Democrats sweep Congress and McKinley visits
The text notes all Georgia congressmen for the next session are Democrats. It mentions few districts had contests, confirming Georgia’s solid Democratic stance. President McKinley plans to visit Atlanta on December 14 for the Peace Jubilee, expected to draw large crowds and ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
McKinley
Atlanta
North and South Carolina face deadly racial violence
The article reports widespread election turmoil in North Carolina and South Carolina with about twenty Black people killed by white men amid racial tension. It asserts white dominance and states that Black people must stay in their place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South Carolina
Death of Ed Elder Proprietor of Elder House
Mr. Ed Elder proprietor of the Elder House at Indian Spring died in Toledo Ohio where he was taken sick while on a trip through the west last Saturday. He was well known to Barnesville citizens who often stayed at his hotel The death brings sadness to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Elder
Indian Spring
Toledo
Ohio
Elder
Barnesville
Important Difference Promised by Syrup of Figs
A public health note urges readers to seek cleansing of the system rather than disease, promoting Syrup of Figs as a comforting remedy. The California Fig Syrup Co. markets the product and says it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Third Georgia Regiment Moves Toward Savannah Cuba
The Third Georgia has no delays in its movement to Cuba. The question is whether the regiment breaks camp now or waits for transports at Savannah so the men can embark immediately. Many Barnesville boys serve in the Third and Robert L. Berner of Forsyth commands as colonel. Locals closely follow the regiment's movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cuba
Savannah
Barnesville
Robert L. Berner
Forsyth
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