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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
15
The J C Collier Company announces a two week period of unusually attractive values across all departments. The Mammoth store promises extraordinary bargains in every line of winter novelties and necessities to draw in the trading public. Visit daily to see tempting offerings and support the merchant.
Listed items include 4 case yard wide Bleached Cotto with soft finish Sea yard and 1 bale Fine sea island fabric, 47 percent yard fit, 6c per yard Kfhd, 4%c per yard for cotton flannel in yard piece or case, plus heavy sheeting bolts and bales with various unit prices.
The ad touts big soft wool blankets that tempt buyers with comfort and pleasant dreams. Prices are listed as 50c 75c and up.
Capes include Ladies Silk Plush with Thibet fur trim at $3.00 each. Ladies Black Beaver Capes braided with Coney fur trim at $1.50 each. Ladies Black Fur trimmed Capes at 75c. Ladies fancy braided capes at 50c.
Brief listing of ladies vests 15c and fine sib vests 25c. Men’s undershirts 15c and wool variants 50c. Children’s union suits and extra goods 35c. Ladies fine union suits valued at 50c.
We offer sturdy dress materials with durability and style. Ten pieces all wool imported Serge at 25c a yard, 36 inches wide. 15 Hamilton half wool cashmeres in fall colors. 50 Novelty fully wool imported materials at 2.98 per pattern. 10 all wool imported Tartan Plaids 40 inches wide at 48c.
Ladies black cotton hose are 5 cents a pair. Men's black or tan cotton half hose and children's ribbed hose are 5 cents. Ladies imported 40 gauge hose 10 cents. Men's imported fast black or tan half hose 25 cents, sale price 20 cents each.
A millinery ad from middle Georgia proclaims they make pretty hats to suit both pretty and plain faces. The store claims to be the leading millinery shop in the region and promises affordable fashion to enhance appearance.
Ten day sale on rugs priced at 1.90 each with a value of 3.00. Wide variety of rug types advertised at bargain prices.
Five cases ladies Dongola kid button shoes offered at 1.50. Five cases children Dongola spring heel button shoes 60c a pair. Five cases ladies vidi kid patent tip button shoes 1.00. Ten cases men Satin Calf bar or congress 1.00. Five cases boys Satin Calf coin cap toes 1.00. Amos Whites shop shoes 1.25.
Cut prices on every suit in the store and invite customers to try before buying. concise promotional note urging shoppers to compare and select.
A local ad lists cut price values for textiles and goods including calico at 4 cents per yard, heavy cotton flannel 4 cents, oil cloth 15 cents, drilling 6 cents, Macon socks 5 cents, mattress ticking 5 cents, leather belts at 90 cents, wool twill flannel 12 cents, outing cloth 5 cents, Clarkes thread three for 10 cents, widow shades 25 cents.
Do not fail to visit us on furniture we will cut prices close for you. We have three car loads displayed on our second floor.
Bargains on meat flour seed oats salt tobacco and fancy groceries and fruits advertised as big bargains.
The Barnesville Gazette from Barnesville Georgia dated November 18, 1897 provides local news, notices, and community updates typical of a late 19th century small town newspaper.
Hon Hal Lewis of Greensboro was appointed Tuesday to the Georgia Supreme Court position vacant by Justice Atkinson. Lewis is a popular lawyer and respected man though many lawyers in the state might have been considered for the judgeship.
The legislature meets daily in Atlanta with Education and the convict question drawing the most attention. Debates over University of Georgia management suggest changes may be beneficial and the convicts may be leased again with improved oversight.
Secretary Hester reports a rise in cotton movement with 196 000 bales more entering sight year over year. November twelve day total up 326 000 bales. seventy three day season up 119 000 bales. Past week 537 167 bales moved versus 340 863 last year. Overall seventy three day season movement 3 877 516 versus 3 758 527. Movement since September 1 at all ports 2 912 065 versus 2 884 957. overland to Northern mills Canada 322 179 versus 302 142. interior stocks higher than year end. Southern mill takings exclude consumption. foreign exports up 33.
The report cites season takings of 868,657 dollars compared with 824,057 last year. Stocks at seaboard and 29 interior centers rise by 140,256 bales, with total supply to date at 3,994,071 against 4,097,076 last year. Mr Hester estimates world visible at 2,993,581 versus 2,725,587 last week and 3,358,087 earlier.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages through constitutional treatment. It explains internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and build up the patient. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any uncured case and promise testimonials upon request. Sold by Druggists at 75 cents.
Eprrok Gazerre laments the 1897 cotton season's lack of profit for farmers. He argues farming remains a hopeful, respectable occupation tied to national prosperity and calls for broad support as farmers struggle to earn money from their labor.
The speaker laments farmers trapped by high costs and low prices. A sound body and mind are required to endure debt and hunger for profit, yet many are broke by year’s end. Rather than despair, the farmer works harder, rolls up sleeves, and keeps hoping for a better crop.
A column urges women to treat womb derangement with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonial from Mrs. Grover W. Sueraro of Watervliet New York reports relief from severe weakness after five bottles, noting improvement after the first dose.
A reader comments on farming choices amid debt, favoring corn and wheat over cotton and urging less cotton planting. The letter supports a county dog tax proposal, arguing owners should pay for multiple dogs and costers down on dog regulation as an alternative to cotton income.
The fragment discusses attitudes toward dogs and livestock, noting a belief that fewer dogs would help, and that dogs should not be abused. It mentions difficulty raising dogs and sheep together and references a character named Ben.
Epworth League holds its regular meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Methodist church. The subject is the church of St Paul its unity and beauty. Duet by Miss Annie Pound and Miss Mabel Veal. Paper by W R Murphey. Vocal solo by Miss Belle Rose. Recitation by Miss May Franklin.
Gro W Grice invites all to have one hundred fine Crayon portraits or Water Color portraits enlarged at 85 cents each, first come first served until 100 are filled. Free sitting offer for those with no small picture. Pain Pills ad for Dr Miles accompanies the notice.
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