Fleming du Bignon rises in senatorial race scene
The Barnesville Gazette notes Hon. Fleming G. du Bignon as a growing figure in the senatorial race. It reports the legislature deciding to keep the agricultural college with the state university at Athens and predicts du Bignon and Secretary Hoke Smith may address the body on finances.
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Hon
Fleming duBignon
The
Agricultural College
State University At
Athens
Fleming G. duBignon
Hoke Smith
North Shows Strong Sentiment for Cleveland Third Term
The north expresses strong support for a third term for President Cleveland, though there is no indication Cleveland desires or would accept another nomination.
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North
Cleveland
Debating marriage and crime in a bachelor past
The text argues bachelors commit more crimes than worried men, claiming other offenses occur three times as often among bachelors. It concludes that for national good the old bachelor should leave.
Moody Preaches Debt Payment to Atlanta Congregation
The report states Mr. Moody told his Atlanta audience that God would answer prayers only if debts were paid, causing many attendees to leave sorrowfully.
Athens College to Stay Put as Agriculture Committee Reports
The agricultural college will remain at Athens after the House committee on agriculture reported against removing it to Griffin. The decision is described as wise.
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Agricultural College
Athens
House Committee On Agriculture
Griffin
Delaware farmer's wife canned tomatoes for Philadelphia firm
A Delaware farmer's wife produced 80 cases of home canned tomatoes for a Philadelphia company this season and was paid 1200 dollars for the contract.
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Delaware
Philadelphia
Fitzgerald’s New Town Sees 10000 Inhabitants Projected
A Fitzgerald citizen predicts the western emigrant settlement near Wilcox county will swell to about 10 000 residents within the next sixty days. The town’s growth hinges on this wave of new settlers from the west.
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Fitzgerald
Wilcox County
Voters Overrule Parties Amid Ideological Debate
Citizens say they will override party lines when parties become ineffective or push flawed doctrines. The recent elections are seen as a warning to the democratic party to rethink its approach and stand for core principles.
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Democratic Party
Law strengthens protection of a married woman's property
A bill introduced by Speaker Fleming to weaken a married woman's personal earnings and shield her property from her husband's debts passed the legislature. While some deem it unnecessary, supporters call the measure a good law.
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Fleming
Georgia Railroad Woes Profit For Lawyers
The disaster to Georgia railroad properties in recent years has yielded great profits for several lawyers. It is the way of the world, one prospers from the downfall of another.
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Georgia
October Marriage Boom Signals Stronger Society
A local observer notes an unprecedented surge in October marriages, interpreting it as a positive sign for the state. The piece cites Dr Parkhurst advocating that the home, not the individual, should be the unit of society.
Speech by ex Speaker Crisp on free silver questioned
The former Speaker Crisp addressed the legislature last week. He gave a vigorous defense of free silver but failed to prove that unlimited coinage would not drive the nation to a single silver standard as seen in other countries.
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Crisp
Exposition urged as worth visiting by Georgians
The Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta is praised as a highly valuable, informative display that reflects credit on Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. It urges residents to visit before it closes, noting low railroad rates and affordable Atlanta accommodations.
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Proggress
Atlanta
Georgia
American
South
Attorney General Rules Gate City Guards Must Join State Militia
The Attorney General Terrell rules the Gate City Guards cannot exist as an independent military group and must enlist in the state volunteer forces or disband. The decision cites law requiring a governor’s license to form arms bearing units and outlines how unassigned units may be integrated into a regiment. The ruling is framed as beneficial to uniform militia discipline and equality among units.
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Terrell
Gate City Guards
Govenor Atkinson
Critique of Mr Crisp on cotton prices and silver coinage
The letter rebukes Georgia politician Mr Crisp for denying supply and demand effects on cotton prices and questions his stance on silver coinage. It argues against stamping bullion above market value, warning of potential government losses and division within the Democratic party.
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Crisp
Georgia
Democratic Party
Silver Coinage Debate Sparks Subscriber Letter
A subscriber argues for coining silver at its true value regardless of market moves. The letter contends there is no just cause for Democratic party division over the silver question.
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Democratic Party
Farming Reflections on Hay, Bicycles, and Summer
The writer extols quick hay saving and announces plans to loft hay with a new elevator. He ponders mowers and even a grass cutter attached to a bicycle, contrasting old horse power with modern implements. He recalls tackling mustangs and muses on rural exodus if cotton remains strong, urging farmers to push agricultural progress despite heat and scarce shade.
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Rattler
Wild West
Sells Brothers World’s Famous Shows Visit Barnesville
A vivid preview touts the Sells Brothers World’s Famous Shows touring Barnesville on November 28. It promises a large ensemble including a fifty cage menagerie, three big circuses, a tropical aquarium, Australian aviary, gladiator combats, and a grand street parade under ten acres of tents. The act is billed as clean, well managed, and suitable for all tastes with special travel excursions arranged.
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Barnesville
Col Gambrells Lecture At Matthews Hotel Friday
The Shakespearean club invites all interested readers to attend Col Gambrells lecture at Matthews Hotel tomorrow evening. A small admission is charged to cover expenses. The Gazette endorses the clubs work and urges a good turnout.
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Shakespearean Club
Col. Gambell
Matthews Stotel
the Gazette
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Relief
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims cleansing the system easing colds headaches fevers and constipation while not weakening kidneys liver or bowels. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, with the company name printed on every package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Watterson Sees End to Bitter Politics Abroad Plans
In Atlanta Henry Watterson criticizes factionalism and personal ambition in politics. He says he avoids concrete political life and views office as bribery. After his lecture tour he will travel with family for a year seeking order amid Democratic disarray.
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Atlanta
Henry Watterson
Democratic Party
Dr Edward Hale Blames Drink for Boston Poverty
The preacher Dr Edward Everett Hale argues that poverty crime and vice among Boston's poorer classes stem from intoxicating liquor. He says the South Congregational Church will take on poverty caused by drunkenness if others tackle remaining outdoor relief needs.
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Edward Everett Hale
Boston
South Congregational Church
Pain Balm Heals Neuralgia After Short Trial
The wife of Leonard Wells of East Brimfield Massachusetts suffered neuralgia for two days and could not sleep. Merchant Holden provided Chamberlin's Pain Balm for trial. Wells reported the pain left within two hours and valued the remedy at five dollars if not available cheaper. For sale at 50 cents a bottle by John H. Blackburn Druggist.
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Leonard Wells
East Brimfield
Mass
Holden
Chamberlin
Mr. Wells
Jno
How to Prevent Croup Readings for Parents
Croup stems from a common cold and haunts young children. Early hoarseness followed by a sharp rough cough signals onset. Prompt use of Chamberlins Cough Remedy can stop the tendency toward croup and prevent attacks, with no harmful ingredients. For sale by Jno H Blackburn Druggist.
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Chamberlin
Jno. H. Blackburn Druggist
Hood's Sarsaparilla Mission Promises Sleep Relief
Narrator describes nervous sleeplessness and heart region pains from a disease complication. After taking five bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills, appetite improved and sleep returned. Pills claim to cure sick headache and biliousness.
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Hood
November Cosmopolittan predicts cheap railless grain transport
The November Cosmopolittan foresees a complete revolution in transit with freight rates on Western grain to New York cut by 50 to 60 percent. It outlines light iron cylinders on poles and rails, costing under $1500 per mile, moving grain faster than rail and suggesting streetcars vanish before horseless carriages, requiring only about one dollar per day for labor and upkeep.
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New York
Tae Co: Politan
The Dangers of Changeful Living and Seekers of Instant Success
An old essay laments the habit of constant change in life and business. It argues most people fail by abandoning multiple pursuits for quick returns, urging single minded effort as the path to lasting success and wealth.
Opium and Whisky Habit Book Offer
Notice to readers offering a free book on Opium and Whisky diseases by B. M Woolley of Atlanta Georgia Box 387. Address requests are sent to the stated box for mailing.
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United States
B. M Woolley
Atlanta
A Call for Barnesville Lectures From Noted Speakers
The article urges Barnesville to organize a series of lectures to build its reputation. It cites the value of attracting top figures such as Henry Watterson and Bob Burdette and suggests monthly lectures by premier talent would greatly benefit the town. It advocates united town effort to secure these speakers.
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Barnesville
Hon
Henry Watterson
Bob Burdette
Hon. Henry Watterson
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Johnson County
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Sells Brothers
Col. Gambrells
Hoe
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Thomaston
Bert & Bows
Edward J. Porras
Beton
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