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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
2
A reflective essay traces how willpower shapes fortunes from poverty to wealth in Georgia. It recounts affluence-to-poverty-to-affluence journeys, notes the erased pasts to erase hardship, and contrasts a prominent politician’s lineage with a shoemaker’s grandson. The piece muses on heedlessness, courtesy, and social ascent since the war.
Farmers across Middle Georgia plan to sow more wheat this fall than in recent years. Communities have agreed to adopt widespread wheat planting and expect it to be profitable after years of neglecting this crop.
Buyer seeks 30 to 50 acres within one to four miles of Barnesville. Property must be level and either wooded or cultivated, with boundaries described accurately. Will purchase for spot cash.
The message from M. G. H. notes Uncle Morgan Howard’s gratitude for reaching eighty, for good health to visit old friends, for a life without major conflicts, and for blessings from the Lord. He reflects on striving to be a good man and submits to divine will.
Mr D J Proctor of the Southern Phosphate Works in Macon reports he will likely collect every dollar for guano sold to farmers in the area. He has sold a large amount and recently said he had collected all but a few dollars, believing every dollar is good.
A card party hosted by Mrs. A. O. Murphey last Thursday night honored Miss Clifford Na Pier of Forsyth. A small group attended and the gathering was described as very pleasant.
The report highlights Morris Jacobs as successful in business and highly popular with Barnesville residents. He is described as jovial friendly and a good citizen, with continual efforts to grow his store and serve the community.
S M Howard offers stove wood ready for sale at one dollar fifty cents per cord. This compact notice advertises ample supply and pricing for buyers seeking cordwood.
A local seller proposes several thousand strawberry plants for sale. J G Smuru offers clarity that the plants are available to interested buyers and invites inquiries.
A damaged OCR snippet touts a claimed medical remedy with bold promise of headache relief for a penny per dose. The nonsensical phrasing hides a likely advertising claim about Dr Miles and promises low price.
A meditation on kindness cites scripture and literary figures from Mephibosheth to Ruth and David, praising small acts. It recalls personal stories of gratitude and moral examples, including Christ’s compassion and an allegory praising inner virtue over appearance.
Prof J Luke Adams school at The Rock last Friday evening drew strong applause. Pupils performed creditably and guests James M Cochrane and Charley Tyler of Barnesville helped entertain the crowd, boosting community spirits.
The Barnesville Telephone Exchange has moved to the corner room upstairs in the Barnesville Savings Bank building recently bought by George E. Huguley. W. H. Rogers serves as manager and Howard McMahon as superintendent. Service will resume in a few days after a Saturday outage.
Mr. W. J. Gordy is adding another story and enhancing his Brown avenue residence. The work, handled by Mr. George W. Hightower, will improve the home’s value and appeal.
Advertisements tout Fricana as a remedy that will cure eczema and catarrh, claiming lasting relief after use. The assertion appears in a period ad style with bold claims of permanent cure.
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