Legislature Seemingly Set for Quiet Session
The legislature faces an uneventful session with no major reform pushes on the docket and few anticipated clashes among leading officials.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
5
David B. Hill Set to Lecture at Daily Fee
David B. Hill will lecture for a thousand dollars per night, a fee regarded as a lucrative arrangement and described as superior to politics.
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David B. Hill
Lynch Law Critique Urges Thought Before Mob Action
A public admonition denounces lynching as a brutal practice and urges citizens to consider consequences before joining mobs, reflecting a moral appeal from local observers.
Crisp speech fails to strengthen Senate bid
The remark suggests Mr. Crisp did not gain momentum from a legislative chamber address, leaving his senate campaign with uncertain prospects and limited impact on voters.
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Crisp
Atlanta Exposition Celebrated as Financial Success
The Atlanta exposition is hailed as a financial success and praised for its broader accomplishments. Organizers report strong engagement and positive reception beyond monetary gains.
Atlanta’s Liberal Public Spirit Celebrated Citizen S M Inman
The item praises Mr. S. M. Inman for his liberal public spirited efforts, noting Atlanta owes much to such citizens who are held in high esteem.
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Atlanta
Townspeople Brace for Slow Year End Trade
The article notes that unless business improves in the closing days of the year, the season’s business will disappoint the people. It highlights concern over economic difficulty and potential decline in local commerce.
Political parties urged to win independents with sound measures
An editorial urges parties seeking independent support to stand unequivocally for sound measures. It argues that the growing independent bloc will back the party that demonstrates prudent reforms and responsible governance.
Augusta Seeks Moody After Atlanta Engagement
After his Atlanta engagement concludes, Augusta officials show interest in inviting Evangelist Moody. murmurs say many attendees have been disappointed by his preaching in recent appearances.
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Augusta
Evangelist Moody
Atlanta
Mr. Moody
Horse less carriage on the way to general use
Discussion across the country notes the horse less carriage is certainly on its way and will be in general use in due course of time.
Post Office Reports Loss Despite Major Service Improvements
The postmaster general reports the mail service operated at a loss of 10 million dollars in the past year yet notes substantial improvements in service.
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Uncle Sam
Congress Opens as Reed Likely Speaker in New House
Congress convenes the first Monday in December with Mr Reed expected to be speaker and Mr Crisp likely to lead the Democratic minority in the House.
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Congress
Reed
Crisp
House
Cleveland expected to devote full message to financial issue
It is intimated that President Cleveland may devote his entire message to Congress to the financial issue. If so, it will be a ringing message that will be eagerly read throughout the country. December 17th is to be Populist day at the Atlanta exposition and Hon. Tom Watson will make an address. A large crowd of populists will doubtless be on hand as they always appear in enthusiastic numbers on such occasions.
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Cleveland
Congress
Atlanta Exposition
Tom Watson
Railroads urged to issue 1000 mile mileage books
Legislation seeks to require railroads in the state to issue mileage books of 1000 miles priced at 2 cents per mile. Supporters say passage would curb scalpers and benefit both railroads and the state.
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Friends
Blount Clarifies He Is Not Sidetracked From Public Duties
An exchange remarks that Hon James H Blount rarely appears and hints he is sidelined by younger men. He denies this, saying if on a side track it is his choice and when ready to return he will have right of way to any station he chooses.
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James H. Blount
Ay Station
We Let Our Land Decline While We Buy Goods
An exchange notes a paradox of thrift and misallocation as households forgo homegrown goods in favor of purchased items. The passage highlights timber rot, stock purchases, rags and ropes, ashes, soap, hides, guano, seeds, cabbage, weeds, and brooms bought rather than produced locally.
Railroad Consolidation Sparks Georgia Legislature Action
Georgia lawmakers consider action against the Southern Railway over alleged consolidation of lines to curb competition. Representative Johnson seeks governor instruction to direct the attorney general to challenge purchases or leases deemed unlawful under state law. Public concern grows as the issue unfolds and developments are watched.
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Southern Railway Company
Georgia
Johnson
Hall
Southern Railway
Land values and farmer prospects in the south praised
A Southern States Magazine excerpt argues southern land yields higher annual revenue per acre than northern land yet costs far less. It urges northern farmers to relocate, highlighting soil productivity, population growth, and lower entry costs as reasons to invest in southern farms and achieve lasting wealth.
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Southern States Magazine
South
Iown
Ohio
New York
Osan
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pure Laxative Remedy
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. It claims benefits for kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and notes bottles cost 50c and 1.00 from the California Fig Syrup Co. and warns against substitutes.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Bargains on Wool Dress Goods and Fabrics
Lot No 1 offers 38 inch ladies wool cloth cut to 274 cents per yard from 40c. Lot No 2 features 34 inch ladies cloth cut to 20c from 35c. Lot No 3 presents 15 pieces fine Satteen 15c quality cut to 10c. New styles in double width dress goods at 15c, fine wool Cashmeres 36 in wide at 15 and 20c.
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Columbus
Dress Goods Undersell Strategy in Middle Georgia Stores
A textile dealer proclaims they buy dress goods in car lots and in two sizes, enabling them to undersell any Middle Georgia store. The copy emphasizes volume sourcing and price advantage.
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Collier Barnesvule
Thomaston
Middle Georgia
Georgia
Visit Our Mammoth Stores For Bargains Now
An unabashed sales notice boasts large stores and fierce competition. The company proclaims it will outprice rivals and lure customers with cash deals, inviting shoppers to visit and forego credit.
Regular Shoe Store Slashes Prices Across Entire Stock
A Gainesville shop advertises major cuts across its shoe inventory. Men's boots drop to 1.00 per pair, women's Gainesville and button shoes to 1.00, ladies Kid Button shoes to 1.26, children's shoes 0.25 to 0.50, and Sunday shoes to 1.50. The ad promises a wide stock and low prices.
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Gainesville
Ladies Cloaks and Capes Sale Prices
Advertises ladies fine cloaks from two to five dollars and ladies black cloth capes priced three to five dollars per yard.
Independent Georgia Farmers and Press on Land Prices
The article argues farmers should be self reliant and trust their advantageous position. It predicts immigration from northern states will raise land prices in Middle Georgia. It urges proprietors to value and improve their farms to increase worth.
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Middle Georgia
Cotton States and International Exposition Attracts Daily Crowds
Attendance at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta is rising each day. With the harvest near, farmers and Georgians are urged to visit the largest and finest Exposition in the Southern States. Central of Georgia Railway offers daily excursion tickets at low rates with affordable board and lodging in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Central of Georgia Railway Hias
Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted in rail show notice
Regional advertisement touts a big show with rail inducements and tickets via Central of Georgia or J. C. Haile. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, claims success in treating catarrh, and offers a $100 refund if ineffective. Product is sold by local druggists for 75 cents.
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Central of Georgia Railway
J. C. Haile
Savannah
Hall
F. J. Cooney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cuzney & Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Curative Value
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all in combination with ingredients and proper preparation. It urges readers to try the product for curative benefits.
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Hood
Gin In His Boots on Hard Pavements Tale
An Adirondack guide visiting New York shares a hard pavement lesson: after spending the day walking, he found relief by pouring gin into his boots, splitting the liquor between them, a trick learned while driving cattle in Canada.
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Grand Central Depot
New York
Canada
New York Sun
Klopstock Inferior Yet Equal Compared Boots Task
Claudius contrasts Klopstock with a joke about removing boots. The Chronik der Zeit quotes him explaining the humorous difference between holding a burdened status and a simple personal chore.
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Claudius
Klopstock
Johann
Chronik der Zeit
Bellorini Appointed Inspector Addresses Pupils
Bellorini begins duties as inspector of an educational establishment and informs students he will simplify attendance by raising hands for absentees, noting the old method takes too long. The scene captures a formal address and a hint of satire in the motto per Ridere.
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Bellorini
Pain Balm Relieves Neuralgia For East Brimfield Woman
Mrs. Leonard Wells of East Brimfield Massachusetts suffered two days of neuralgia and restlessness until Holden the merchant provided Chamberlin's Pain Balm for trial. The next day Wells reports complete relief within two hours and values the bottle at five dollars if unavailable. Sold at 50 cents per bottle by Jnc Blickburn Druggist.
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Leonard Wells
East Brimfield
Mass
Holden
Chamberlin
Mr. Wells
Jnc. H. Blickburn
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