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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
5
The Gazette notes a smaller issue this week due to the editor's absence since Monday. The paper vows to restore its status as the state's largest weekly with plans underway.
Reporter recalls a Sunday at DeKalb County convict camps near Decatur and West Point Miss. The piece notes road work by convicts improving public roads and a prison service where prisoners, chained, hear a sermon and sing gospel hymns. The scene emphasizes restraint and reflection amid the camp routines.
A brief recommendation highlights Mr. Warner's None Such Lunch Rooms in the Norcross Building Atlanta. It invites readers to dine there for satisfaction and notes the lunch room offers a pleasing experience during dinner visits.
Ephor Gazette urges parents to govern by natural laws and Godly principles. Emphasizes training through respect not fear, honesty with children, and understanding temperaments. Advocates mother as primary disciplinarian and lifelong devotion to family, ending with LrrrLe Ben.
Mrs. Frank Juif of Detroit testifies Salvation Oil quickly relieves aches sprains and bruises. The ad claims the liniment has no rival and preserves rapid action for 25 cents, noting it as the only remedy that will do the work promptly.
A speaker urges neighbors to discuss the five cent cotton price and staples. He jokes about cost and temper, compares hog killing time with economic relief, and promises stable value as butter eggs and chickens circulate like currency in a shared community economy.
Gazette readers are advised of firms selling Watts Eczema Ointment in the region. Available from Alexander Bros Forsyth. Dr G W T Hannah Thomaston. J M Fleming Johnstonville. Grigg Drug Cole Milner. I C Collier Piedmont. also from Wm H Chambers Barnesville.
Ocean Steamship Co of Savannah reestablishes a direct Savannah Boston line effective October 1, with sailings every five days from both ports. Shippers and travelers may contact Central of Georgia by rail or J. C. Haile, General Passenger Agent, Savannah Ga, for rates.
Under current management, Chambers Drug Store reports remarkable prosperity and growth. William H. Chambers and Dr. T. J. Watts have run the business well, offering fresh stock and up to date goods. Call to inspect products and prices.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as proprietors and includes endorsements from West Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin. The cure is described as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
Money to loan to farmers offered by Capaniss & Willingham attorneys at law Forsyth Georgia prompt negotiation deeds requested loans start at $300 8 percent annual interest October 1 1897.
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