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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
4
Opinion piece tracing Georgia politics and national trends with remarks on Gov Atkinson Florida results and election fatigue. It notes Sam Jones meetings in Columbus, potential cotton harvest impacts, and a Populist campaign in Pike County with the motto keep everlastingly at it.
Business remains quiet for a week with the cotton market off and farmers holding their cotton, resulting in little money changing hands.
Farmers face a mixed season with imperfect gathering yet praise the harvesting period as the best yet. Strong yields and favorable conditions offered rare optimism amid ongoing crop challenges.
Hon Robert L Berner gave a highly praised campaign speech in Macon on Tuesday evening. Report says it was the finest speech heard there this campaign and lauds Berner as a good and able man.
The article reports that Americans spent 20 million dollars on chewing gum and 70 million dollars on bicycles last year, highlighting strained finances. It reflects a period of financial stress as the country faces tough economic times.
The state railroad commission will take up the thousand mile question on the 16th of this month. Traveling men have asked for a rate of 2 cents per mile on thousand mile Weeks, and the case will be heard on the day stated.
The message argues voters opposed the rivals and external forces shaped the outcome, not the candidates’ effort or resources. It stresses resilience and continued participation despite a diffygent result.
The speaker John Temple Graves captivates listeners with fluency and wit. His command of English and cheerful delivery draw a lively audience in a June morning setting.
Candidate Bryan predicts a strong chance of victory in the 1896 presidential race while acknowledging the uncertain outcome. He has conducted a vigorous campaign with many speeches as November 3 approaches.
Hon Thomas E Watson wields immense influence in Georgia and leads the populist party with devotion from admirers. The piece notes his bold leadership, entertaining stump style, and controversial moments while praising his enduring role as head of the populist movement.
The Rev Sam Jones sermon in Columbus urges both men and women to live with equal purity. He argues that double standards allow men to act immorally while women are judged harshly and calls for society to ostracise the immoral regardless of gender. He stresses shared responsibility for a higher, nobler life.
A reader-note praises Edward W. Bok and the October Ladies Home Journal article on laughter as a great tonic. The piece argues cheerful laughter boosts digestion lungs heart and spirit, strengthens friendships and reduces tension, urging readers to laugh more and avoid giggling as shallow.
A historical advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, distributing through local druggists.
The Barnesville warehouses Murphey and Hunt and Kennedy are overflowing with cotton. For over a week farmers have stored roughly $80,000 worth awaiting higher prices, with streets partly filled and business slowed. Farmers who could hold are waiting for better market.
Citizens who trust each other and their town boost faith through daily conversations. This mutual confidence spreads to other areas and fuels Barnesville flourishing prosperity and growth.
A brisk catalog essay presents a live auction vibe with fabrics ready for print. It lists 38 inch all wool serges at 25c, 38 inch all wool reps at 46c, 46 inch imported reps and diagonals at 60 to 75c, and 46 inch storm serges at 50c.
The article invites shoppers to inspect new fall dress fabrics including rain all wool Henriettas, 38 inch wool Serges, silk warp Henriettas, and 44 inch black fancy suiting imports. It promises economy by thorough investigation and offers a sample of items to guide the trade wind of choices.
First of the season fashion event invites the public to preview fall styles at a well known corner. The brochure hints at a lively reception and new lines for the season while noting the venue’s growing appeal.
A local retailer markets gloves as offering a broad gauge, intelligent kid glove policy that makes shopping there a pleasure. The ad emphasizes comfort and fit across seasons and positions the store as the place to buy gloves.
The ad notes a seasonal shift to warmer undergarments with a ready stock of ladies rib vests at 15 25 and 50 cents and mens rib shirts at 20 and 25 cents as well as ladies wool vests at 50 and 75 cents and mens wool shirts at 75 cents and one dollar.
A promotional note praises a large stock of stockings that will wear and wash well and satisfy buyers. It claims they cost only slightly more than lower quality goods and urges shoppers to choose hosiery of this kind for wise dining.
The listing shows dry goods stock with prices for all wool jeans at 15 cents, Best Red Twill Flannel 15c, Fine Dress Ginghams 6c, Standard Calico 4c, Good Calico 3c, Yard-wide Sea Island 5c, and Yard-wide Bleaching 6c, indicating a historic price point for broadcloth and cotton fabrics.
An advertisement touts durable, well fitting footwear from Drew & Selby for ladies and Burt & Packard for men. It highlights warranties and low prices with Good Shop Shoes at 1.00 and Best Shop Brogans at 1.25, plus women's everyday shoes at 0.75 and shop shoes at 1.00.
A local clothing shop advertises fall fashions with emphasis on outfits that fit well and affordable prices. The message invites customers to try on garments and promises to convert shoppers into lasting patrons.
The Griffin Griffin Call reports Judge R. T. Daniel, noted public speaker, has returned from Texas where he visited major cities promoting the order. He was received with ovations and press notices praise his oratory talent.
Religious notices outline Sunday services at Prospect Church with full preachers’ assessments paid and conference collection completed. Epworth League meets at B J Sappington’s home Thursday. church supper planned Friday at the schoolhouse. Prof E C Branson spoke to Epworth League. Presiding Elder Wadsworth preached at the Methodist church. Baptist services praised. Dr J M Brittain preached twice. Miss Lovelace sang. A protracted meeting starts at Barnesville Methodist next Sunday with Rev W M Waller of Atlanta preaching.
Columbus Enquirer Sun reports growing belief that Tom Watson may secure the vice presidency if Bryan is elected. The idea rests on fusion gaining populist electoral power, with many populists on fusion tickets able to press their demands.
Col George Ketchum in the Macon Telegraph profiles the J C Collier Company of Thomaston, noting founders J C Collier Barnesville W E Adams Thomaston and F M Stephens Barnesville. Adams is praised for clear vision personal attention and strong community respect as the firm posts annual sales of 75 000 to 100 000.
The New York Journal notes 1896 had the highest count of aeronaut injuries with fourteen killed or badly hurt. It cites two female fatalities and attributes many accidents to inexperience and carelessness as crowds seek circuses and fairs push amateurs into professional ballooning.
Voters appeared less energized than in prior cycles with turnout described as subdued. Officials cited steady lines early and calm precincts as results move toward final tabulation after yesterday’s elections.
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