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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary ad noting a free medical reference book offer. Mentions private disease or youth, and an address at 2% So Broad Street in Atlanta Georgia.
Profile of Myra Augur Chisholm, Chicago girl daughter of journalist James Chisholm, noted as a young composer with rising prominence. Describes her family, modest musical training, method of composing, early poems, appearance, and active role in the Woman's Press League. Mentions future hopes for a children's volumes and ongoing musical education.
The piece argues for women’s independence within marriage and singly, noting dwindling polygamy, changing views of individuality, and the social gains of a spinster's autonomy. It emphasizes dignity in hosting, self reliance, and growth of possessions through support and kindness from friends.
City clerk B L Short loses bid after a love affair scandal as women voters unite against him. The opposition highlighted Short’s engagement to Sadie Parsons and subsequent marriage to Grace Firestone, swaying teacher friends and much of the female population. The Telegram notes broader implications for women’s suffrage in politics.
Judge Hooker recalls urging CT legislature for suffrage for colored men and being met with contemptuous refusal. He notes petitions leading to exemption of real and personal property of colored people from taxation from 1844 to 1871. He cites Amos A Lawrence’s 1874 letter praising Abby Smith for protesting taxation without representation.
The New York Sun describes compact furnishings for tight urban homes. Couches with hinged tops reveal airtight storage for dresses and skirts. brass beds feature two dust proof drawers with air space for circulation, plus detachable lace valances and hidden mounting for a neat appearance.
The Woman's Club of Orange New Jersey celebrated its 25th year on March 24 during its annual election. Founded with 15 members, the club now numbers about 800 with a long waiting list and operates as a department club. Mrs Cushman was elected president, with most officers reappointed apart from Mrs Stanley who reached her term limit as recording secretary.
Mrs Susan E Parker sister of the late Samuel F Smith D D author of America turns ninety one on March 17 at her Roxbury home. Born in Boston she has witnessed the city’s growth and supported reforms and education for the colored race. This year she made over 800 garments for a Georgia mission school children.
Superstitions fade as opals are accepted for wear and imitation is impossible. Peacock feathers regain favor for decor and grass embroidery uses Madagascar grass threads for durable washproof designs. Local notes report Troy Me voters elect three women to the school committee. a San Jose undertaker business is highlighted. nine women named lay delegates head to the United Brethren conference in Toledo Ia. Greek women in Athens adopt traditional attire to show patriotism.
Noted surgeon general Dr. George M. Sternberg, born 1833 in Otsego County New York, is celebrated as a leading bacteriologist and long serving medical officer. He was elected president of the American Medical Association at its fiftieth annual convention and has held many government and professional roles.
A brief advertisement asserts that the product One Minute Cough Cure provides quick relief from coughs, promising fast action and effective results for users seeking immediate soothing effects.
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