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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1893
Page
2
Poetic call for reform echoes in a Nebraska State Journal feature. The text imagines a Populist fervor, advocating upheaval and hunger as a response to a weary world. It references dark imagery, a Cleveland postmark, and tensions between workers and neighbors.
Prominent White county citizens sign a card praising Professor Whatley for his report on Northeast Georgia geology. The note thanks supporters for endorsing publication as part of the state geological summary, arguing it would be unjust if Governor Northen blocked its distribution.
The Second Presbyterian Church of Columbia excludes Miss Sadie Means for working as a 3 day telephone operator on Sunday. The Milledgeville Chronicle calls the action unchristianlike and a reproach to Christian charity, urging justice from a higher tribunal and defending Means as better in character than those who exclude her. The piece also notes broad criticism across the nation of the decision.
A letter from White county citizens asks that Prof Whatley’s full mineral report be published in the variete to ensure proper recognition and investigation of local wealth. Signers include G D Pitchford J T Jackson H A Jarrard Z Logan B Jarrard FP B Sutton and others citing capital interest and opportunities in Cleveland Georgia.
A card from Col J H Nichols of White County Georgia denies withdrawing from consideration for the U S Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia and warns of misrepresentation by others seeking endorsements. Nichols asserts his candidacy remains active and urges no tax on essentials like clothing food.
A compilation of Georgia editorials lampooning third party talk and income tax debates. Comments target W. J. Peek, Allen D. Candler, H. Buck, and regional figures while noting farmer prospects and local political squabbles. The piece references Tatwell, Sparta, Hawkinsville, and Gainesville presses.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figa as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and aiding the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims relief from colds headaches and fevers and says millions have trusted it. Produced by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold in bottles of 50 cents and 1 dollar with the company name printed on each package.
A moral appeal condemns alcohol as a worldwide vice harming youth, families, religion, and society. The author decries its spread across wealth, education, and status, calls for abstinence and collective action, and likens the struggle to David vs Goliath in a bid to glorify God and save souls.
The department presents a store of itself with crowded counters and stocked shelves. Fabrics range from soft tan and gray tones to vivid royal heliotrope, highlighting a broad array of dress materials and colors.
An early 20th century catalog style notice highlights a department offering a thousand articles from gloves and buttons to dress goods. It promises latest novelties in dress trimmings laces veiling millinery handkerchiefs ribbons and related accessories.
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Cleveland on the first Tuesday in May 1893 during legal hours. Part of lot 18 in the Youd Hand district containing about 125 acres, with tenant lease and ~1 acre cleared, in possession of J I Craven, to satisfy a lien in favor of G B Tryin. Also, lots 5 6 and 7 in the 5th district White county Georgia, in possession of J M Van Hie, to satisfy two justice court fi fas in favor of WHUH Dean and A F P Underwood. April 6 1893. S L Brown, Sheriff.
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