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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1892
Page
2
A reader notes playful chatter on seventeen plus one candidates, while editorial salvos critique grammar and praise the Madisonian daily edition. Discussions touch on politics under Cleveland, cotton prices rising, and a push for universal public education with balanced funding for common schools and normal training.
Jay Gould the railroad and telegraph magnate died last Friday in what observers call a life of vast fortune and public controversy. The piece notes his fame, harsh scrutiny, and extensive charitable giving, urging praise for good deeds while acknowledging his controversial actions.
Post election cotton prices surge as nationwide returns confirm Democratic gains. The rise adds over one hundred million dollars in potential income for southern farmers, boosts market activity, raises wages, and spurs broader business investment as confidence returns to eastern and southern financiers. This reopens funds for southern production after the repudiation of the People's party.
A poetic fragment extols Suzette while a Georgia Constitution notice announces a three month short course for young men in farming at the State College in Athens led by President JH White. The program covers English mathematics history agricultural science and field work with free tuition and low board.
News reports a clash between Bud Irving and Shirley Humphries at White Creek low ground last Saturday. A stone struck Irving in the forehead, fracturing the skull for two inches as Humphries, holding an open knife, hurled curses. The wound, once deemed fatal, apparently subsides as Humphries remains able to move.
The county notes a centenarian birthday for Grandmother Watkins of White Creek district on January 18 as she nears her hundredth year. Master Homer Sears and local friends seek charitable gifts from five cents to flour barrels to aid her, asking donors to leave names with gifts at the Cleveland Post Office or with Geo Pitchford.
Local advert touts LIL LOH'S CATARAH REMEDY as a speedy cure for catarrah diphtheria can ker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes a nasal injector free. Price 50e. Sold by Sutton Pitch ford. Call when in town.
An advertisement claims Drummond's Lightning Remedy eases pain immediately and guarantees a cure. One bottle costs five dollars and the company offers direct purchase from Maiden Lane, New York, with agents wanted.
In Loudsville a lively base ball game between Town Creek and Hood's Chapel drew a crowd at the usual meeting place. Fourteen new names were added to the club roster after the contest. An ensuing school exhibition by Ledford's school at Loudaville drew wide local attendance. A social party hosted by Mr Simeon Adams on Thursday night was highly enjoyed by the youth.
The text notes a shift from harsh purgatives to milder laxatives, with Ages Pills rising in popularity. Physicians widely recommend them for digestive issues, indigestion, and liver complaints, signaling a growing market amid evolving medical practice.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Wigea as a pleasant remedy for digestion and kidney issues, claiming fast action, suitability for stomachs, and relief from constipation. It emphasizes pure ingredients, universal appeal, and availability in dollar bottles with gifts, urging buyers not to accept substitutes. The ad lists California and San Francisco connections and incomplete product details.
Saturday night crowds witnessed the closing exercises taught by Rev. Chas Ledford. Debates and recitations by boys and girls with humorous dialogues highlighted the program. Prizes from Messrs Allen and Smith were awarded to Master Wood Ledford and Miss Mollie Shoffett. Additional prizes went to Ledford, Lela Ledford, and Chasnake Chieke for spelling. Denny Pardue and Lester Smith earned attendance awards. Overall a pleasant event reflecting credit on teachers and pupils. The ad promotes Ayers Sarsaparilla and local Prodness notices.
The article claims lactic acid from sour milk and cider causes rheumatism by attacking joint tissues. It urges neutralizing the acid and improving kidney and liver function to remove waste, endorsing Hood's Sarsaparilla as a thorough blood purifier to prevent attacks.
P Blaize narrowly escaped pneumonia during a Des Moines blizzard after chilling drive. He used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, reported to quickly ease breathing and allow a prompt return home. Sutton & Pitchford sell the medicine and itsPain Balm variant for sore throat rheumatism.
Mr J C Boswell, a well known Brownwood Texas resident, long troubled by diarrhea found immediate relief after using Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Sutton Pitchford offer this remedy.
A man from Luray, Russell County, presented his very young son to the Chamberlain & Co. laboratory in Des Moines to show how the remedy cured a severe bout of group. Mr Dalton credits the medicine with saving his boy’s life and praises its effectiveness. Read the Progress for more updates.
A newspaper ad urges readers troubled by dyspepsia and liver complaints to try Shilohs Vitalizer with a printed guarantee. The Sutton and Pitchford promotion claims refunds if no benefit, and notes one dollar for county paper is a 100 percent on the money.
An advertisement proclaims Shilohs Consumption Cure the most successful cough medicine with a guaranteed test of efficacy for coughs croup bronchitis and consumption. It notes prices 10c 50c and 81 and recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for sore lungs chest or back. Sutton and Pitchford of Cleveland Ohio sell both remedies.
A sensational five dollar bottle of Drummond’s Lightning Remedy is advertised as curing rheumatism every time. The copy claims cheaper remedies are worthless and offers mail order delivery prepaid from Drummond Medicine Co New York with agents sought.
This item reports a December 20 public sale of household goods crops livestock and farming implements at R. R. McCravey’s Mossy Creek District residence and notes a December 20 1892 statewide teacher license examination in Cleveland White County Ga with C H Ertnr C S C listed. Also included is a debt settlement notice from Staton Curis noting sale of their Parks business to R T Kemmer.
A batch of self announcement notices from multiple individuals in White County seeks support in the January election. Candidates include H A Annison for Ordinary, H R Wevron for Sheriff, Jo R Gruen for Clerk of the Superior Court, Junius Adams for Tax Collector, Joux A O Kenny for Tax Receiver, G By for County Treasurer, L troop for County Treasurer, E B Cravey for County Surveyor, and John Allen of Loudaville for Coroner.
Legal advertisement for a January 1801 sheriff sale of property in White County Georgia. Part of Lot of land containing 80 acres with dwelling and improvements, levied to satisfy a justice court judgment in favor of L. C. Carter and Son against D. C. Ingram and B. P. Allison. Sheriff S. L. Brown signs.
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