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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1893
Page
2
The item notes diverse local chatter from Cleveland including remarks on poetry, politics, and daily life. It mentions subscription reminders, a temperance column planned at readers’ request, and a prediction about the next judge being formed in Cleveland. The column also references Dr Hawthorne and literary pieces in the Journal.
The passage warns that the hound is a dangerous element to material progress and a stumbling block to every sheep grower in the state, likening the issue to a dangerous experiment and to risks such as a wild-cat still or a buzz saw.
The text argues that continuous visible advertising builds success, not short term snap shots. Merchants in major cities recognize this rule and profit from persistent ink exposure.
The county hosts a clearly defined belt of diamond bearing flexible sandstone from northeast to southwest. Three specimens were found accidentally, two in White County locations Child’s property in Nacoochee and near Parks, and the third while gold panning. The largest gem sold for 300 dollars and rests with an Atlanta lady. A thorough prospect could reveal a diamond field in White County.
A Georgia state message praises a hopeful, energetic populace and concerted effort for widespread progress in 1893. It notes newspapers highlighting advantages and capital inflow from the north and west, with idle lands gradually yielding harvests as Georgia advances across industries.
An editorial note claims the North Pole has arrived in Cleveland and sits at Henry Jarrard's store behind the stove for warmth. It jokes about crowds paying taxes and bears roaming the streets, asserting the North Pole’s authenticity by the North Star alignment.
A Uslegram overland from Peary announces intent to reach here by April and promote a pole as a virtue symbol. Geo McAfee will post sales notices of tax fifas on the pole, with over one hundred in Cleveland alone. The piece touts White County as undeveloped yet destined for great growth and mineral riches.
The Port Valley Leader criticizes Georgia for lacking representation at the World’s Fair. It argues Georgia should draft a new constitution to reflect modern progress and improve the state’s standing among peers, urging accountability and reform.
Journal notes indicate severe snow and cold affecting schools and travel. Local social activity includes Mr James Brownlow welcoming a new baby boy, and a couple meeting in deep snow. Miss Lizzie and Nannie McKinney visit Augusta while farmers cut cross ties for the railroad.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, praises medical approval, notes 50c and 1 bottles prices, and warns against substitutes from the California Fig Syrup Co.
A temperance column urges citizens to end the liquor trade citing suffering among families and churches. It argues drunkards harm souls and society, cites a vast annual sum spent on alcohol, and appeals to Christians to redirect funds to aid widows orphans and schools.
The author urges Georgia farmers to expand into long staple cotton with fertilizer on light soils for higher returns, notes successful tobaccos with careful variety selection and handling, and outlines broom corn cultivation and planting methods as a diversified farm strategy.
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