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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1893
Page
2
In a July 14 1898 Cleveland column writers deride flies weighing an ounce and joke about trading them for silver dollars while criticizing politicians. The piece laments dry weather predictions, mocks populists and discusses county political loyalties and Democratic strength in White County.
The speaker recalls past county races in November and October, noting Democratic outcomes and identical majorities for Tate over the Parson and Northen over Peak. The call invites a view of the reminiscence to question whether the party remains alive in the county after widespread defeat.
A notice announces a meeting next Thursday to discuss Professor Whatley’s county survey. The aim is to map minerals timber waters and power for agricultural use, attract capital, and showcase White County to eastern buyers for investment, promising county prosperity.
Washington dispatch notes chaos in the Capitol as carpenters, plumbers, and painters rush to ready the building for an August 7 extra session. The work will stretch roughly four months with Senate organization taking the lead before anticipated December debates on silver. Debates over Sherman’s act and tariff policy dominate plans for a possible continued session and suspension of monthly silver purchases.
Secretary Carlile says the government lost over 50 million in bullion purchases. Nevada Senator Stewart may push a bill to demonetize gold and make silver the standard. Congress debates income tax, bank taxes, and tariffs as lawmakers arrive. Speaker Crisp is likely to be re-elected. Georgia celebrates Uncle Sam’s birthday with parades, fireworks, and outdoor gatherings, while hot weather and carnival excess cause injuries.
Fragmentary historic advertisement describes a fig based remedy marketed as healthful and refreshing. It mentions taste and gentle action on the bowels, with references to bottles, brand names, and suppliers but lacks clear dates or complete context.
The Cosmopolitan Magazine lowers its price by half to twelve and a half cents monthly. It is touted as first among monthlies, attracting top writers and growing in popularity.
Public sale notices list properties in White and Towns counties including lots and farms in Bel district White County and land parcels in Sed Wipthet area. Courts issue tax and execution writs against J B Robertson Maria A Jaquess and J H Henderson with sales at the county courthouse on appointed October dates.
The department presents a store within a store with crowded counters and crowded tables. Shelves display dress fabrics in soft spring tans and grays through vibrant colors to royal lilac. The stock bristles with beauty and sparkle.
A department store listing highlights a vast range of dress trimmings and accessories. It showcases gloves, uke aids, buttons, dress goods, laces, veils, handkerchiefs, ribbons, and related novelties.
In due form Margaret Craig applies for twelve months support. reports filed. All heirs warned the order will be passed on the first Monday in August at 12 o'clock. W B Bell Ordinary. Joe B Westmoreland Administrator applies to sell all lands of Reaves Westmoreland deceased. hearing on first Monday in August.
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