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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
2
Wee Hugh Reese notes the 1893 panic stemmed from 1890 silver inflation and warns of a repeat. He cites startling Saturday primaries and charges the public with craving free silver, likening it to a crowd drawn by free show. He argues free gold would have altered the political outcome.
The crowd cheered the Booths and others as contortionists of the ten cent vaudeville are urged to transport them to realms. In the State the result favors Lawson, while Col. W. M. Howard trails as free silver candidate. Primaries across districts mostly reflect Democratic wins with exceptions in the Second and Eleventh.
The passage notes that Evan P. Howell and fellow silverites want a plain express silver stance at the national convention. It urges the silver men to state their policy without compromise and calls on Republicans to adopt an unmistakable defense of the gold standard with no straddle.
The speaker urges a new Democratic platform to be so explicit that only one interpretation is possible. They criticize current plat form ambiguity and note that individual readers already construe meanings to suit themselves, calling for a future platform with unmistakable declarations.
The Georgia Democracy abandons principles to support free silver at 16 to 1 arguing it would harm the party. The commentary cites Monday's Georgia Democratic split and warns the state convention may resist radical silver proposals. Also notes a Pennsylvania farmer lesson in fused silver and announces W. E. Simmons appointed to Georgia State University board of regents.
In the Gu Baptist Convention session the temperance committee reports rising interest in the issue. Of 137 counties, 100 ban whisky sales. Recommendations urge church discipline against drinkers and Baptist voters to back legislators who push to suppress liquor traffic in the state.
Advertisement offering a free 64 page medical reference book to anyone with a sex specific disease. Address requests to Dr. Hathaway and Co at 224 South Bread Street Atlanta Georgia.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for rheumatism and other blood and skin diseases with testimonials. Offers a book of particulars, warns against substitutes, and lists a $1 price. Mentions a June prohibition rally in Madison and endorsements from D R Rothrock and A H Henderson.
A new group of emigrants are slated to arrive at Fitzgerald soon, marking another organized excursion. The event highlights ongoing migration patterns and regional travel arrangements.
The Best Alter Dinner Pill Hood's Pills aid digestion and prevent fullness or distress. They gently assist in assimilation, do not gripe or weaken the body, and have a strengthening effect. They rouse the liver, prevent sickness and sick headache. Hood's Pink are purely vegetable, harmless, and safe for delicate women and children.
D. B. Patton recalls a court visit in Payette City where three witnesses suffered diarrhea and found relief after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. One neighbor with a severe stomach cramp also improved. Patton keeps a bottle handy while traveling, recommending the remedy sold by A. T. Henderson in Cleveland, Georgia.
The Macon Sporting Club, with Gordon huntsmen, killed over a thousand doves in a field near Gordon. No further details were provided on the event or individuals involved.
A poor girl markets a dish washer venture claiming rapid earnings. She reports clearing $200 weekly and urges others to join, saying the washer cleans quickly without hands in water. Invitation from The Mound City Dish Washer Co of St. Louis to obtain instructions and start immediately.
A western representative delivered a fiery remark in Congress asserting that a widow is as justly entitled to a pension as the widow of any living man. The moment stands out as a rare gem of congressional oratory amid the tumult.
J. F. Casey & Co announces a revolutionary ice cream freezer that instantly freezes cream into smooth, perfectly frozen scoops. The device draws crowds eager to try the cream, with sales potential of five to eight dollars per batch and six to twelve freezers sold daily, supported by salesmen on salary from 1143 St. Charles Street, St. Louis.
County Directory listing Ordinary J. H. Freeman as clerk W. R. Power sheriff 8 L. Brown tax receiver G. N. Colley Tex collector Benton Trotter Vreast D. N. Warwick surveyor H. Edwards coroner M. L. Allen school commissioner G. B. Kytle.
County commissioners include J A Richardson Nieoocher Ga Ty Ti Kemmer Cleveland Ga J M Cooley Leo Ca Judiciary figures include John J Kimsey 18 C Cleveland Ga Howard Thompson Sol Gen Gainesville Ga
Georgia Waits County notice to creditors and heirs about discharge of administrator Reaves Westmoreland and appointment of permanent administrator Joseph M Miller for James Miller estate. Citations demand appearance on first Monday in July 1800 and show cause why letters of dismission or permanent administration should not be granted. J L Freeman Ordinary.
The original compound oxygen treatment by Drs Starkey and Palen, claimed to adjust oxygen and nitrogen magnetization, is touted as portable and proven with thousands treated and over a thousand physicians endorsing it. Imitations are denounced, and a 890 page book titled Compound Oxygen No Mode of Acro n and Results details cures and rationale. Public notice offers to mail the book to inquiries and asks to mention this paper.
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