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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1895
Page
2
A reader asks for a bug killer method and the column jokes about training a cabbage bug dog. The plan involves feeding, stealthy nocturnal prep, a fake furnace, a dark lantern, and dramatic blows to the bugs, with odd instructions and dangerous actions toward insects.
An editorial excerpt argues for a permanent monetary commission to enforce a rational universal bimetallic standard. It notes U S leadership could push other countries, cites past silver conferences as ineffective, and warns against relying on international agreements alone. It also contrasts suffrage debates with economic policy, and ends by acknowledging The Progressive Era paper Tin Cusvenaxo.
A statement echoes a newspaper vow to deliver truth and fairness, rejecting bias. It argues patriotism means serving readers impartially and letting partisanship fade away. The note invites others to point to a more patriotic mission.
Tate editors of the Gainesville Eagle and Dahlene Nugent trade taunts while Bro. McNelley is called the cow pea editor and McNelly is told he is too green to rank with a cow por, highlighting a local newsroom skirmish and colorful labels.
County correspondent reports visits by Mr and Mrs J J Pardue and James Clark relatives at Mossy Creek. A J Helton trapped two wild turkeys. Uncle Tom McAfee visits from near Cleveland. Three local young ladies attended Pleasant Retreat church and returned home somber. Farmers went to Queen City on business. Question raised about a shoe faking fellow at market.
Mossy Creek Morsels and Will Cox listed in our section Monday. Will Robinson and his wife visited sister Mrs. B. W. McKinney on Saturday. Sam Dorsey earns more leather for money than most in Hoya. Rev Mr. Curtis from North Carolina visited his brother Joseph Curtis on Sunday. W. J. Dorsey and wife visiting relatives in Habersham this week. Andy Ferguson's wife died last Friday morning. Thomas Anderson nearly burned to death last week, cause whiskey. White Creek girl injured in arms by Payne incident. Doctors pronounced it David Payne.
The column lists local movements and visits including Noah Martin from Tall county, Joh Craven’s business trip to Demeorest, John Warwick’s trip to Clarkesville, and Annie Alexander visiting relatives near Loudsville. Uncle Joseph Kinsey died last Thursday evening and D.L. Payne is cheerful due to his good school and visits with his girl.
Last Sunday afternoon at the Crumley house, W L Cornell of Calais Maine married Miss Abbie Crumley. The couple received hearty congratulations from many friends as logging timbering and mining boom in the area promises a prosperous season. Farmers receive garden seed from Son P C Tate. Union church services set with Pastor Po B Brookshire leading the pulpit. Armenian atrocities continue.
A quirky Blue Creek Budget item mentions plans to put up a meat musket and have Henry Robingob and son furnish skinned boats. Local notes report social visits among residents including James Smith, John Stovall, Willie Merritt, Elisha Moore, Kate Cannon, Win Moore, J Z Werner, Wim Allison, TW Moore, and Janes Hampton. The column also cites a humorous tale of a man who swallowed pine and nearly fenced his farm after heavy drinking.
The Japanese advance in China continues with victories in multiple light engagements. Layward is noted as non Lineapolis of the mill. Gr Governor Atkinson's wife is treated in New York for kleptomania. Several train robbery attempts occur in California but fail. Rev Walter Dixon resigns as pastor of the Twenty third Street Unity Church to build a new church with sole creed in Jesus Christ.
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