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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1893
Page
2
The piece notes small weekly papers criticizing the Atlanta Constitution for its views on distributing offices. It says the papers seek Secretary Smith’s favor, but he remains unimpressed and the Constitution continues its course with confidence.
The piece extols White county as a premier mountain retreat with fresh air and scenic beauty. It highlights waterfalls trout streams and abundant wildlife, praising rural peace, hospitality, and the allure of relief from city crowds while noting a visit by J. W. A. Underwood of Cleveland to Dahlonega.
The Constitution argues Georgia must fund a strong geological department to promote mineral wealth. It cites a $50,000 Mayd county alumina project and a shift from 100 to 60 cents per pound aluminum, noting red clay sands hold vast untapped potential and urging state support to attract capital and expertise.
Sam Jones in the Atlanta Journal quotes leaders who say the third party is dead if the Democratic party keeps to its platform. He compares the situation to a neighbor inheriting cattle that jump and spoil the herd, suggesting restraint and control.
The New York Mail and Express figure Elliott Fitch Shepard dies with his middle name noted posthumously. The piece also criticizes the governor as a headsman figure and cites Dr. Spencer’s refusal to resign as State geologist, blaming the governor for abrupt political action and stating the Empire state of the south seeks a new geologist.
In praising Joe James the speaker calls him democracy’s stoutest war horse during hard days and argues he deserves recognition from the government for his efforts in Georgia.
An Ishmaelite critique argues for replacing tariffs with income tax and notes that the wealthy should fund government. It laments Georgia public schools as imperfect, suggesting teachers face ridicule elsewhere. The system grows but some branches need pruning.
The piece surveys Georgia editors including McNelley of the Nugget and Shaver of the Dalton Argus, joking about farming roles, controversial editorials, and a call to readers amid spring imagery. It notes pending federal appointments for Georgia posts including Joseph A. James and Frank Leverett with U.S. marshal roles in the Southern district.
Gen. E. Kirby Smith, noted as the last general on either side of the Civil War, died on Tuesday March 28. His death marks the passing of a southern commander who served through the concluding campaigns of the conflict.
A Brooklyn man recalls a lump on his neck in Trinidad Colorado four years ago that grew into painful sores. After returning home he faced cancer surgery but credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with healing progress after two bottles, avoiding further operation.
A promotional note extols Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative remedy improving personal well being. It claims acceptance by physicians, pleasant taste, and gentle cleansing action on kidneys liver and bowels without harming them.
White County mineral properties are drawing international attention as multiple parties tour the region seeking four precious resources. Capt T W Hix returns after weeks away. he owns valuable tracts likely to open soon. Prospectors, including D Moynahan of Ohio, secure options on gold leads and corundum. Local miners M Morrison, John Martin, and J J Denton engage in deals, while North investors plan to bring engineers and capitalists next month.
The department shines with tables loaded and counters crowded as dress fabrics fill shelves. Shoppers see soft spring tans and grays through bold colors including royal heliotrope, with a wide range of textures and vivid beauty throughout the aisles.
A London special reports the Paris left Southampton with fifty young women displayed as beauty types destined for the Chicago fair as an ethnological exhibit. Selections came from thousands, no full list or heartache records were kept, and the final decision by the umpire remains unknown.
Legal advertisement detailing sheriff sales scheduled for April in White County Georgia. It lists properties including part of lot 164 in the Syt Dist and the Old Blalock place in Red district, owned by Josephine and C Blalock and Jere miah Stover and Son claims, plus land parcels Nos 18 and 87 in 2nd District and the WL Robertson old place. Sales to be held at the courthouse door in Cleveland between legal hours, with bids to cash for the described properties and costs.
An advertisement prompts readers to buy Shiloh's Vitalizer from Sutton & Pitchford in Cleveland Ga, claiming a guaranteed cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin. The copy questions why people suffer and then promotes the remedy.
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