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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
3
The article answers reader questions on a new forage plant, warns of untested claims, and discusses feeding cottonseed and cottonseed meal to hogs. It cites fermentation to reduce risks, outlines hog feeding practices, and offers rough costs and setup details for a small canning operation, including machinery needs and typical produce prices.
Washington May 11 The Geological Survey reports by George F Becker on gold districts in the Southern states. He notes long producing regions in the Carolinas, Georgia, and North Carolina, with Carolina and Georgia yielding millions since 1799. He details vein structures or stringers, mining methods for shallow reefs, and ore values. Becker sees promising investment potential though large fortunes unlikely, with 10–15 percent returns possible with careful work.
The county sees rising activity as miners push new prospecting aided by homemade stump mills. Owners modernize mills, while several key mines along the White Lumpkin line, Cavenders Creek, and the Wambley area draw attention from Georgia and West Coast miners. Major properties include Dean on the Chattahoochee, Yona Land and Mining Co, and Wamby Grout with a 40 stamp mill planned.
500 penny weights were found on these properties as the famous mine is owned and being separated by Ro Reeves of Athens. Thousands of dollars worth of gold were taken from the mine last year and rare wire gold specimens, which drew attention at discovery, were removed. Some specimens may appear at the Athuta Exposition in the fall. In mining circles, tiny wooden stamps work ore and dirt from sands near Parke areas, yielding about three dollars a day. A. T. Mensterson has prospected on the Riley property adjoining Loud naive with fair results. Messrs. T. G. Chuwiptoi and T. P. Stanley of Athinta prospect in the county’s western part with satisfactory test results.
Local residents are mentioned visiting friends and officials in Gainesville. Individuals cited include Frank Bramlett Ruth Shiton James Glen Capt J Uy Nichols Annie Glen and School Commissioner Kytle. The notice mentions teaches checks, paper envelopes for sale, Cam Browns Liver Pills, pigeon back subscriptions, and local millinery pricing. Ads promote Miers pricing and M C Brown Co drugs and supplies.
A courthouse program Saturday night drew a large audience despite threatening weather, netting about $6 for painting the Methodist church. Miss Lillie Bell opened with a solo and the program featured Miss Fannie Kenner, Lester Bell, Maud Bell, and others in songs, recitations, and a short drama, all praised by attendees.
The Dahlonega Signal notes three to four doses of King's Compound Black Cordial can cure the worst case, manufactured by M. C. Brown & Co. in Gimesville Ga, as farmers press the Wall Superior court to postpone sessions until crops ease. Mining in Lumpkin County shows activity with Frank Chapman discovering a rich gold bearing quartz near Park Spring, A.F. Johnson of Leo plans a large tobacco exhibit, and Mrs. Stringer remains jailed awaiting potential sentence relief. The State Supreme Court reverses Judge Kinsey in John Meaders case, ordering a new trial and criticizing the alteration of sentencing after note of intent to move for a new trial.
Readers respond to notices urging payment with pledge to settle. Samples include Candler Georgia May 9 promising to resume and Mauldins Mill Georgia May 6 requesting continued delivery while times are hard. One reader says Vine Procluss, sending two dollars, owes more and asks for terms.
A simple notice advertises a bogey and a Cornish organ for sale on term payment at the office. Potential buyers are invited to call and view these items available to anyone interested in a buggy or musical organ.
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures all diseases of the blood by enriching and altering the blood. Also notes sale of envelopes and paper at Tun Progiras office.
The Mossy Creek School announces commencement activities starting Sunday with a sermon by Rev C C Synes at 7 30 p m. The program spans Sunday through Tuesday with sermons, entertainments, declamations, recitations and an annual address by Rev C M Ledbetter, highlighting class performances and school events.
The report describes cold weather after Saturday night with frost Monday morning causing garden and fruit damage, especially in northern and western areas. Some gardens near Cleveland were only slightly affected. several days were cloudy and cold, reminiscent of November with widespread frosts, early crops killed, and 12 inches of snow in parts of Michigan.
Means impure blood and overwork drain the mind and body. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a cure by feeding nerves with pure blood. Thousands certify it as the best blood purifier and nerve tonic, claiming relief from nervousness insomnia loss of appetite and debility, producing strong nerves and health.
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