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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
4
A collection of quips and local tableaux notes from the Georgia press. The Georgian potbelly possums and potatoes, election talk, and a reminiscence of boyhood plowing mingle with reflections on calamity prophets and seasonal pursuits.
A circulated paragraph quotes an editor criticizing tight lac ing causing death among girls. He argues corsets should be banned and suggests men could volunteer to sacrifice themselves instead. He adds he would endure three hours daily of labor for a corset brevet over witnessing such deaths.
The text describes a looming crisis for Southern farmers as cotton prices fall and the contest between bulls and bears intensifies. A successful bull market promises farmer prosperity, while a bearish turn threatens their livelihood, with observers eagerly watching the unfolding battle.
Investors quote a shift as producers plan to set fixed consumer prices while selling products directly to buyers, bypassing traditional intermediary channels. The move signals a restructured pricing strategy aimed at reducing volatility and expanding market reach.
The Albany Herald argues that near beer is not intoxicating and could serve as a substitute for stronger drinks. It cautions extreme prohibitionists against rigid enforcement that might provoke a backlash and threaten the law’s permanence while noting near beer should not be taxed out of existence.
Visitors discuss new styles while a child giggles at fashion claims. A mother jokes about removing hips and credits on the next bill, prompting a quiet moment as the family debates trends and accessories.
The Fayette County Mutual Fire Association held its first annual meeting at the courthouse last Saturday. It reports $252,640 in county insurance in force and no policy costs to holders during the year. Officers elected include A. O. Blalock as president and L. T. Roberts as secretary, with several district directors named.
The Stevens family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for attentive care during their little boy illness and for kindness in their time of bereavement. Their sympathy and willingness to help will not be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stevens.
125 acres of well improved farming land for sale in the Hopeful District. Located in the northern part of the county, the James Boyd place offers good settlement. Will sell all together or in small divisions. Contact J. E. Thornton or J. L. Born, Route 3, Fairburn, Ga.
A 350 acre tract of cultivated farming land with four horses is offered for sale. Located within two miles of Central railroad and north of Brooks Station in Senoia Georgia. Terms include $1000 cash with balance flexible to buyer. Inquiries to J T Arnall Senoia GA.
Fayette County Georgia announces the 1908 tax levy under the Board of Roads and Revenues. The levy totals 10 607 55 per hundred dollars on 1 219 259 in assessed property for debt, court costs, public works, poor relief, road work, and other county expenses. J W Culpepper, Clerk B C C.
Advertises Wood's Liver Medicine as a tonic for malaria chills fever and deranged liver kidney and bladder function. Claims relief of sick headache constipation stomach and fatigue with rapid toning effects and larger bottle value. Sold by Fayetteville Drug Co.
The Commissioner of Roads and Revenues levies tax for public schools in multiple districts. Tax rates range from 40 to 60 cents per $100 on property values listed for Woolsey Brooks Bethany Sandy Creek Glenn Grove and Mitchell Hill districts. Signed by clerk J. W. Gulpewner.
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