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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
2
The text treats life as a discipline rather than a holiday and says God uses life’s trials as a school. It argues the master God disciplines out of love to educate the soul and prepare a person to meet the Father with a pure heart.
Amory H. Bradford argues happiness comes through sacrifice and ethical use of gifts. He contrasts desire with duty, urging self denial and the development of faculties to serve humanity, not for personal joy.
A testimonial claims Salvation Oil relieves sciatic rheumatism after two bottles. Mrs. E J Phelps of Enfield Conn endorses the remedy and notes doctors offered no relief. The advertisement states Salvation Oil sells for 25 cents through local dealers and warns against substitutes.
Willis S. Meade warns that harming others harms the doer, as no practice is truly good unless felt as such. Every evil act contains the seed of retribution that will emerge, and once set in motion, cannot be stopped. The spiritual law of consequence will cause hurt, ideally leading to repentance.
The piece urges young aspirants to break from costly billiard hall habits and invest in books and education. It advises regular study, library visits, and steady practice to become indispensable in their field, aiming to reach the top and help others climb.
A brief health note suggests bald heads among middle aged men can be prevented by the timely use of Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Refresher. The ad-style claim emphasizes a simple remedy.
Dialogue reveals a shift as a son rises to partner, moving from clerk to essential aide. The elder notes improved help yet complains the son rarely appears at the office, hinting at autonomy and inescapable distance in family business dynamics.
A pair of witty remarks contrasts romance with reality, noting that courtship glitters but marriage grounds expectations. The exchange ends with a quip on the stubborn nature of facts and the shift from charm to fact.
The Central of Georgia Railway offers a one fare round trip excursion from Eufaula Hartsboro Columbus Carrollton Atlanta Griffin Athens Augusta Covington Macon Milledgeville and intermediately to Savannah. Tickets available April 19 with final return April 23 1898. See agents or J C Hate and E H Hrntron for details.
A Times-Herald note argues it is bad form to keep step with a walking companion yet breaking step creates discomfort. It urges adopting a long swinging stride and warns that missteps irritate others, upsetting harmony and provoking unlearned words, especially for women.
A collection of wry aphorisms on cash, love, and social habits. The lines joke about debt, self obsession, fate in courtship, and the absurdities of divorce culture, ending with a playful jab at a bride seeking material before nuptials.
The article extols Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling household remedy with universal benefits for men women and children and notes it is sold by all dealers.
An elderly man confronts Bess over a summer visitor who sent love letters. The daughter reports she warned the young man to send notes by letter rather than visit in person. The family reacts fearfully, fearing their patriarch may have suffered a stroke.
Authentic French Female Regular elixir from Mme St Ger main Paris marketed by King Harvard Co in Chicago. Sold in boxes for 1.00 with money back guarantee and mail order. Sole agents for United States and Canada.
The excerpt urges constant effort and quick action, arguing idleness harms happiness. It echoes Longfellow style, praising serving friends and the Higher Power, suggesting activity leads to earthly happiness and preparation for eternal bliss. It emphasizes doing your level best in all times and places.
Petition for the Barnesville Chautauqua Association to be created as a corporate body under Georgia law. Names include WB Smith Edgar Rogers Jere M Pound J L Kennedy V O Mashburn and 95 others. Principal office Barnesville. Capital stock minimum 2500 up to 10000, shares 25 each, 10 percent paid up front. Term proposed 20 years with renewal option. Certified attorney J J Rogers signs for petitioners.
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